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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Architect Financial Technologies Granted NFA Approval as an Independent Introducing Broker

Former FTX US President Brett Harrison's Startup, Architect Financial Technologies, Expands into Derivatives Brokerage   In a significant milestone for the world of fintech, Architect Financial...
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Coinbase Explores Acquisition of FTX Europe in Bid to Boost Derivatives...

Coinbase Inc. (COIN), one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States, is exploring opportunities to expand its global presence amidst a challenging...
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From Nakamigos to Pixel Pioneers: Watchlists Become the New Popularity Contest...

In the frenetic universe of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), where digital artworks trade hands like hot cakes, the question of which collections are leading the...
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Is Bankless Betting Big on Coinbase’s Base Token, or Are We...

In a recent eyebrow-raising move, Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal seemed to pivot from the company's earlier stance of token ambiguity. Grewal revealed...
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SCC Holders, Rejoice: Free Nodes and Zero-Fee Trading Are Just the...

If you've been following StakeCube Coin (SCC), you might want to sit up and take notice. The company has just released a new rewards...
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Busan, South Korea, Plans to Launch Blockchain-Powered Digital Asset Exchange This...

The city of Busan in South Korea has revealed its ambitious plan to roll out a blockchain-powered digital asset trading platform within the year....