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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Elliptic Challenges Claims of Massive Crypto Donations Funding Hamas Attacks

Blockchain forensic firm Elliptic has refuted recent allegations suggesting that Hamas is accumulating millions in cryptocurrency donations to support its attacks against Israel. In...
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Peter Brandt Declares Bitcoin Bottom, Warns of Choppy Waters Ahead

Veteran trader and analyst Peter Brandt has made a bold prediction, stating that he believes Bitcoin has hit its bottom, but warns crypto enthusiasts...
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Wirex and Transact Payments Forge a Game-Changing Alliance

Wirex, a global frontrunner in crypto payments, has announced a partnership with Transact Payments, a leading e-money institution known for its expertise in payment...
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The ETF Mirage: How A Spot of Social Media Buzz Gave...

When your stock ticker is lost in translation, it may not be an error; it could just be another day in the volatile world...
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Ledger Takes a Controversial Leap Into the Recovery Room, But Not...

Ledger, the hardware wallet giant, has waded into choppy waters with its new feature, Ledger Recover. This optional paid service aims to offer a...
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Galaxy Predicts a Bullish Future: Forecasts 74% Bitcoin Price Surge Post...

In a bold prediction, Galaxy Digital, a prominent crypto investment firm, anticipates a substantial 74.1% surge in Bitcoin's price within the first year following...