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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Canister Lab

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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Hosts Feel the Heat: An Inside Look at the Great Airbnb...

Maria Irene  Picture perfect vacation towns, bustling city centres, serene mountain ranges; Airbnb hosts in America had a lot to offer, yet are now finding...
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A Tale of Two Continents: Airbnb’s Aussie Triumph Vs. American Turbulence

Maria Irene Airbnb, the global giant in vacation rentals, seems to be experiencing a geographical split in its fortunes. Recent data indicates a strong upsurge...
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India’s Economy Rides the Bull in 2023: Consumption, Infrastructure, and Lithium...

Despite the shadows of a global economic slowdown, India's economy is set to surge robustly in 2023, propelled by domestic consumption, investment, and infrastructure...
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When Titans Collide: The Amazon-Coinbase Alliance Could Revolutionize Cryptocurrency Trading

Rumors are swirling in the technology and finance industries as whispers of a potential partnership between two giants, Amazon and Coinbase, grow louder. If...
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CS50 Bot: Harvard’s Latest Hire is a Byte-Sized Professor

Harvard University, one of the world's leading academic institutions, is turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to redefine the educational landscape. The prestigious university will...
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Ordmint: Fusing Democracy with Decentralization in the First Community-Led Launchpad of...

The landscape of digital asset launches is poised for transformation as Ordmint unveils its unique, community-centric project to the Ordinals and BRC20 ecosystem. Drawing...