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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MetaMask Unlocks the Cash-Out Vault: Now Sell Your ETH without Breaking...

MetaMask, the popular Ethereum-based wallet, has just rolled out a feature that is sure to make the lives of cryptocurrency enthusiasts a tad easier....
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Visa Expands Stablecoin Settlement to Solana Blockchain in Partnership With Worldpay...

Visa, the global payments behemoth, has just swiped right on modernizing cross-border money movements, embracing the Solana blockchain and stablecoin USDC in its next-level...
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Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Addresses Node Centralization: Calls for Easier Node...

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin says node centralization is one of Ethereum’s main challenges, but the perfect solution may not come for another 20 years....
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Turkish Crypto Adoption Soars: Over 50% of Adults Embrace Digital Assets

In May 2023, Turkey has witnessed a remarkable surge in cryptocurrency ownership, with over half of the adult population, aged between 18 and 60,...
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Crypto Bill Cancellation: ‘Labor has locked Australia in the slow lane...

In a move that has left industry stakeholders scratching their heads, the Senate Economic Legislation Committee in Australia recently rejected the "Digital Assets (Market...
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Tick-Tock into the Metaverse: Casio’s G-Shock Takes Blockchain Timekeeping Mainstream

Casio, the brand synonymous with precision timekeeping, is gearing up for a revolutionary foray into the world of blockchain. Setting its own timeline for...