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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From Stream Swaps to Lending: ThorChain’s Thunderous Ascent

Maria Irene ThorChain has finally emerged, so it seems. A decentralized protocol designed to facilitate seamless swaps between various crypto assets, ThorChain has been making...
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DRiP’s Teaser: A Splash or a Tsunami? Vibhu’s Cryptic Wave Keeps...

Maria Irene Just a week after DRiP's celebrated seed fund round, securing an impressive $3 million, the Solana NFT platform's founder, Vibhu, has decided to...
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Rupees in a Rumble? Peter Brandt Charts a Course through Stormy...

Maria Irene Veteran trader Peter Brandt, renowned for his notable presence in the Market Wizard Series and his expertise as a chartist and swing trader...
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BlackRock and the Desert Dance: A Wall Street Oasis or Mirage?

The complex web of global business and political connections spins intriguing designs, illuminated by the nuanced partnership between BlackRock, America's financial juggernaut, and Saudi...
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The Bitcoin Ballet: Leaping into the Future with the Exchange-Traded Dance...

A fresh narrative is unfolding in the world of cryptocurrencies: the chase for a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). This innovative avenue of investment harbors...
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Quenching the Thirst for Innovation: DRiP Raises $3 Million to “DRiP”...

DRiP, a prominent NFT platform operating on Solana's blockchain, is celebrating a triumphant $3 million seed round funding. Renowned for providing NFT artists with...