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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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...

BOOM DAO name change draws scrutiny over CHAI rebrand

BOOM DAO’s reported transition to a project called CHAI has drawn criticism within the Internet Computer community, with questions being raised about the project’s...
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Apple’s Market Value Drops $200 Billion After China Bans Government Use...

In a stunning turn of events, tech giant Apple has seen its market value plummet by $200 billion over the past two days, primarily...
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G20 Releases Policy Paper Addressing Crypto Assets: What You Need to...

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community, the G20, under India's presidency, has unveiled a groundbreaking policy paper that delves...
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PIVX: From Hummingbot Liquidity to Game-Changing Updates and New Listings

Maria Irene As the crypto world spins on its volatile axis, PIVX—Private Instant Verified Transaction—seems to be harnessing that momentum to propel itself into a...
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Dive In, The Water’s Fine: PIVX and Hummingbot Make a Splash...

In an era where liquidity is king, Hummingbot and PIVX are making waves with an 8-week liquidity mining campaign that kicked off on August...
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FASB Approves New Accounting Standards for Cryptocurrency Holdings

Imagine you're a company with a stash of Bitcoin or Ethereum, and you're scratching your head wondering, "How on Earth do we account for...
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Cathie Wood Throws Her Ether into the Ring: Ark Invest Aims...

In a landscape where regulation frequently plays catch-up with innovation, one investment firm is pushing the envelope yet again. Cathie Wood's Ark Invest is...