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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Canister Lab

ICPay adds canister management tools and interface updates

ICPay has announced a series of updates to its platform, including interface improvements, responsive design changes and a new canister management tool for Internet...

Menese plans private assets across chains through ICP

Menese Protocol is positioning privacy as a core feature for digital assets, with a plan to bring private asset functionality across different networks through...

One Bridge returns online after cycle consumption fix

ICPanda has announced that One Bridge is back online after its team addressed an issue that had been causing higher cycle consumption on the...

Bitcoin mining payouts could gain privacy through Silent Payments proposal

Bitcoin mining payouts could become more private under an early proposal exploring the use of Silent Payments directly in miner coinbase transactions. Bitfinity Network highlighted...
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Bitwise’s Bold Leap and Bitcoin ETF’s 2024 Game Changer: A $200...

Two significant developments are making waves in the new year. Bitwise Asset Management, a leading name in the crypto finance sector, has recently announced...
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Pioneering the Future of Decentralized Oracles in 2024 and Beyond

Tellor, a trailblazing oracle protocol, has taken the forefront in blockchain innovation, envisioning a future where oracles cater to a diverse user base across...
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GameFi’s Evolution: Breaking Chains in 2024

GameFi, the fusion of gaming and blockchain, might be on the brink of a transformative year, with a lineup of Triple-A (AAA) titles slated...
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Transforming the Bitcoin ETF Landscape: SEC’s New Cash Mechanism, Grayscale’s Renewed...

The cryptocurrency market, often regarded as the frontier of financial innovation, is witnessing a series of strategic shifts that could redefine its interaction with...
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Binance’s Tenacious Journey: Rising Above Challenges, Leading with Growth

2023 has unfolded as a year of resilience and growth for Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. The departure of its...
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India Tightens the Reins on Cryptocurrency: A Regulatory Rethink

The landscape of cryptocurrency regulation in India is experiencing a profound transformation. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has taken a decisive stance, targeting global...