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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Internet Computer Breaks the Chain: Introduces P2P Shake-Up for Turbocharged Connectivity!

The Internet Computer blockchain is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of a novel peer-to-peer (P2P) layer. This transformative protocol aims to revolutionize...
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Bitcoin Mining Goes Green: A Global Shift Toward Sustainable Practices

Bitcoin mining has recently taken center stage, showcasing a growing emphasis on environmentally sustainable practices. A notable pro-Bitcoin portfolio manager, Seth, has highlighted this...
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Crypto Giants Challenge U.S. Treasury’s Proposed Rules on Crypto Mixing

Crypto industry heavyweights Coinbase, Paradigm, and Consensys are uniting to push back against the U.S. Treasury's proposed reporting requirements for transactions involving crypto mixers....
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China’s Stock Market Faces Turbulence: Authorities Weigh Measures to Restore Confidence

Chinese authorities are actively exploring a comprehensive set of measures to stabilize their stock market, according to sources cited by Bloomberg News. The move...
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India’s Stock Market Surges, Edges Past Hong Kong in Global Rankings

India's financial landscape witnessed a historic shift as its stock market soared to new heights, surpassing Hong Kong to claim the fourth spot in...
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Bitman’s BRC-720 Protocol: Dancing Data to Digital Delight in BitWorld

Bitman, initially a humble dataset on the Bitcoin blockchain, has undergone a whimsical transformation with the BRC-720 protocol. This protocol acts as a creative...