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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Onicai reports sharp rise in funnAI activity after new UI launch

Onicai says activity on its funnAI platform rose sharply within 24 hours of the launch of a new user interface, with increases reported across...

Language Support Expanded With Seven New Languages and Bug Fixes

A recent update has expanded language support while addressing a number of bugs and making changes to the platform's language preferences. The update adds support...

Liquidium Plans NFT Lending Market for Robinhood Chain

Liquidium.WTF is preparing to launch a peer-to-peer NFT lending market for the Robinhood Chain, giving users a way to borrow against supported NFTs through...

ICP Supply Turns Deflationary as Minting Falls on August 28

ICP recorded a net reduction in supply on August 28 after daily minting fell sharply while token burns remained elevated, according to figures published...
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Ripple Gains Upper Hand as SEC Faces Setbacks in Legal Battle

In a recent turn of events, Ripple, the blockchain-based payment protocol, has secured a notable advantage in its ongoing legal skirmish with the U.S....
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Milei’s Maverick Mandate: Steering Argentina into a Bitcoin-Driven Future

In an unprecedented political twist, Javier Milei, an economist and a key figure of the La Libertad Avanza party, ascended to Argentina's presidential throne,...
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The Shadow War in Crypto: Unmasking the FTX-ICP Tangle

The story of FTX's alleged undermining of Internet Computer (ICP) is a stark reminder of the complex interplay of power, technology, and market dynamics...
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Tao’s Terrific Twist: From Philosophy to Profit in Crypto’s Latest Saga

Where giants like Bitcoin and Ethereum often overshadow newer entrants, the remarkable ascent of Tao (TAO) emerges as a striking anomaly. Within just a...
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Fidelity Eyes Ethereum ETF: $4.5 Trillion Asset Management Giant Seeks SEC...

Fidelity, a colossal asset management firm overseeing an impressive $4.5 trillion in assets, has joined the growing list of institutions aiming to introduce a...
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BIS Study Highlights Stability Concerns in Stablecoins, Advocates for Central Bank...

In a recent study released by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), stablecoins have come under scrutiny for lacking crucial mechanisms that ensure money...