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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Jupiter’s Cosmic Leap: Solana Sees Native USDC Integration

Amsterdam's Breakpoint 2023 was a flurry of activity, but among the electrifying announcements, one narrative crystallised with exceptional clarity: Jupiter's groundbreaking plan to bring...
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Solana’s Breakpoint Bonanza: Day 3 Sparks a Flurry of Innovation and...

Day 3 of Solana's Breakpoint 2023 unfurled with the vibrancy of a digital renaissance. This pivotal day in the conference was marked by a...
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SafeMoon’s Ascent and Crash: SEC Slaps Fraud Charges on Top Execs

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has levelled serious charges against SafeMoon LLC, its creator Kyle Nagy, and key executives for orchestrating a...
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Solana’s Breakpoint Day 2: Where Boba Guys, Swiss Alps, and Augmented...

Maria Irene If you thought Solana's Breakpoint 2023 couldn't get any more bustling after its first day of dynamic revelations, you’d be utterly mistaken. Day...
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CoinFund Snags Hong Kong Heavy-Hitter Dmitry Lapidus to Juice Up Its...

CoinFund, a trailblazing crypto-native investment firm, has added another feather to its cap with the appointment of Dmitry Lapidus as Senior Liquid Analyst. Based...
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PayPal Hits UK Crypto Jackpot, But Puts Buying On Pause: What’s...

PayPal, the global online payments giat, has recently gained the nod from UK regulators to dive into cryptoasset activities on British soil. This is...