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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AI Alignment Researcher Paul Christiano Explores Strategies to Prevent Catastrophic AI...

In a recent interview, AI safety alignment researcher Paul Christiano delved into the importance of addressing the AI alignment problem and the potential risks...
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Decentralized Nature of Bitcoin Mempools Enhances Security and Resilience in the...

The world of cryptocurrencies is constantly evolving, and one of the most crucial aspects that sets Bitcoin apart from traditional financial systems is its...
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Economist Nick Gerli Forecasts Unemployment Spike in Summer 2023 Based on...

Economist and financial analyst Nick Gerli shared his concerns about the US economy in a series of tweets, warning that the Conference Board's Leading...
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Marathon Digital CEO Fred Thiel Optimistic on Bitcoin’s Future: Debunks Criticisms,...

Marathon Digital Holdings CEO Fred Thiel recently addressed various aspects of Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency industry in an interview with Scott Melker, debunking false...
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Navigating the Complexities of De-Dollarization: A Look at the Resilience of...

Maria Irene In a recent YouTube chat, Brent Johnson, CEO and portfolio manager at Santiago Capital, shed light on the ongoing debate around the potential...
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Oil Market on the Brink: Is a 1979-Style Crisis Looming Amid...

Maria Irene In a recent discussion, Josh Young, Chief Investment Officer of Bison Interests, raised the possibility of a 1979-style oil crisis occurring this year...