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

ICPay adds canister controls as platform expands its developer tools

ICPay is working towards giving users broader control over canisters directly through its platform, alongside updates aimed at improving its developer and tipping features. The...

Higher ICP price reduces both issuance and burn, analysis says

A higher ICP price can reduce the number of tokens minted for node provider rewards, but it also means fewer ICP tokens are needed...

PANDA DAO explores staking-based utility for its products

PANDA DAO is considering a model that would link the use of its products with utility for PANDA token holders, following a discussion on...

Japanese developer releases native iOS client for Internet Computer

A Japanese developer has released a Swift-based iOS client designed to let native Apple applications communicate directly with canisters on the Internet Computer. Developed by...
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Jack Dorsey’s net worth takes a hit as Block Inc. faces...

Maria Irene The co-founder of Block Inc., Jack Dorsey, saw his net worth drop by $526 million in a single day following allegations of widespread...
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Delving into the Complex World of Fixed Income Markets

Maria Irene Fixed Income Markets and Their Derivatives by Suresh Sundaresan is a comprehensive and insightful guide into the intricate world of fixed income markets,...
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Halborn Discovers Critical Flaws in 280+ Blockchain Networks

Maria Irene Rab13s Vulnerabilities Expose Over $25 Billion in Digital Assets: Halborn Discovers Critical Flaws in 280+ Blockchain Networks In March 2022, the cybersecurity firm Halborn...
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Fixed Income Markets: Exploring the Global Landscape and Understanding their Dynamics...

Maria Irene Fixed income markets refer to a type of financial market where investors trade debt securities such as bonds, treasury bills, and other debt...
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Banking Crisis Escalates as Panic Drives Mixed Market Signals and Regulatory...

Maria Irene It has been two weeks since the collapse of SVB, and the banking crisis shows no signs of abating. Hundreds of regional banks...
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FedNow: The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing of Central Bank Digital Control

Maria Irene As technology advances, so do the methods that central banks and governments use to exert control over their citizens. One such example is...