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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World can’t dedollarize without deleveraging: Brent Johnson

A Dollar Smoothie with a Twist: How the World's Reserve Currency Keeps Sucking Up Strength! The Dollar Milkshake theory, first put forward by Brent Johnson,...
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Notes from the Bear’s Den: SATS Tokens Mint out 50%

Maria Irene In a time when the crypto-skeptic is holding court, spouting tales of doom and gloom in the bear market, SATS is proving to...
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Coca-Cola® Unveils ‘Masterpiece’: A Blend of Iconic and Emerging Onchain Art

Coca-Cola® has announced the launch of "Masterpiece," a collection of onchain art that includes both classic and contemporary pieces. This unique initiative, part of...
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Base’s Bold Leap in Layer 2 Battle – Quirking Up the...

The battle for dominance in the Layer 2 space is gaining momentum, and Base is swiftly taking the lead with a unique strategy: the...
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India’s Bold Step into the Crypto Space: Launching a Web Browser...

Maria Irene In a groundbreaking development, India is poised to make its mark in the cryptocurrency realm by introducing its very own web browser integrated...
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PIVX and NOWNodes Unite: Building Bridges, Not Just Nodes

Maria Irene Innovation and collaboration are key in the crypto space. The PIVX Network has taken a significant stride in this direction by announcing a...