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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ICPay expands token support and promotes on-chain custody model

ICPay says more than 18 tokens have now been issued through its platform, with token creators able to refuel their token canisters directly through...

Internet Computer added to CF Web 3.0 Smart Contract Platforms Index

Internet Computer (ICP) has been added to the CF Web 3.0 Smart Contract Platforms Index as part of a correction to the index’s September...

BOOM DAO name change draws scrutiny over CHAI rebrand

BOOM DAO’s reported transition to a project called CHAI has drawn criticism within the Internet Computer community, with questions being raised about the project’s...

Menese Protocol seeks SNS support after a year of cross-chain development

Menese Protocol is seeking support for a proposal on the Internet Computer’s Service Nervous System (SNS), saying its cross-chain infrastructure has been operating in...
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Coinbase Stock Soars 15% Following Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF Win Against SEC

Investors Optimistic About Coinbase's Prospects Amid Grayscale's Legal Victory In a turn of events that has set the cryptocurrency world abuzz, Coinbase's stock price experienced...
Maria Irene

The Bitmap Boom: Navigating Pixels and Profits in Blockamoto’s Digital Wonderland

Two months have passed since Bitoshi Blockamoto, the enigmatic genius behind Bitmap, propelled us into a digital cosmos made of numbers, pixels, and cryptographic...
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The Dragon’s Dilemma: China’s Property Crisis Could Be the World’s Headache:...

In a recent interview, Santiago Capital's Brent Johnson pulled no punches when discussing China's unfolding property crisis. Johnson noted that the tremors emanating from...
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Oman Unveils $1.1 Billion Investment in Bitcoin Mining: Merging Tradition with...

In an unexpected move, Oman, known for its conservative nature and deep-rooted traditions, has announced a groundbreaking investment of $1.1 billion in Bitcoin mining...
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PIVX Pounces to Personalization: Say Goodbye to Addresses, and Hello to...

Maria Irene Leading privacy coin PIVX is on the brink of a major update scheduled for September 10th. This change is not merely an upgrade;...
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Canada Eyes Visa Cap for International Students as Housing Crisis Snowballs

Maria Irene In Canada, home to the majestic Maple Leaf, a multifaceted dilemma is taking shape. The nation's appeal as an international study hub has...