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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LedgerLife launches ICP World Index to track what the token buys...

A new data tool from LedgerLife puts a number on what ICP actually buys, tracking the token's purchasing power across 18 cities and 11...
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Iran Oil Revenues Rise as Exports Hold Above Pre-War Levels

Iran’s oil revenues are climbing as exports remain above pre-war levels, giving Tehran a stronger financial position at a time when much of the...
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MoonBob Floats Mining Game Idea to Boost BOB Burns

MoonBob has emerged as the creator behind the BOB Mining Co. concept, a game idea that blends meme culture, mining mechanics and ICP community...
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BTC Holders Turn to Borrowing Strategies to Unlock Liquidity

Bitcoin holders are increasingly looking at ways to access liquidity without selling their assets, with one strategy gaining attention across the crypto market. The setup...
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ICP Hub Egypt and Menese Protocol Launch Open Source Token Ledger...

ICP Hub Egypt has teamed up with Menese Protocol to release an open source token ledger framework called ICRC-ME, aimed at developers building on...
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KongSwap shuts down April 6, asks users to withdraw before deadline

KongSwap announced it will fully sunset on April 6, leaving ICP traders with days to withdraw funds as the community reacts with frustration and...