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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When Texas Heats Up, Even Bitcoin Miners Feel the Burn—And Cash...

Maria Irene As Texas swelters under soaring temperatures, the state's power grid is feeling the heat, pushing the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to...
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Apple’s Market Value Drops $200 Billion After China Bans Government Use...

In a stunning turn of events, tech giant Apple has seen its market value plummet by $200 billion over the past two days, primarily...
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G20 Releases Policy Paper Addressing Crypto Assets: What You Need to...

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community, the G20, under India's presidency, has unveiled a groundbreaking policy paper that delves...
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PIVX: From Hummingbot Liquidity to Game-Changing Updates and New Listings

Maria Irene As the crypto world spins on its volatile axis, PIVX—Private Instant Verified Transaction—seems to be harnessing that momentum to propel itself into a...
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Dive In, The Water’s Fine: PIVX and Hummingbot Make a Splash...

In an era where liquidity is king, Hummingbot and PIVX are making waves with an 8-week liquidity mining campaign that kicked off on August...
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FASB Approves New Accounting Standards for Cryptocurrency Holdings

Imagine you're a company with a stash of Bitcoin or Ethereum, and you're scratching your head wondering, "How on Earth do we account for...