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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CryptoPunk #8611: From Ethereum Darling to Bitcoin Phoenix!

In a highly symbolic move, a costly Ethereum NFT from one of Web3's leading PFP collections, CryptoPunk #8611, was permanently removed from circulation and...
Maria Irene

Block Unlocks the Beta for Bitkey: A Bitcoin Wallet Dance with...

Block, a prominent player in the payments industry previously christened as Square, has recently revealed an exciting development for the Bitcoin community by opening...
Maria Irene

Starboy Meets Satoshi: The Weeknd and Binance Open New ‘Metaverse Dimension

In a distinctive blend of pop culture and technology, Binance, the cryptocurrency exchange behemoth, and The Weeknd, the acclaimed pop artist, have unveiled their...
Maria Irene

Etching Reality in Pixels: The Bitoshi Standard Defines the Golden Bricks...

A recent debate within the Bitstamp community delves into the merits and risks of inscribing onto Bitcoin blocks. The Bitoshi Standard clarifies the path...
Maria Irene

Exodus Crypto Wallet: A Geek-free Gateway to Crypto Galore

Exodus, a leading cryptocurrency wallet, was established in 2015 by JP Richardson and Daniel Castagnoli. Richardson, a notable programmer in the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency...
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Cash Exodus: Banks Experience a Record-breaking $86.6BN Departure

Banks across the US are reeling from a staggering $86.6 billion unadjusted drop in deposits, marking the most significant withdrawal of funds since March...