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...
Interviews
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Marathon Digital CEO Fred Thiel Optimistic on Bitcoin’s Future: Debunks Criticisms,...

Marathon Digital Holdings CEO Fred Thiel recently addressed various aspects of Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency industry in an interview with Scott Melker, debunking false...
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Navigating the Complexities of De-Dollarization: A Look at the Resilience of...

Maria Irene In a recent YouTube chat, Brent Johnson, CEO and portfolio manager at Santiago Capital, shed light on the ongoing debate around the potential...
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Oil Market on the Brink: Is a 1979-Style Crisis Looming Amid...

Maria Irene In a recent discussion, Josh Young, Chief Investment Officer of Bison Interests, raised the possibility of a 1979-style oil crisis occurring this year...
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Economic Optimism Abound as China’s GDP Rises and Europe’s Inflation Outlook...

Maria Irene In a recent discussion, analysts Alf and Andreas touched upon various topics such as China's GDP report, Europe's economy and inflation outlook, the...
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Anticipation Builds for Traders as Key Economic Events Set to Unfold...

Maria Irene As traders gear up for a week filled with crucial economic announcements, the anticipation is palpable. Market participants eagerly await data on consumer...
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The U.S. Housing Market: Why Higher Interest Rates Will Bring Real...

Maria Irene In a recent Twitter thread, financial analyst Nick Gerli (@nickgerli1) shared his insights on the U.S. housing market and why he believes higher...