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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Amazon Prime Joins NFT Frenzy with Exclusive Offerings for Polygon Game...

In a dynamic convergence of digital entertainment and blockchain innovation, Amazon Prime, the household name synonymous with retail prowess, has ventured into the world...
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Direxion Enters Crypto ETF Arena with Bitcoin and Ether Futures Fund...

In a swift and calculated stride, traditional finance juggernaut Direxion has cast its hat into the burgeoning ring of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This...
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PIVX Does It Again: Launching PIVCards, Bolstering Privacy In the CBDC...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of global and consumer finance, PIVXLabs has once more caught the fintech community by surprise with the announcement of...
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Empowering Innovation: Arkham’s Trailblazing Airdrop Program and API Pilot Launch

Maria Irene   In a groundbreaking move that promises to reshape the landscape of the blockchain ecosystem, Arkham is thrilled to unveil its innovative airdrop program...
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Uniswap: The Centralized Facade of a Decentralized Core, Says ShapeShift Founder...

As the fallout from the delisting of HEX from a decentralized exchange (DEX) continues to reverberate, Erik Voorhees, founder of ShapeShift and prominent advocate...
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MicroStrategy’s Ambitious Move: Selling $750 Million of Stock to Fuel Bitcoin...

In a strategic maneuver that underscores the evolving landscape of finance and cryptocurrency, MicroStrategy, a prominent business intelligence firm with a substantial stake in...