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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Liquidium Highlights Bitcoin-Backed $10,010 USDT Loan

Liquidium has highlighted a recent Bitcoin-backed loan on its platform after a user deposited 0.75 BTC as collateral and received $10,010 in USDT within...

Ash Crypto and Dominic Williams clash over ICP’s five-year price decline

A public dispute over Internet Computer’s token performance has broken out on X after crypto commentator Ash Crypto questioned what happened to ICP’s value...

ODIN.fun moves token locking to final testing as staking development begins

ODIN.fun is preparing to introduce token locking and staking features as it continues development of new tools for users and liquidity providers. The locking feature...

FomoWell and Bitflare to host Bitcoin, AI and privacy gathering in Hong Kong

FomoWell and Bitflare are set to host a gathering in Hong Kong on August 26, bringing together participants from the Bitcoin, artificial intelligence, privacy...
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Ethereum’s Layer 2 Revolution: Unlocking Scalability and Transforming the World of...

Maria Irene Ethereum, the world's leading programmable blockchain, has been facing issues with scalability as its popularity and adoption continue to surge. The demand for...
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Coinbase: A Decade of Pioneering Crypto Exchange – Key Players, Milestones,...

Maria Irene In just a few years, Coinbase has emerged as a leading player in the world of cryptocurrencies. Founded in June 2012 by Brian...
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UBS Acquires Troubled Credit Suisse for $2 Billion: A Tale of...

Maria Irene Credit Suisse, once a titan of the Swiss banking industry, has been acquired by rival UBS for a mere $2 billion. The deal,...
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When Money Dies: A Chilling Account of Weimar Germany’s Hyperinflation Crisis

Maria Irene When Money Dies, authored by Adam Fergusson and published in 2010, is a harrowing account of the devastating hyperinflation that occurred in the...
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US was aware of the collapse of over 300 community banks...

Maria Irene In the shadow of an impending financial crisis, veteran investor Balaji Srinivasan has made a shocking claim: the US government was aware of...
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Hyperinflation: A Perilous Phenomenon That Destroys Economies

Maria Irene In the world of economics, hyperinflation is a term that sends shivers down the spines of even the most seasoned experts. This phenomenon,...