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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Rabbithole launches encrypted file vault on the Internet Computer

Rabbithole has launched an early version of a sovereign encrypted file vault on the Internet Computer, with the project focused on giving users greater...

ICPay Cloud uses on-chain storage for decentralised file management

Most blockchain networks store transaction records or hashes on-chain while relying on external cloud services to hold the underlying files. ICPay Cloud is taking...

Rumi Protocol launches ckDOGE mint and redemption frontend

Rumi Protocol has introduced a new frontend that allows users to mint and redeem ckDOGE, giving the community a simpler way to move between...

Dominic Williams warns blockchains over undersea cable disruption risks

Dominic Williams has urged blockchain projects to assess how they would cope with disruptions to global internet connectivity, following reports that Russian vessels were...
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Fixed Income Markets: Exploring the Global Landscape and Understanding their Dynamics...

Maria Irene Fixed income markets refer to a type of financial market where investors trade debt securities such as bonds, treasury bills, and other debt...
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Banking Crisis Escalates as Panic Drives Mixed Market Signals and Regulatory...

Maria Irene It has been two weeks since the collapse of SVB, and the banking crisis shows no signs of abating. Hundreds of regional banks...
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FedNow: The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing of Central Bank Digital Control

Maria Irene As technology advances, so do the methods that central banks and governments use to exert control over their citizens. One such example is...
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Revolutionizing Software Dev: GitHub Copilot X Unveils GPT-4 Integration

Maria Irene In a groundbreaking announcement, GitHub, the world's leading platform for software development, has unveiled its vision for the future of AI-powered software development,...
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Australia’s Housing Market Faces Potential Crisis as Listings Remain Low and...

Maria Irene Australia's housing market is facing a potential crisis as new listings remain low and households face the possibility of losing paper wealth worth...
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Unraveling the Evolution of the Global Securities Market: A Comprehensive Review...

Maria Irene In "The Global Securities Market: A History," author Ranald C. Michie takes readers on an informative journey through the development of the global...