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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Un-Bearable Market? Not for Smart Contracts! Q2 Surprises with Resilience and...

As the bear market roared and bared its teeth, the number of verified smart contracts across various blockchains refused to back down. Instead, they...
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AI Rings Up Change: Indian Telecom’s Dial Shifts to Efficiency

New Delhi - The Indian telecommunications industry is on the cusp of a remarkable transition fueled by the widespread incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI),...
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U.S. Senate Passes $886B Military Spending Bill with Groundbreaking Crypto AML...

In a landmark move, the U.S. Senate passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on 27 July evening, with a notable provision aimed...
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Medieval Mobilized: Legends at War Levels Up to Blockchain Warfare, Drafts...

The free-to-play mobile strategy game Legends at War is set to usher in a new era of gameplay by integrating with the Avalanche blockchain...
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The British Museum Ventures into The Sandbox: A Step Towards Change...

The British Museum, an iconic institution of culture and history, has announced a partnership with The Sandbox, an Ethereum-based metaverse game, to create a...
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Billion-Dollar Buddies: Jio and BlackRock Team Up for a Digital Power...

Maria Irene When BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, and Jio Financial Services, India's rapidly growing financial titan, decided to team up, it was more...