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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From Gaza to Gasoline: How Uncertainty is the Only Sure Bet...

As the world grapples with escalating conflicts, market volatility, and socio-political unrest, one thing remains a constant fixture—uncertainty. Oil prices are now skating on...
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Home Sweet Homebase: Paving the Path from Pixels to Property

Maria Irene The annals of investment have long been tales of a privileged affair with traditional assets such as real estate, fine art, or stocks...
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Venus Protocol Pulls the Plug on BUSD Market

The Venus Protocol community has greenlit the first steps of a BUSD deprecation plan. This plan encompasses an audacious "Forced Liquidation" mechanism targeting the...
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Chamath Palihapitiya: The Man Who Sees Free Energy and a Multitrillion-Dollar...

Chamath Palihapitiya, the CEO of Social Capital, is no stranger to strong opinions and bold predictions. Recently, he weighed in on a subject that...
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Why Your Business Should Switch to Recurring Invoices Using PIVX

Cryptocurrencies have woven their magic on global financial systems, with numerous digital coins now challenging conventional payment structures. However, amidst the ten thousand digital...
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Nitro Nation World Tour: Racing into the Future with Deadmau5’s NFT...

Mythical Games, the mastermind behind NFL Rivals, unveils Nitro Nation World Tour, a groundbreaking mobile racing game featuring optional NFTs, shaking up the gaming...