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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Vitalik Buterin Warns Crypto Risks Becoming Pure Speculation as Dominic Williams...

Ethereum co founder Vitalik Buterin has warned that crypto faces an existential risk if it drifts into a cycle dominated by speculation rather than...
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ICPSwap Executes FUNNAI Staking Proposal as Pool Prepares to Go Live

ICPSwap has executed its proposal to launch a new staking pool for FUNNAI, clearing the final procedural step ahead of the pool going live...
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Dominic Williams Updates on ICP’s On‑Chain Tools and AI Development

Dominic Williams, founder of the DFINITY Foundation, has shared updates on the ongoing evolution of AI-driven tools and on-chain applications on the Internet Computer...
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Kinic Expands AI Agent Capabilities with Full x402 Support

Kinic is preparing to roll out full x402 support, enabling users to buy KINIC tokens directly with USDC or ETH via the CLI tool...
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Crypto ETFs Face Heavy Outflows as Investors Rotate Capital

Crypto exchange-traded funds have seen substantial withdrawals over the past week, with investors pulling $1.7 billion, marking the largest outflow since mid-November. The figures...
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Fabio Highlights Extreme ICP Liquidations Amid Market Strain

ICP analyst Fabio has drawn attention to unusual patterns in $ICP liquidations, reporting that long positions are being closed at rates far higher than...