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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ICP Holds Its Ground Against Bitcoin, But True Decoupling Still Awaits

The ICP versus BTC chart over the past four and a half months tells a story that many altcoin holders would probably welcome right...
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Musk Predicts AI Could Achieve Digital Human Emulation Within a Year

Elon Musk has suggested that artificial intelligence could reach a major turning point by the end of this year, claiming it may be capable...
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Menese Launches Fully On-Chain Sui DEX Execution With Cross-Chain Automation

Menese has announced that Sui DEX functionality is now live on its platform, introducing what it describes as tamper-proof, fully on-chain execution for decentralised...
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ICP Trades Below Realised Price as On-Chain Data Points to Capitulation...

Internet Computer’s token, ICP, is once again drawing attention from analysts watching on-chain valuation signals, as market price continues to trade well below its...
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Odin.fun Expands Bitcoin Trading Features With Faster Finality and Gas-Free Swaps

Odin.fun has shared a fresh update on its platform, highlighting a growing list of features now live as the project continues building regardless of...
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ICPay Launches Payment Links to Enable Instant Crypto Payments

ICPay has rolled out Payment Links, a new feature designed to make crypto payments faster and more accessible. The tool allows users to create...