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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Gemini Bets Big on Asia-Pacific: The New Crypto Frontier

In a bold move to capture the impending growth of the cryptocurrency market, Gemini, the renowned crypto exchange, announced its strategic expansion plans into...
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Banks Offer High Rates, Investors Say ‘High-Five’ to Stocks and Crypto...

Maria Irene Investing in Stocks and Crypto Persists Despite High Interest Rates: A Global Phenomenon Despite the seemingly high interest rates offered by various banking institutions...
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Bitcoin, Blocks & Bytes: Gamers Unite in the Pixelated Land Rush!

Bitcoin's blockchain technology has seen an array of applications, but none as innovative and engaging as what @OrdzGames has just launched. The gaming platform...
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Binance’s opBNB: A Leap Towards Limitless Transactions!

Binance, a prominent player in the world of cryptocurrencies, has made a strategic move to address the scalability challenges plaguing the industry. The firm...
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Block #664673: Where Pixel Picks up the Shovel in the Great...

A pioneer in the digital realm, Haste Arcade charts unknown territories in the Metaverse, one Bitcoin Bitmap block at a time Digital landscapes are no...
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Dancing with the Downturn: Australia’s Property Market Learns New Moves

Australia's real estate market, renowned for its resilience, has taken an unexpected waltz with downturns in recent times. CoreLogic, a leading authority on property...