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.
4384 Articles written
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...
Real Estate
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Australia’s Housing Market Faces Potential Crisis as Listings Remain Low and...

Maria Irene Australia's housing market is facing a potential crisis as new listings remain low and households face the possibility of losing paper wealth worth...
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Unraveling the Evolution of the Global Securities Market: A Comprehensive Review...

Maria Irene In "The Global Securities Market: A History," author Ranald C. Michie takes readers on an informative journey through the development of the global...
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Coinbase Faces SEC Scrutiny Over Staking and Asset Listings, CEO Brian...

Maria Irene Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, received a Wells notice from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerning its staking and asset listing...
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Ethereum’s Layer 2 Revolution: Unlocking Scalability and Transforming the World of...

Maria Irene Ethereum, the world's leading programmable blockchain, has been facing issues with scalability as its popularity and adoption continue to surge. The demand for...
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Coinbase: A Decade of Pioneering Crypto Exchange – Key Players, Milestones,...

Maria Irene In just a few years, Coinbase has emerged as a leading player in the world of cryptocurrencies. Founded in June 2012 by Brian...
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UBS Acquires Troubled Credit Suisse for $2 Billion: A Tale of...

Maria Irene Credit Suisse, once a titan of the Swiss banking industry, has been acquired by rival UBS for a mere $2 billion. The deal,...