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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Canister Lab

Trail of Bits review finds 25 issues in Liquidium cross-chain lending code

Liquidium has completed an independent security review of the ICP canisters supporting its cross-chain lending infrastructure, with the assessment identifying 25 findings across the...

ICP Cloud Engines expand as sovereign cloud infrastructure goes live

The Internet Computer's Cloud Engines are expanding as the network moves further into dedicated cloud infrastructure, offering organisations a way to run applications on...

DOM Wallet adds Bitcoin Culture’s Register of Names and new Ruins entry

DOM Wallet has added new Bitcoin Culture features, including The Register of Names and a new entry in the Ruins section, giving users new...

Liquidium prepares NFT lending launch on Robinhood Chain

Liquidium is preparing to bring its NFT lending protocol to Robinhood Chain, expanding its lending activity from Bitcoin into a new Ethereum Layer 2...
Bitcoin
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Bitstamp Showdown: Settlers Vs. Speculators in the Wild West of the...

Navigating the Bitstamp Terrain: Pioneering Through Blocks and Parcels in the Bitcoin Metaverse Bitstamps, the revolutionary digital mosaics that allow individuals to etch their ownership...
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Make It Rain Cryptoback™ Rewards with Wirex and iPayMy’s Card Crusade...

The future of personal finance seems to be inching closer to a seamless and rewarding experience as Wirex, a prominent player in the digital...
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Bitcoin ETF: BlackRock’s Brave Bet or Bust?

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, is venturing into the cryptocurrency space with its proposed iShares Bitcoin Trust. The company filed for a Bitcoin...
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The Pause That Puzzles: Decoding Powell’s Move to Hold Rates

In a surprising move that deviates from the usual Federal Reserve script, Chairman Jeremone Powell recently made a bold decision to hold rates steady....
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Powell’s Pause: Playing the Long Game or Rolling the Dice on...

In an unexpected move, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced this week that the central bank would keep its key interest rate steady at...
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The Tether Titanic: Can the Stablecoin Stay Buoyant in Crypto’s Choppy...

Maria Irene Tether, the dominant stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market, found itself in a sea of turbulence as it experienced a depegging event in June...