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

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...
Solana
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Visa Expands Stablecoin Settlement to Solana Blockchain in Partnership With Worldpay...

Visa, the global payments behemoth, has just swiped right on modernizing cross-border money movements, embracing the Solana blockchain and stablecoin USDC in its next-level...
Maria Irene

Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Addresses Node Centralization: Calls for Easier Node...

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin says node centralization is one of Ethereum’s main challenges, but the perfect solution may not come for another 20 years....
Maria Irene

Turkish Crypto Adoption Soars: Over 50% of Adults Embrace Digital Assets

In May 2023, Turkey has witnessed a remarkable surge in cryptocurrency ownership, with over half of the adult population, aged between 18 and 60,...
Maria Irene

Crypto Bill Cancellation: ‘Labor has locked Australia in the slow lane...

In a move that has left industry stakeholders scratching their heads, the Senate Economic Legislation Committee in Australia recently rejected the "Digital Assets (Market...
Maria Irene

Tick-Tock into the Metaverse: Casio’s G-Shock Takes Blockchain Timekeeping Mainstream

Casio, the brand synonymous with precision timekeeping, is gearing up for a revolutionary foray into the world of blockchain. Setting its own timeline for...
Maria Irene

PancakeSwap’s Sizzlin’ September Stats Stump ‘Stakers’

Maria Irene As the dawn of September breaks, PancakeSwap, a decentralized exchange running on the Binance Smart Chain, isn't just making breakfast; they're making history....