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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Liquidium highlights 25% LTV borrowing option using ClayStonKz collection as collateral

Liquidium has highlighted a lending opportunity that allows eligible ClayStonKz holders to use their collection assets as collateral for borrowing, with a loan-to-value (LTV)...

How to create and launch an ICRC-1 token on the Internet Computer without code

Creating a cryptocurrency token can involve smart contract development, testing and deployment costs. On the Internet Computer, users can create an ICRC-1 token through...

Menese Protocol sets 10 million MENES token sale window for September 22

Menese Protocol has announced a 10 million MENES token sale through the Network Nervous System (NNS), following the community’s adoption of the protocol. The sale...

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...
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Maria Irene

The Ripple Effect: SEC’s Latest Legal Manoeuvres in the Cryptoverse

The  market has witnessed numerous twists and turns, but few have garnered as much attention as the ongoing legal skirmish between the U.S. Securities...
Maria Irene

Coinbase and Yellow Card: Uniting for a Crypto-Powered Africa

Coinbase, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange based in the United States, recently unveiled its strategic alliance with Yellow Card, a key figure in Africa's stablecoin...
Maria Irene

Navigating the Bitcoin ETF Waters: JPMorgan’s Bold Predictions, Vanguard’s Caution, and...

In a world where the tides of finance are increasingly influenced by the currents of technology, the recent developments around Bitcoin ETFs present a...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin ETFs Stir the Pot: Balancing Innovation with Regulation

The recent nod from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to spot Bitcoin ETFs has sent ripples across the financial landscape, sparking a...
Maria Irene

Circle’s Bold Stride Towards Public Trading: Navigating the Crypto Waters

Circle Internet Financial, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has made a strategic move towards joining the ranks of publicly traded companies. This confidential...
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Hong Kong Researchers Lead Educational Revolution: AI4K12 Initiative Sparks AI and...

A cadre of Hong Kong-based researchers is reshaping the educational landscape through the AI4K12 initiative, a pioneering effort to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and...