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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G20 Leaders Make Massive Crypto Decision with Global Implications

A Game-Changing Framework for Crypto Assets Set to Reshape the Future  In a monumental decision that could reshape the future of cryptocurrencies worldwide, leaders from...
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Bridging Bytes and Bucks: Wirex Unveils W-Pay

Wirex, a pioneer in the crypto payment platform sector, recently introduced W-Pay, a revolutionary payment infrastructure that represents a significant milestone for the company...
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Reinventing the NFT Wheel: How Tensor’s Superfans are More than Just...

Maria Irene In a digital landscape where owning a unique, cryptographically verified cat image can be as status-signaling as a Rolex, Solana's blockchain has its...
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The ABCs of BTC: El Salvador Takes Crypto Education to the...

While most of us remember learning about the basics of currency in school—what money is, how to count it, and maybe even some early...
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Atom-ic Boom! $ATOM’s Liquid Staking Module Set to Revolutionize DeFi on...

Maria Irene In just five days, the cryptocurrency world is set to witness another milestone with the launch of $ATOM's Liquid Staking Module (LSM). This...
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Grab Goes Crypto: How Southeast Asia’s Super-App is Steering a Ride...

In a surprising  move that signals the symbiosis between traditional tech services and burgeoning blockchain technologies, Grab—the ride-hailing super-app that has become almost synonymous...