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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MULTI/DEX handles liquidations as ICP prices rise

MULTI/DEX on the Internet Computer is operating smoothly as rising ICP prices trigger short liquidations, according to Dominic Williams, founder of DFINITY. Williams said 5%...

DVINITY DAO enters beta with public NNS neuron

The DVINITY DAO has entered beta, with its public NNS neuron now live and plans to fund it with 1,500 ICP as the project...

ICPanda DAO unveils new digital sovereignty plan

ICPanda DAO has proposed a new whitepaper that sets out a broader direction for the project, moving it from its origins as a meme...

Pakistan puts government apps on Internet Computer

Pakistan’s adoption of Internet Computer infrastructure has moved from planning to live government applications, according to a new update from DFINITY Chief Business Officer...
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BlackRock’s Bold Bet: Unveiling the Bitcoin ETF to Mainstream Markets

BlackRock, recognized globally as the largest asset manager, recently made a striking move into the realm of cryptocurrency. The firm has launched a robust...
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AI Scores a Goal in Sports Revolution

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is silently reshaping the sports industry, from transforming player performance to reinventing fan engagement. This technological marvel is introducing an unprecedented...
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Financial Fortune-Telling: Fidelity’s Peek into 2024’s Crypto Crystal Ball

Fidelity, the financial soothsayer, recently unveiled its 2024 Digital Assets Look Ahead report, offering a captivating glimpse into the potential future of finance. According...
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Polygon’s Double Whammy: Amoy Testnet and zkEVM Rollout Reshaping the Blockchain...

Polygon, a Layer 2 blockchain, stands at the cutting edge of crypto innovation. Its recent introduction of the Amoy Proof of Stake testnet and...
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Polkadot’s Parachain Paradigm: Weaving a New Web in Blockchain Interoperability

The quest for interoperability has been akin to the search for the Holy Grail. Amidst this ongoing saga, Polkadot, a relatively young yet ambitious...
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The Ripple Effect: SEC’s Latest Legal Manoeuvres in the Cryptoverse

The  market has witnessed numerous twists and turns, but few have garnered as much attention as the ongoing legal skirmish between the U.S. Securities...