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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Binance Reinstates Euro Services: New Fiat Partners Restore Functionality

After enduring prolonged disruptions that affected European users, Binance, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has triumphantly reinstated its euro services. This turnaround comes on the...
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JP Morgan Predicts Christmas Miracle: Bitcoin ETF Approval Imminent

Analysts at JP Morgan are optimistic about the approval of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) before...
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PIVCards and MPW: October 30th Unveils PIVX’s New Era

The air is buzzing at Labs this October as the team divides and conquers two mammoth projects: My PIVX Wallet (MPW) and PIVCards Platform....
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When Crypto and Culinary Arts Collide: A Taste of the PIVX...

Maria Irene PIVX is blending digital and physical worlds in a delightfully savoury way. Instead of focusing solely on the tech-heavy nuances of blockchain and...
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LedgerLife Announces ‘June13 Collection’ NFTs

LedgerLife.io recently unveiled its "June13 Collection" of NFTs, making its mark on StakeCube's NFT Marketplace. This isn't just another NFT collection. It boasts a...
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Tesla Holds Steady on Bitcoin Holdings, Ramps Up AI Investment in...

Electric Vehicle Giant Maintains Crypto Assets Amid AI Expansion In its Q3 2023 earnings report released on October 18, Tesla, the electric vehicle behemoth, demonstrated...