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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Solana’s 27-Week Investment Streak Surges Amidst Crypto Standstill

In a crypto market marked by relative stillness, Solana emerges as the undisputed champion of institutional favor, extending its investment streak to an impressive...
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Coinbase Taps into Lion City’s Crypto Roar with a Major Payment...

The bustling blockchain landscape in Singapore just got a high-profile boost with Coinbase Singapore bagging a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary...
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Honda Drives Full Throttle into the Crypto Universe, But It’s Not...

Maria Irene Honda's recent announcement that it will accept cryptocurrencies for its range of products is a major shift in the company's business model and...
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Crypto Speedsters Wirex and i2c Turbocharge Global Payments

When it comes to innovation in the cryptocurrency payments sector, strategic collaborations often serve as the catalyst for revolutionary changes. The recent partnership between...
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Stealthy Threat Emerges: Lazarus Group Unleashes LightlessCan Malware in Fake Job...

In a concerning development, cybersecurity researchers at ESET have uncovered a new and sophisticated malware variant, named "LightlessCan," deployed by the notorious North Korean...
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Biting the Bullet: The $41 Million Reckoning of Bitcoin Shorters

In the wild west of crypto markets, Bitcoin stands out as the enigmatic gunslinger, frequently sending shockwaves across the market with its price movements....