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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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...
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Ripple Effect: The High-Stakes Legal Battle of XRP and its Potential...

In the realm of digital finance, all eyes are on the high-stakes legal drama unfolding between Ripple Labs, the creator of the cryptocurrency XRP,...
Maria Irene

Crypto Jumble: The Binance Cocktail of Customer Funds and Cash Flow

As the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance has found itself at the center of a swirling controversy. Reports suggest that the company commingled customer...
Maria Irene

Spiraling Into Debt: Gromen Sheds Light on the Economic Domino Effect

Luke Gromen, Founder & President of Forest for the Trees (FFTT), unraveled the complex tapestry of global economics, dissecting the intricate threads of energy...
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The Great Ordinals Skirmish: Digital Gold Rush or Technological Trojan Horse?

In the captivating cosmos of Bitcoin, it becomes an odyssey to stay current with each spectacular ascent, sudden plummet, and interstellar discord. Amid the...
Maria Irene

Tax Hikes in Victoria: A ‘Suite’ Deal or a Bitter Pill...

Victoria may be leading Australia in terms of population density, with its shining star, Melbourne, standing proud as the country's largest city, bustling with...
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Debt, Darius, and Dollars: A Crisis Unfolding

As the US teeters on the brink of another fiscal crisis, financial analyst Darius Dale presents a chilling yet astute examination of the potentially...