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 adds Silk Road exhibit exploring Bitcoin, crime and state power

Dom Wallet has added a new exhibit to its Ruins wing examining the history of Silk Road and its wider impact on Bitcoin, law...

Liquidium launches Robinhood Chain NFT lending in open beta

Liquidium.WTF has launched its NFT lending service on Robinhood Chain in open beta, giving holders of selected Robinhood NFTs the option to borrow crypto...

ICPay adds new tools for simpler canister management

ICPay has launched a new set of canister management tools aimed at making it easier for Internet Computer users to control and maintain their...

Crypto ETFs record sixth straight week of inflows

Crypto exchange-traded funds recorded another week of net inflows, extending their positive run to six consecutive weeks as investor demand for digital assets shows...
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Elon’s Tweet Diet: Cutting the Noise or Killing the Conversation?

Maria Irene In a move that can only be characterized as either 'bold' or 'rash' - depending on which side of the fence you sit,...
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Walking the Blockchain: Dior Steps into the Future with Ethereum-powered Sneakers

In a bold blend of high fashion and high technology, French fashion house Dior is stepping into the blockchain world with a new line...
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Mind Network Minds the Gap: Rakes in $2.5M Seed Funding for...

In a significant boost to its technological ambitions, Mind Network has secured a seed funding round of $2.5 million. The key investors in this...
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House of Cards? US House Chair Sounds Alarm Over SEC’s Spot...

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently sparked controversy by deeming spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) filings by financial giants such as BlackRock...
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Dreaming of Becoming a SHIB Millionaire? Here’s the Current Price Ticket!

As the world continues to be captivated by the rise of meme coins, many have begun to wonder: what would it take to become...
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Ready for Takeoff: SHIB, BTC, ETH Now Boarding 600 Airlines Through...

In an unprecedented move that further bridges the gap between cryptocurrencies and everyday life, holders of Shiba Inu (SHIB), Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH)...