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 adds Silk Road exhibit exploring Bitcoin, crime and state power

Dom Wallet has added a new exhibit to its Ruins wing examining the history of Silk Road and its wider impact on Bitcoin, law...

Liquidium launches Robinhood Chain NFT lending in open beta

Liquidium.WTF has launched its NFT lending service on Robinhood Chain in open beta, giving holders of selected Robinhood NFTs the option to borrow crypto...

ICPay adds new tools for simpler canister management

ICPay has launched a new set of canister management tools aimed at making it easier for Internet Computer users to control and maintain their...

Crypto ETFs record sixth straight week of inflows

Crypto exchange-traded funds recorded another week of net inflows, extending their positive run to six consecutive weeks as investor demand for digital assets shows...
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BOSS-ing Bitcoin: A Revolutionary Leap in Blockchain Technology

In the ever-evolving world of blockchain technology, a new player has emerged, promising to revolutionize the operational potential of the Bitcoin network. The Bitcoin...
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Machines, Money, and Mayhem: How AI Might Tame the Wild West...

In the kaleidoscopic world of digital currencies, where the borders of regulation are as nebulous as a foggy morning, a beacon of hope emerges...
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Decentralization on Steroids: How BRC20 Tokens Are Piggybacking on Bitcoin for...

In the cryptosphere, where innovation whizzes past at the speed of light, BRC20 tokens are proving to be the next big thing. Backed by...
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Squeezing Cryptos Through the Howey Squeeze: A Look at the SEC’s...

When you think of a test, you might picture a school exam with multiple-choice questions, true/false statements, and perhaps a dreaded essay section. But...
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Ethereum’s Security Status: A Slippery Slope or a Clear-Cut Case?

When it comes to the classification of Ethereum (ETH) as a security, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has walked a tightrope. Despite...
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Chrono-Whirlpool: Wading Through the Tides of Time with Carlo Rovelli’s Pen

Order of Time is a literary and scientific masterstroke that delicately weaves the tapestry of time, forcing readers to re-evaluate their perception of a...