Maria Irene

Maria Irene is a journalist and author covering the Internet Computer Protocol, Bitcoin, DeFi, and the broader decentralised web. She is the founder and editor of LedgerLife.io, an independent, reader-funded publication dedicated to clear-eyed reporting on the ICP ecosystem and Web3 technology. She is the author of two books: Money Without Masters: The Story of Crypto (Amazon) and The World Computer: Decentralised Computing and the Rise of the Internet Computer Protocol (Amazon). Her work focuses on making complex blockchain technology accessible without losing precision or depth.
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Dom Wallet adds Silk Road exhibit exploring Bitcoin, crime and state power

Dom Wallet has added a new exhibit to its Ruins wing examining the history of Silk Road and its wider impact on Bitcoin, law...

Liquidium launches Robinhood Chain NFT lending in open beta

Liquidium.WTF has launched its NFT lending service on Robinhood Chain in open beta, giving holders of selected Robinhood NFTs the option to borrow crypto...

ICPay adds new tools for simpler canister management

ICPay has launched a new set of canister management tools aimed at making it easier for Internet Computer users to control and maintain their...

Crypto ETFs record sixth straight week of inflows

Crypto exchange-traded funds recorded another week of net inflows, extending their positive run to six consecutive weeks as investor demand for digital assets shows...
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U.S. Lawmaker Proposes Slashing SEC Chair’s Salary to $1 in Ambitious...

In a bold and unprecedented move, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett has proposed an amendment to the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) bill that...
Maria Irene

OpenAI Introduces Copyright Shield to Protect Business-tier ChatGPT Users

In a groundbreaking move, OpenAI has unveiled a new initiative called Copyright Shield, pledging to cover the legal costs for users of its business-tier...
Maria Irene

RBA at a Policy Crossroads: Will Inflation Slip Prompt a Strategy...

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is on the verge of a strategic about-face as the latest inflation figures suggest an unexpected lull in...
Maria Irene

Blockchain Ventures: Funding Highlights in Private Accounts, Tokenization, and Healthcare Infrastructure...

In the midst of a bear market for the crypto industry, blockchain-based startups continue to secure venture capital funding, with a focus on projects...
Maria Irene

Solana’s Shadow Storage Redefines File Sharing

In an era where digital ownership and privacy are becoming as crucial as the data itself, a new service emerges on the horizon of...
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Venus and Curve join forces: A leap into the next era...

In a groundbreaking announcement that could reshape the landscape of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Michael Egorov, the visionary behind Curve Finance, has proposed a strategic...