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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Taproot Assets Alpha: Lightning Labs Knocks it Out of the Park...

Bitcoin is evolving, and a recent development aims to take it beyond just a digital gold asset. Lightning Labs has just released the alpha...
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Bond, Yield Bond: How Skyrocketing Bond Yields are Eclipsing the Glow...

Ah, the venerable battle of investments, a financial version of the chicken and the egg loop. On one side, we have real estate—the timeless...
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Coinbase Faces Setback in U.S. Lobbying Efforts Amidst Hamas Crypto Funding...

Recent reports of Hamas utilizing cryptocurrency for funding attacks in Israel could pose challenges for Coinbase's lobbying endeavors in the United States, according to...
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Roblox Clarifies: No XRP Support Despite Crypto Buzz

In the midst of recent excitement surrounding XRP support claims, Roblox steps in to set the record straight. Despite widespread rumors fueled by a...
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Wirex Shakes Up Your Wallet With Its Two-Faced Debit Card—And Yes,...

When it comes to marrying traditional finance and decentralised finance (DeFi), nobody's pushing the envelope quite like Wirex. On October 17, the Wirex Team...
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Crypto and Bonds: A Not-So-Hush Affair in the Finance Love Triangle

Maria Irene When you're in the world of investment, you've got to keep an eye on different assets. Not just stocks and cryptocurrencies but also...