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 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...
Solana
Maria Irene

Shop ‘Til You Drop, Pay with Solana: Solana Pay Sprints into...

In an exciting move that marks a significant step towards the future of ecommerce, Solana Pay has integrated with Shopify, allowing millions of entrepreneurs...
Maria Irene

Riding the Base Wave: Coinbase’s New Kid on the Block(chain) Surpasses...

In an unforeseen twist in the decentralized world of blockchain, Ethereum layer-2 Base, incubated by American crypto exchange Coinbase, has found itself at the...
Maria Irene

Debunking the $12k Bitcoin Myth: Unveiling the Reasons Behind Bullish Potential

Amidst the ever-volatile world of cryptocurrency, whispers of Bitcoin plummeting to $12,000 have reverberated across forums and news outlets. However, a closer examination of...
Maria Irene

BlackRock’s Stake in Bitcoin’s Pre-ETF Price Crash: Unraveling the Complexities

When Bitcoin's price plunges, a web of theories emerges, from government influence to exchange manipulation. Amid this flurry of speculation, questions arise about BlackRock's...
Maria Irene

Binance Faces Communication Challenges Amidst Regulatory Turmoil

In a recent series of missteps, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has found itself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The...
Maria Irene

CoinSpot Suspends Earn Program Amid Regulatory Concerns

CoinSpot, one of Australia's premier centralized cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced the temporary suspension of its "earn" program starting September 1st, 2023. This decision, driven...