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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Tokenomics Takes Center Stage in Wirex’s Quest to Become Web3’s Payment...

Maria Irene As technology continues its inexorable march into every facet of daily life, Web3—the decentralized future of the internet—is gaining serious momentum. But there's...
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From Walls to Wallets: Barcelona Graffiti Artists Share Their Love for...

In the bustling streets of Barcelona, a unique art collective is merging urban creativity with digital finance, leaving their mark on walls and minds...
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McDonald’s Embraces the Digital Age: Accepts Bitcoin Worldwide

Fast-Food Giant to Bypass Visa and Mastercard Fees, Banking on the Future of Digital Currency In a landmark move that signals the fast-food industry's...
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SATS Coin Reaches 100% Minting Milestone on September 24, 2023: A...

Launched on 9th March 2023, SATS coin is capturing more than just market share—it’s capturing imaginations. Swiftly inching towards a full mint out with...
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Next-Gen Bitcoin Swaps Ready to Make a Splash: Unraveling the BRC-20...

In a significant announcement, UniSat revealed the schedule for their eagerly awaited brc20-swap release. Pencil in your calendar folks: this Tuesday, Sep 26, 2023,...
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Home Sweet Loan: The Great American Housing Circus in Numbers

The United States housing market has always been a roller coaster ride, but recent figures show that we're in a new loop-de-loop of extremes....