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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Worldcoin’s Eye-Opening Launch Faces Vitalik’s Critical Gaze: The Orbs and Woes...

The launch of Worldcoin has generated significant interest and excitement in the cryptocurrency community, with leading exchanges such as Binance listing the token. However,...
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Gloves Off: Trac and UniSat Grapple for Ordinals Space Supremacy

Maria Irene In an explosive display of competition, Trac and UniSat are publicly jostling for dominance in the Ordinals and BRC20 space, further heating up...
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Worldcoin Shifts Gears: Embraces Optimism for Future Launch and Scalability

Worldcoin, the trailblazing decentralized identity and wallet protocol, has made a significant leap towards its future launch by migrating its operations from Polygon to...
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Americana Unleashes ‘Phygital’ Vault Service: Safeguarding Physical and Digital Assets with...

New York City-based vaulting platform, Americana, is stepping into the limelight with its unique "phygital" vault service, combining the security of a physical vault...
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Bitcoin Awakening: Dormant Wallet Moves $30 Million After 11-Year Slumber

In a remarkable twist, a long-dormant Bitcoin (BTC) wallet that had remained inactive for a staggering 11 years has sprung back to life, triggering...
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SophiaVerse: The Dawn of a Superintelligent Friend

The metamorphosis of the metaverse landscape has led to an explosion of creativity, innovation, and technological breakthroughs. Amidst this eruption, one trailblazer stands out:...