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

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...

Menese Protocol seeks SNS support after a year of cross-chain development

Menese Protocol is seeking support for a proposal on the Internet Computer’s Service Nervous System (SNS), saying its cross-chain infrastructure has been operating in...
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U.S. Senate Passes $886B Military Spending Bill with Groundbreaking Crypto AML...

In a landmark move, the U.S. Senate passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on 27 July evening, with a notable provision aimed...
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Medieval Mobilized: Legends at War Levels Up to Blockchain Warfare, Drafts...

The free-to-play mobile strategy game Legends at War is set to usher in a new era of gameplay by integrating with the Avalanche blockchain...
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The British Museum Ventures into The Sandbox: A Step Towards Change...

The British Museum, an iconic institution of culture and history, has announced a partnership with The Sandbox, an Ethereum-based metaverse game, to create a...
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Billion-Dollar Buddies: Jio and BlackRock Team Up for a Digital Power...

Maria Irene When BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, and Jio Financial Services, India's rapidly growing financial titan, decided to team up, it was more...
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Inflation Outpaces Investment: How The Money Printing Game is Rigged Against...

In a candid article penned by Rune Østgård, author of Fraudcoin, he brings to light the alarming realities of monetary policies and their effects...
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Cash In on Crypto Freedom: Ethos Crowdfunds Your Ticket to the...

Ethos, the revolutionary fintech startup, is making a splash with the announcement of its upcoming crowdfunding event on Republic. Aiming to democratize access to...