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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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...

BOOM DAO name change draws scrutiny over CHAI rebrand

BOOM DAO’s reported transition to a project called CHAI has drawn criticism within the Internet Computer community, with questions being raised about the project’s...

Menese Protocol seeks SNS support after a year of cross-chain development

Menese Protocol is seeking support for a proposal on the Internet Computer’s Service Nervous System (SNS), saying its cross-chain infrastructure has been operating in...
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SafeMoon’s Ascent and Crash: SEC Slaps Fraud Charges on Top Execs

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has levelled serious charges against SafeMoon LLC, its creator Kyle Nagy, and key executives for orchestrating a...
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Solana’s Breakpoint Day 2: Where Boba Guys, Swiss Alps, and Augmented...

Maria Irene If you thought Solana's Breakpoint 2023 couldn't get any more bustling after its first day of dynamic revelations, you’d be utterly mistaken. Day...
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CoinFund Snags Hong Kong Heavy-Hitter Dmitry Lapidus to Juice Up Its...

CoinFund, a trailblazing crypto-native investment firm, has added another feather to its cap with the appointment of Dmitry Lapidus as Senior Liquid Analyst. Based...
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PayPal Hits UK Crypto Jackpot, But Puts Buying On Pause: What’s...

PayPal, the global online payments giat, has recently gained the nod from UK regulators to dive into cryptoasset activities on British soil. This is...
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PancakeSwap Celebrates Its $20 Billion Milestone with a Side of Gratitude

Milestones come and go, but some are more noteworthy than others. PancakeSwap, the community-centric Decentralised Exchange (DEX), is popping the champagne corks as it...
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Invesco and Galaxy’s BTCO Takes a Step Forward in ETF Approval...

In a significant development, the ticker for Invesco and Galaxy's spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), BTCO, has surfaced on the Depository Trust and Clearing...