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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Economist Nick Gerli Forecasts Unemployment Spike in Summer 2023 Based on...

Economist and financial analyst Nick Gerli shared his concerns about the US economy in a series of tweets, warning that the Conference Board's Leading...
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Marathon Digital CEO Fred Thiel Optimistic on Bitcoin’s Future: Debunks Criticisms,...

Marathon Digital Holdings CEO Fred Thiel recently addressed various aspects of Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency industry in an interview with Scott Melker, debunking false...
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Navigating the Complexities of De-Dollarization: A Look at the Resilience of...

Maria Irene In a recent YouTube chat, Brent Johnson, CEO and portfolio manager at Santiago Capital, shed light on the ongoing debate around the potential...
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Oil Market on the Brink: Is a 1979-Style Crisis Looming Amid...

Maria Irene In a recent discussion, Josh Young, Chief Investment Officer of Bison Interests, raised the possibility of a 1979-style oil crisis occurring this year...
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Economic Optimism Abound as China’s GDP Rises and Europe’s Inflation Outlook...

Maria Irene In a recent discussion, analysts Alf and Andreas touched upon various topics such as China's GDP report, Europe's economy and inflation outlook, the...
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Anticipation Builds for Traders as Key Economic Events Set to Unfold...

Maria Irene As traders gear up for a week filled with crucial economic announcements, the anticipation is palpable. Market participants eagerly await data on consumer...