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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Coinbase and Yellow Card: Uniting for a Crypto-Powered Africa

Coinbase, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange based in the United States, recently unveiled its strategic alliance with Yellow Card, a key figure in Africa's stablecoin...
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Navigating the Bitcoin ETF Waters: JPMorgan’s Bold Predictions, Vanguard’s Caution, and...

In a world where the tides of finance are increasingly influenced by the currents of technology, the recent developments around Bitcoin ETFs present a...
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Bitcoin ETFs Stir the Pot: Balancing Innovation with Regulation

The recent nod from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to spot Bitcoin ETFs has sent ripples across the financial landscape, sparking a...
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Circle’s Bold Stride Towards Public Trading: Navigating the Crypto Waters

Circle Internet Financial, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has made a strategic move towards joining the ranks of publicly traded companies. This confidential...
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Hong Kong Researchers Lead Educational Revolution: AI4K12 Initiative Sparks AI and...

A cadre of Hong Kong-based researchers is reshaping the educational landscape through the AI4K12 initiative, a pioneering effort to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and...
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Vitalik Buterin Advocates Pragmatic Gas Limit Boost in Ethereum’s Evolution

Ethereum co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, has proposed a pragmatic adjustment to the gas limit, signaling a potential enhancement to the network's throughput. Speaking at the...