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 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...
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Major Financial Institutions Transition to Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Integration

The finance sector is undergoing a profound transformation, with blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies becoming increasingly integral to its operations. Leading banks worldwide are beginning...
Maria Irene

The Digital Forge: How DFINITY’s ICP.Lab is Crafting the Future of...

In a fast changing landscape of blockchain technology, DFINITY's Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has emerged as an innovation and collaboration hub. The recent shift...
Maria Irene

Crypto Caper: Poloniex’s $114M Puzzle and the Tricky Trail to Recovery

In an unforeseen twist in the digital currency domain, Poloniex, a renowned cryptocurrency exchange, has become the latest victim of a formidable cyber heist....
Maria Irene

Surge in Crypto Millionaire Wallets: A Year of Remarkable Growth

In a year marked by unprecedented shifts in the crypto landscape, the number of crypto wallet addresses holding more than $1 million in Bitcoin...
Maria Irene

CXTX Introduces no_code™ – A Revolutionary Digital Creation Platform

In a groundbreaking move, CXTX has unleashed no_code™, a pioneering Digital Creation Platform (DCP) fueled by artificial intelligence. This transformative platform empowers marketing teams...
Maria Irene

Navigating the Storm: A Roadmap to Overcome Global Permacrisis

In an era where the term 'crisis' seems almost understated, "Permacrisis: A Plan to Fix a Fractured World" emerges as a vital navigational tool....