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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Cathie Wood Throws Her Ether into the Ring: Ark Invest Aims...

In a landscape where regulation frequently plays catch-up with innovation, one investment firm is pushing the envelope yet again. Cathie Wood's Ark Invest is...
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From Bitcoin Billionaires to Crypto Newbies: Who’s Really Cashing in on...

Despite the current crypto bear market, it appears some are not just surviving but thriving. A recent study by Henley & Partners, a global...
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Google Says ‘Game On’ to NFTs But Gives a ‘Game Over’...

In a policy shift, Google has rolled out new advertising rules that open doors for blockchain-based video games featuring Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). The Silicon...
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W-Pay: The Future of Paying Just Got ZK-Powered!

Wirex, a pioneer in the cryptocurrency payment industry, is about to introduce its next game-changer: W-Pay, an application-specific blockchain or App Chain built on...
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Apple’s Entry: The Catalyst for the Next Bitcoin Bull Market?

The cryptocurrency world is abuzz with excitement as tech juggernaut Apple Inc. takes its first substantial steps into the world of digital currencies, potentially...
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Coinbase’s Layer-2 Network “Base” Faces First Major Outage, Highlighting Challenges of...

Block production on Base abruptly halted for 43 minutes as developers rushed to implement a fix. September 6, 2023 - Coinbase's Ethereum layer-2 network, known...