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

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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The Sizzle and Buzz: PIVX’s Recipe Contest Cooks Up A Global...

It's a wrap—or perhaps better said, it's a dish served hot and spicy! Due to overwhelming participation and engagement, PIVX's culinary contest was so...
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Bored Ape Yacht Club Secures $1.5 Million Win in Landmark Legal...

In a significant legal triumph for Yuga Labs, the creators of the renowned Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), a U.S. District Judge in California...
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Home Sweet Mirage: A Peek Behind the Curtain of Rising Home...

Despite recent optimism surrounding the resurgence in New Home Sales, a deeper dive by American Real Estate Analyst Nick Gerli reveals a perplexing contradiction...
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Bitcoin Frenzy Sweeps the Globe as Google Searches Skyrocket

In the wake of a substantial surge in Bitcoin prices, global interest in the leading cryptocurrency is hitting new heights, as evidenced by an...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin versus Bonds: A Paradigm Shift in the Investment Landscape?

Investor entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano's recent comments on Bitcoin outperforming bonds couldn't have come at a more intriguing time, just days after BlackRock CEO Larry...
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FTX Investigates $6.5 Million Payments to Center for AI Safety Amid...

Crypto exchange FTX, currently navigating bankruptcy proceedings, is delving into $6.5 million in payments made to the Center for AI Safety (CAIS) in the...