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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Caffeine AI

Caffeine combines AI app building and inference in one platform

Caffeine AI has introduced a new capability that allows users to build applications and access AI inference through the same platform, interface and account...

Liquidium records busiest weekend as deposits and borrowing reach new highs

Liquidium has reported its busiest weekend on record, with 91 successful deposit and borrowing actions alongside new all-time highs in supplied liquidity and outstanding...

Polygig launches job board and freelance marketplace on Internet Computer

Polygig has launched a new job board and freelance marketplace on the Internet Computer, offering a platform where workers receive their full payout without...

DaoDex launches governance-based token fair launch protocol on ICP

DaoDex has launched a governance-based token fair launch protocol on the Internet Computer, presenting an alternative approach to launching projects and distributing tokens. The protocol...
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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...