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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Bit-Bit-Boom! Soloway Flags ‘Bittersweet’ Future for Bitcoin Amid Inflation Jitters

In a recent online interview with Kitco, Gareth Soloway, the chief market strategist and financial luminary, unpacked his predictions for Bitcoin and Gold, touching...
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From Memecoins to Minefields: BRC-20 Tokens Stirring Up the Bitcoin Mining...

In a recent Tweet thread by Oshi Finance, an expert voice in the world of cryptocurrency, insights into an unexpected development in Bitcoin and...
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Securities, Cryptocurrency, and the Digital Gold Rush: A Guide for the...

In the age of digital finance, terms like 'cryptocurrency', 'digital asset', and 'blockchain' have become commonplace, but understanding the fine print can be a...
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Ripple Effect: The High-Stakes Legal Battle of XRP and its Potential...

In the realm of digital finance, all eyes are on the high-stakes legal drama unfolding between Ripple Labs, the creator of the cryptocurrency XRP,...
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Crypto Jumble: The Binance Cocktail of Customer Funds and Cash Flow

As the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance has found itself at the center of a swirling controversy. Reports suggest that the company commingled customer...
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Spiraling Into Debt: Gromen Sheds Light on the Economic Domino Effect

Luke Gromen, Founder & President of Forest for the Trees (FFTT), unraveled the complex tapestry of global economics, dissecting the intricate threads of energy...