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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DOM wallet launches District Explorer for Bitcoin block artwork

The DOM wallet has launched a new District Explorer that allows anyone to explore Bitcoin blocks as individual districts, bringing together artwork, block information...

Liquidium and Ledn offer different ways to borrow against Bitcoin

Bitcoin holders looking to access funds without selling their BTC can consider different lending models, with Liquidium and Ledn taking notably different approaches. Liquidium offers...

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...
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Singapore’s Bold Regulatory Stride Reshapes Crypto Landscape

MAS, Singapore's Monetary Authority, has boldly redefined its position in the cryptocurrency and digital payment token (DPT) arena with a comprehensive revamp of its...
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Querio: Redefining Search in Web3

In May 2023, the digital world witnessed the birth of Querio, a revolutionary Web3 search engine, crafted by the brilliant minds at CrossChain Labs....
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Privacy Takes Center Stage: PIVX Leads the Charge in Crypto’s New...

As the digital currency landscape evolves with all the buzz around the Bitcoin ETF, PIVX, a privacy-centric cryptocurrency, is increasingly capturing the attention of...
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ICP-Powered Gold DAO: Charting a New Course in Digital Gold Trading

A fresh era dawns in the digital finance world with the unveiling of The Gold DAO by DAO.Link, a project brimming with ambition and...
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Jim Cramer Acknowledges Mistake on Bitcoin, Admits Premature Call to Sell

In a surprising turn of events, renowned markets commentator Jim Cramer has tacitly admitted to being wrong about Bitcoin, acknowledging that he was premature...
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AI-Driven Lung Cancer Detection Breakthrough at RSNA Annual Meeting

In a groundbreaking development at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting, an AI-driven lung cancer detection model, "CXR-Lung-Risk," is set to...