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...
Books
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Exploring the Enigma of Consciousness

Maria Irene In "Conscious: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind," author Annaka Harris tackles the intriguing and complex subject of consciousness,...
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Short Sellers Rake in Over $100 Million on Deutsche Bank Stock,...

Maria Irene In recent weeks, short sellers have made substantial gains, with over $100 million in paper profits, by betting against Deutsche Bank stock, according...
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Jack Dorsey’s net worth takes a hit as Block Inc. faces...

Maria Irene The co-founder of Block Inc., Jack Dorsey, saw his net worth drop by $526 million in a single day following allegations of widespread...
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Delving into the Complex World of Fixed Income Markets

Maria Irene Fixed Income Markets and Their Derivatives by Suresh Sundaresan is a comprehensive and insightful guide into the intricate world of fixed income markets,...
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Halborn Discovers Critical Flaws in 280+ Blockchain Networks

Maria Irene Rab13s Vulnerabilities Expose Over $25 Billion in Digital Assets: Halborn Discovers Critical Flaws in 280+ Blockchain Networks In March 2022, the cybersecurity firm Halborn...
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Fixed Income Markets: Exploring the Global Landscape and Understanding their Dynamics...

Maria Irene Fixed income markets refer to a type of financial market where investors trade debt securities such as bonds, treasury bills, and other debt...