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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Dfinity Joins UNDP SDG Blockchain Accelerator Programme

Dfinity is taking part in a new programme led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) that aims to connect development challenges with technology...

Menese Expands Multi-Chain Trading and Asset Management in One App

Menese is positioning its platform as a single interface for managing assets, trading across multiple networks and automating digital finance tasks. The platform supports asset...

AI Agents Gain Scoped Access to ICP Data While Humans Retain Signing Control

A new update brings AI agents to Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing agents to work with selected blockchain-related...

Crypto markets see $3.5 billion in liquidations as Bitcoin rallies above $72,000

Crypto markets have recorded one of their largest liquidation events on record, with around $3.5 billion in leveraged positions reportedly liquidated over a 24-hour...
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Foreign Investors Pour Billions Into Brazilian Shares as Inflows Gather Pace

Global investors are stepping up their exposure to Brazilian equities, sending fresh capital into the country’s stock market at a pace that already exceeds...
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Claude code security enters research preview to help teams tackle hidden...

Claude Code Security has been introduced in a limited research preview, offering organisations a new way to scan codebases for vulnerabilities and propose targeted...
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Iconfucius v0.3.0 Launches on PyPI With Chain Fusion Trading Tools for...

Iconfucius v0.3.0 is now live on PyPI, introducing a command line trading assistant designed for Bitcoin Rune memecoins operating through Odin. The release positions...
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Juno Upgrades GitHub Integration With OIDC Deployments and Native Sign In

Juno has rolled out an upgraded GitHub integration aimed at simplifying deployments and bringing authentication closer to the workflows developers already use. The update removes...
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Bitcoin’s Last Bear Market Tested Conviction. Investors Now Eye Key Fibonacci...

Bitcoin’s previous bear market remains fresh in the minds of many long term investors. The downturn that unfolded through 2022 was not a routine...
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SPAR Switzerland Begins Accepting Bitcoin Payments Through DFX Swiss and OISY...

Customers at selected SPAR supermarkets across Switzerland can now pay with Bitcoin, following a new integration involving DFX Swiss and OISY Pay. The rollout enables...