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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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...

DFINITY says Internet Computer network withstood AI-enabled attack

The Internet Computer network withstood what DFINITY co-founder Dominic Williams described as a widespread, AI-enabled attack involving hundreds of canisters using malformed WebAssembly (Wasm)...
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Modest Debut for Ethereum Futures ETFs in Lackluster Opening Day

The highly anticipated launch of nine new Ethereum futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on October 2 has failed to generate the expected excitement, as day...
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Solana’s 27-Week Investment Streak Surges Amidst Crypto Standstill

In a crypto market marked by relative stillness, Solana emerges as the undisputed champion of institutional favor, extending its investment streak to an impressive...
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Coinbase Taps into Lion City’s Crypto Roar with a Major Payment...

The bustling blockchain landscape in Singapore just got a high-profile boost with Coinbase Singapore bagging a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary...
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Honda Drives Full Throttle into the Crypto Universe, But It’s Not...

Maria Irene Honda's recent announcement that it will accept cryptocurrencies for its range of products is a major shift in the company's business model and...
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Crypto Speedsters Wirex and i2c Turbocharge Global Payments

When it comes to innovation in the cryptocurrency payments sector, strategic collaborations often serve as the catalyst for revolutionary changes. The recent partnership between...
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Stealthy Threat Emerges: Lazarus Group Unleashes LightlessCan Malware in Fake Job...

In a concerning development, cybersecurity researchers at ESET have uncovered a new and sophisticated malware variant, named "LightlessCan," deployed by the notorious North Korean...