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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Canister Lab

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...
Bitcoin
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“EtherHiding”: Hackers Deploy Sneaky Malware Tactics in Binance Smart Contracts

In a concerning development, cybersecurity researchers have unearthed a novel technique known as "EtherHiding," wherein threat actors utilize Binance Smart Chain (BSC) smart contracts...
Maria Irene

Grayscale GBTC Discount Narrows to 16% Amid Optimism Over Bitcoin ETF...

In a notable turn of events, Grayscale's Bitcoin investment vehicle, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), is experiencing its lowest discount in nearly two years. As...
Maria Irene

Social Work Students Swap Textbooks for 3D Avatars: Meet Mia, Your...

In an age where Zoom fatigue and online disengagement plague universities worldwide, the University of South Australia (UniSA) is blazing a new trail in...
Maria Irene

The Bankruptcy Boomlet: When Credit Cards and Dreams Go Belly-Up

In a haunting echo of the 2010 financial crisis, bankruptcy data for 2023 reveals a worrisome spike across North America, Australia, and Europe. The...
Maria Irene

Uniswap Breaks Ground with Beta Launch of Android Wallet, Bringing DeFi...

In a strategic move to broaden its user base, leading decentralized exchange Uniswap has unveiled its mobile cryptocurrency wallet for Android, following the success...
Maria Irene

Echoes of the 1970s? Unravelling Today’s Inflationary Debate

The echoes of the inflationary 1970s reverberate in today's financial discourse, stirring debate among economists and analysts alike. The pressing question on many minds...