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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Rabbithole launches encrypted file vault on the Internet Computer

Rabbithole has launched an early version of a sovereign encrypted file vault on the Internet Computer, with the project focused on giving users greater...

ICPay Cloud uses on-chain storage for decentralised file management

Most blockchain networks store transaction records or hashes on-chain while relying on external cloud services to hold the underlying files. ICPay Cloud is taking...

Rumi Protocol launches ckDOGE mint and redemption frontend

Rumi Protocol has introduced a new frontend that allows users to mint and redeem ckDOGE, giving the community a simpler way to move between...

Dominic Williams warns blockchains over undersea cable disruption risks

Dominic Williams has urged blockchain projects to assess how they would cope with disruptions to global internet connectivity, following reports that Russian vessels were...
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Bitcoin ETF: BlackRock’s Brave Bet or Bust?

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, is venturing into the cryptocurrency space with its proposed iShares Bitcoin Trust. The company filed for a Bitcoin...
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The Pause That Puzzles: Decoding Powell’s Move to Hold Rates

In a surprising move that deviates from the usual Federal Reserve script, Chairman Jeremone Powell recently made a bold decision to hold rates steady....
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Powell’s Pause: Playing the Long Game or Rolling the Dice on...

In an unexpected move, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced this week that the central bank would keep its key interest rate steady at...
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The Tether Titanic: Can the Stablecoin Stay Buoyant in Crypto’s Choppy...

Maria Irene Tether, the dominant stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market, found itself in a sea of turbulence as it experienced a depegging event in June...
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Bitcoin Binge: BlackRock Sips, SEC Spills

Maria Irene The financial world is no stranger to sudden tidal waves of change, and 2023 has proven to be no exception. As the Securities...
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Hooks, Pools, and Trillions: Unraveling the Uniswap Phenomenon

Maria Irene In the vibrant, relentless ecosystem of cryptocurrencies, a colossus strides amidst lesser entities: Uniswap. The brainchild of a then neophyte developer, Hayden Adams,...