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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Coinbase Puts Its Crypto Where Its Mouth Is: 52 Million Americans...

Coinbase, one of the biggest names in the crypto world, has thrown down the gauntlet. With research indicating that a staggering 87% of Americans...
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Inflation’s Boomerang Effect: Why Premature Cheers End in Tears

Maria Irene Inflation is a curious beast. It lurks in the corners of global economies, springing forth when least expected, leaving policymakers scrambling to tame...
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Bastion, Founded by Former Andreessen Horowitz Execs, Raises $25M for Web3...

Two former executives from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)'s crypto division have successfully raised $25 million in seed funding for their newly launched Web3 startup, Bastion....
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PayPal’s PYUSD Faces Uphill Battle in the Stablecoin Market Amidst Declining...

When PayPal unveiled PYUSD last month, it highlighted the stablecoin's potential for payments on a global scale. But the token's first transparency report suggests...
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Visa’s Everywhere Initiative: The ‘Financial Oscars’ Where Fintech Startups Battle for...

Roll out the red carpet, because the "Financial Oscars" are about to commence. In a collision of finance and technology, Visa has announced its...
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East Beats West: Cole Kennelly of Volmex Finance Says Asia’s the...

Maria Irene Cole Kennelly, the founder of Volmex Finance, recently shared a series of insights on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter,...