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

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...
Real Estate
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Housing Market Shift: New Home Prices Record Steepest Drop Since 1964

The U.S. housing market is currently experiencing a significant shift, marked by a record decline in new home prices. Recent data reveals that the...
Maria Irene

Sparking a Video Revolution: Pika 1.0 Unleashes AI Magic

Pika Labs has just unleashed a digital tornado with the official release of Pika 1.0, a groundbreaking AI video generator that's causing ripples across...
Maria Irene

Apple and Goldman Sachs: The End of a Financial Tech Alliance

Apple Inc. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. are set to dissolve their credit card partnership, a move that will conclude their collaborative efforts on...
Maria Irene

Innovate and Collaborate: Tokyo’s Global Startup Summit Beckons

Ledger Life steps boldly into the future of collaboration, embracing its role as the newly appointed ambassador for the "SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Global...
Maria Irene

Vivek Ramaswamy’s Bitcoin Boldness: A Presidential Hopeful’s Crypto Crusade

The landscape of American finance and politics is undergoing a major transformation, spearheaded by Vivek Ramaswamy, a 2024 Republican presidential candidate. Known for his...
Maria Irene

AI’s Takeover? Buterin’s Quirky Solution: Mind Over Machine

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has sounded the alarm on super-advanced artificial intelligence, suggesting it has a "serious chance" of becoming the next "apex species."...