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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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...

Trail of Bits review finds 25 issues in Liquidium cross-chain lending code

Liquidium has completed an independent security review of the ICP canisters supporting its cross-chain lending infrastructure, with the assessment identifying 25 findings across the...

ICP Cloud Engines expand as sovereign cloud infrastructure goes live

The Internet Computer's Cloud Engines are expanding as the network moves further into dedicated cloud infrastructure, offering organisations a way to run applications on...
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Banking Crisis Fuels Crypto Adoption: DeFi Emerges as a Viable Alternative...

The banking crisis has rattled the financial world, leading to a loss of confidence in centralized institutions and paving the way for the rise...
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Fed’s Rate Hike Intensifies Pressure on Banks: A Tipping Point Toward...

The recent quarter-percentage point increase in interest rates by the Federal Reserve has heightened concerns about the stability of the American banking system, with...
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Robert Kennedy Jr. Defends Bitcoin and Crypto, Challenges Biden’s Proposed Mining...

In a recent tweet thread, Robert Kennedy Jr., who announced his intention to contest against President Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination in the...
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Dr. Art Laffer Discusses Secular Decline in US Economy and Offers...

In a recent discussion, renowned economist Dr. Art Laffer delved into the current state of the US economy, which he believes has been in...
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Australia’s Economic Climate: Navigating the Cost-of-Living Crisis and Housing Shortage

Maria Irene Australia is currently facing a multitude of economic challenges, including a cost-of-living crisis, a severe housing shortage, and rising inflation. As the country...
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StakeCube to List Monreo Amid Infrastructure Upgrades and Cost Reductions

Maria Irene StakeCube, a popular cryptocurrency platform, has provided an update on its progress, ongoing initiatives, and plans to enhance user experience. Notably, the platform...