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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Iconfucius v0.3.0 Launches on PyPI With Chain Fusion Trading Tools for...

Iconfucius v0.3.0 is now live on PyPI, introducing a command line trading assistant designed for Bitcoin Rune memecoins operating through Odin. The release positions...
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Juno Upgrades GitHub Integration With OIDC Deployments and Native Sign In

Juno has rolled out an upgraded GitHub integration aimed at simplifying deployments and bringing authentication closer to the workflows developers already use. The update removes...
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Bitcoin’s Last Bear Market Tested Conviction. Investors Now Eye Key Fibonacci...

Bitcoin’s previous bear market remains fresh in the minds of many long term investors. The downturn that unfolded through 2022 was not a routine...
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SPAR Switzerland Begins Accepting Bitcoin Payments Through DFX Swiss and OISY...

Customers at selected SPAR supermarkets across Switzerland can now pay with Bitcoin, following a new integration involving DFX Swiss and OISY Pay. The rollout enables...
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Caffeine Prepares V3 Upgrade After January Promptathon Draws Hundreds of Apps

Dominic Williams has signalled a major upgrade to Caffeine’s AI engine following a January “promptathon” that produced around 200 experimental applications built by users. The...
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Traders Watch ICP Open Interest and Short Positions Climb on Binance

Internet Computer (ICP) is seeing a sharp rise in derivatives activity on Binance, with both open interest and the number of short accounts currently...