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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Lava Pool Ignites Geothermal Sparks in El Salvador’s Bitcoin Voyage

In a bid to channel the undercurrents of renewable geothermal energy into the burgeoning domain of cryptocurrency, Volcano Energy has joined forces with Luxor...
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Crypto-Friendly Patrick McHenry Takes Interim House Speaker Role Following Historic Ousting

In a historic turn of events, the United States House of Representatives witnessed the unprecedented ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with eight Republicans...
Maria Irene

Ripple’s Singapore Arm Secures Formal License Approval

In a significant development for Ripple, the Monetary Authority of Singapore has formally approved the license for Ripple's subsidiary, Ripple Markets APAC Pte Ltd....
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Star Atlas Breaks Ground: ATMTA Unleashes Free Access to Developer Tools...

In a major move for Solana developers, Star Atlas creator ATMTA opens the doors to its developer tools and documentation through ATMTA. The Solana...
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Ethos Vaults a Self-Custody Surprise with Liquid Staking and More in...

Ethos has rolled out the red carpet once again for crypto enthusiasts, unveiling a plethora of new features in its Self-Custody Vault's Version 2.0,...
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Modest Debut for Ethereum Futures ETFs in Lackluster Opening Day

The highly anticipated launch of nine new Ethereum futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on October 2 has failed to generate the expected excitement, as day...