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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DOGE Gains New Utility on Internet Computer Through Plug Wallet Integration

DOGE holders can now access a new way to use their assets on the Internet Computer blockchain following the launch of ckDOGE support in...

UniSat to phase out CAT Protocol support across products as focus shifts to core infrastructure

UniSat has announced it will gradually discontinue support for the CAT Protocol across its products on Fractal, marking a phased withdrawal that will affect...

ICP tokens held on exchanges reach record share as supply trends higher

The share of Internet Computer (ICP) held on exchanges has climbed to a new high, with 11.68% of the circulating supply now sitting on...

JP Morgan projects sharp rise in equity issuance as AI investment drives capital markets shift

Global equity markets are heading towards a period of heavier share issuance as companies fund rising investment needs linked to artificial intelligence, according to...
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Strategy expands fundraising capacity with $42 billion in new ATM programmes

Strategy, a Bitcoin-focused treasury firm, has expanded its ability to raise capital by introducing two new at-the-market programmes tied to its MSTR common stock...
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Liquidium updates landing page with wallet-free preview

Liquidium has rolled out an update to its landing page, introducing a feature that allows users to explore the interface without connecting a wallet. The...
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ICPSwap rolls out new tools and fixes to improve user experience

ICPSwap has introduced a series of updates aimed at refining usability and addressing technical issues, as the platform continues to evolve within the Internet...
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Menese Protocol highlights collaboration with Ohshii Labs as it eyes broader...

Menese Protocol has signalled a new collaboration with Ohshii Labs, pointing to ongoing efforts to expand its presence within decentralised finance and strengthen ties...
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NNS spam concerns resurface after proposal rejection

The rejection of Proposal 140924 has renewed debate within the Network Nervous System over how to handle spam and promotional misuse on the platform. Members...
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Rising US bond yields put pressure on policy amid market tensions

Attention in global markets is shifting away from oil prices and towards movements in US government bond yields, as investors weigh the broader impact...