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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ICP-USD perpetuals go live on Plug with trading via Hyperliquid

ICP-USD perpetual contracts are now live on Plug, giving users a way to trade ICP derivatives through Hyperliquid without moving their assets away from...

Odin.fun prepares staking launch as locking feature nears release

Odin.fun is preparing to launch its new locking feature, with the platform saying the release could go live by early next week at the...

funnAI launches one-click top-up for all mAIners with 50% bonus cycles

funnAI has launched a new “Top up all mAIners” feature, allowing users to replenish their entire mAIner fleet with a single click. Previously, users managing...

Bitcoin lending models take different approaches to collateral and risk

Bitcoin-backed lending may offer the same basic proposition, access to liquidity without selling BTC, but the way collateral is controlled can vary widely. Multisignature arrangements,...
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ELNA Ai Hits Milestone: Achieves Minimum Commitment at SNS DAO

In a remarkable achievement, ELNA Ai has reached a pivotal milestone by meeting the minimum commitment requirement at SNS DAO. The timing couldn't be...
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Coinbase Cashes in on Ethereum: JPMorgan’s Bullish Bet Ignites Exchange Euphoria

Coinbase, a titan in the cryptocurrency exchange arena, is standing at the cusp of a potentially lucrative epoch, with Ethereum at its core. JPMorgan,...
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Drift’s Daring Dive: Solana’s New Token Market Sparks Buzz

Drift, a crypto exchange built on the Solana blockchain, is capturing the market's attention with its innovative approach to token launches. The company has...
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A New Dawn: MakiDex Ignites the DeFi Space on Solana

MakiDex, an emerging platform in the Solana space, has recently made waves with its migration from Heco and Fantom blockchains. This strategic move is...
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Coinbase Challenges Senators’ Call for Tighter Regulation on Bitcoin ETFs

Amidst growing debates over the regulation of cryptocurrency ETFs, Coinbase's chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, has criticized a recent letter by two United States...
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Bitcoin Rumors Sparked by Max Keiser’s Tweet

Bitcoin maximalist Max Keiser has once again set the cryptocurrency world abuzz with rumors of a potential $500 billion Bitcoin purchase by Qatar, a...