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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The Hedera Guardian: Pioneering Sustainable Crypto with Enhanced Staking Program

  In a groundbreaking move that fuses cutting-edge technology with eco-conscious policies, the Hedera Guardian has emerged as a transformative force in the world of...
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Bots, Blockchains, and Body Goals: The Surprising Intersection of AI and...

Maria Irene In an era where cryptocurrency reigns supreme and finance is becoming increasingly digital, an unexpected player emerges on the scene: chatbots. As springtime...
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Bit-coinfused? Inflation Sparks Fresh Debate on Bitcoin’s Real Bling!

Maria Irene In a quirky twist, recent posts on X platform have ignited a fresh debate around Bitcoin's valuation, especially when juxtaposed with 2017's top...
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Crypto Clampdown or Calculated Play? Australia’s Banking Shift on Cryptocurrencies

Maria Irene The Australian banking landscape is seemingly undergoing a déjà vu moment reminiscent of January 2018. During that period, a stark restriction saw crypto...
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Bitcoin: Not Just Digital Gold but a Green Catalyst, says KPMG

In a seminal report released by KPMG International Limited, a key pillar among the Big Four accounting firms, Bitcoin's inherent value and sustainability were...
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Tether’s Surging Holdings: An Ascension to the Top 11 Bitcoin Holders...

In a significant development that is poised to ignite both intrigue and speculation within the cryptocurrency landscape, stablecoin issuer Tether has ascended to become...