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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Unleashing the Power of Web3: Andreessen Horowitz Executive Envisions a Paradigm...

In a compelling keynote speech delivered at the Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC), Sriram Krishnan, a partner at renowned venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z),...
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From Digital Dust to Legal Tender: A Journey through Bitcoin’s Highs,...

Imagine: it's the 18th of August, 2008. An unknown entity, a name without a face, registers a domain. Nothing more than a sequence of...
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Small But Mighty: U.K.’s Crypto Regulation Shuns Size for Compliance

In a recent development that emphasizes the growing importance of regulatory compliance in the crypto space, the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reaffirmed...
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Mondee Celebrates NASDAQ Anniversary with Abhi – The Travel Genie in...

Mondee Holdings Inc., a tech-driven force in the global travel market, made waves on its first NASDAQ listing anniversary by introducing Abhi, an innovative...
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BITMAP Hits a Landmark 20,000 Count – The Digital Gold Rush?

Recently, the Bitcoin community has been inundated with stories about BITMAP, an emerging powerhouse, boasting an avant-garde proposition that's already captivated an astounding 20,000...
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Australia’s Financial Regulator Revokes License for FTX’s Local Entity Amidst Cryptocurrency...

Australia's securities regulator, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), dealt a heavy blow to the cryptocurrency industry as it announced the cancellation of...