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 adds Silk Road exhibit exploring Bitcoin, crime and state power

Dom Wallet has added a new exhibit to its Ruins wing examining the history of Silk Road and its wider impact on Bitcoin, law...

Liquidium launches Robinhood Chain NFT lending in open beta

Liquidium.WTF has launched its NFT lending service on Robinhood Chain in open beta, giving holders of selected Robinhood NFTs the option to borrow crypto...

ICPay adds new tools for simpler canister management

ICPay has launched a new set of canister management tools aimed at making it easier for Internet Computer users to control and maintain their...

Crypto ETFs record sixth straight week of inflows

Crypto exchange-traded funds recorded another week of net inflows, extending their positive run to six consecutive weeks as investor demand for digital assets shows...
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Nereus Finance Leverages Coinbase Pay Integration to Facilitate Mainstream Adoption of...

In a significant stride to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the burgeoning decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, Nereus Finance announced its strategic partnership...
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Dissecting the Indian Elephant: A Comprehensive Review of The Oxford Handbook...

Maria Irene In 'The Oxford Handbook of the Indian Economy', editor Chetan Ghate brings together a richly diverse collection of essays written by notable economists,...
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Domo’s BRC-20: A Trailblazer or a Risk for Bitcoin’s Future?

Maria Irene In the often mercurial world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, few figures have proven as intriguing and innovative as Domo (@domodata). With a...
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BRC-20 Tokens: A New Frontier in Bitcoin’s Evolution or A Misstep?...

BRC-20 Tokens: A New Frontier in Bitcoin's Evolution or A Misstep? A Comprehensive Exploration 1- What is the BRC-20 standard? BRC-20 is a new token standard...
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Navigating the Economic Labyrinth: A Comprehensive Analysis of Housing Markets

In his thought-provoking work, "The Housing Boom and Bust," Thomas Sowell provides an eye-opening examination of the intricate dynamics of housing markets, offering valuable...
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Banking Crisis Looms but a Blockchain Revolution Could Save the Day:...

In the current landscape of a looming banking crisis, financial expert Ram Ahluwalia predicts an increase in bank failures. He points to commercial real...