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...
Bitcoin
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Unleashing the Power of Web3: Andreessen Horowitz Executive Envisions a Paradigm...

In a compelling keynote speech delivered at the Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC), Sriram Krishnan, a partner at renowned venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z),...
Maria Irene

From Digital Dust to Legal Tender: A Journey through Bitcoin’s Highs,...

Imagine: it's the 18th of August, 2008. An unknown entity, a name without a face, registers a domain. Nothing more than a sequence of...
Maria Irene

Small But Mighty: U.K.’s Crypto Regulation Shuns Size for Compliance

In a recent development that emphasizes the growing importance of regulatory compliance in the crypto space, the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reaffirmed...
Maria Irene

Mondee Celebrates NASDAQ Anniversary with Abhi – The Travel Genie in...

Mondee Holdings Inc., a tech-driven force in the global travel market, made waves on its first NASDAQ listing anniversary by introducing Abhi, an innovative...
Maria Irene

BITMAP Hits a Landmark 20,000 Count – The Digital Gold Rush?

Recently, the Bitcoin community has been inundated with stories about BITMAP, an emerging powerhouse, boasting an avant-garde proposition that's already captivated an astounding 20,000...
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Australia’s Financial Regulator Revokes License for FTX’s Local Entity Amidst Cryptocurrency...

Australia's securities regulator, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), dealt a heavy blow to the cryptocurrency industry as it announced the cancellation of...