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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Liquidium Highlights Bitcoin-Backed $10,010 USDT Loan

Liquidium has highlighted a recent Bitcoin-backed loan on its platform after a user deposited 0.75 BTC as collateral and received $10,010 in USDT within...

Ash Crypto and Dominic Williams clash over ICP’s five-year price decline

A public dispute over Internet Computer’s token performance has broken out on X after crypto commentator Ash Crypto questioned what happened to ICP’s value...

ODIN.fun moves token locking to final testing as staking development begins

ODIN.fun is preparing to introduce token locking and staking features as it continues development of new tools for users and liquidity providers. The locking feature...

FomoWell and Bitflare to host Bitcoin, AI and privacy gathering in Hong Kong

FomoWell and Bitflare are set to host a gathering in Hong Kong on August 26, bringing together participants from the Bitcoin, artificial intelligence, privacy...
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Understanding the Differences Between XRP and Ripple: A Comprehensive Guide

What is XRP? XRP is a digital currency that was created by Ripple Labs, Inc. in 2012. It is used as a medium of exchange...
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The Evolution of the American Dollar: From Colonial Times to Global...

By Maria Irene The American dollar is one of the most powerful currencies in the world, used as a medium of exchange, store of value,...
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HSBC UK Bank Acquires SVB UK to Strengthen Commercial Banking Franchise

Maria Irene HSBC UK Bank's recent acquisition of SVB UK for £1 ($1.21) marks a significant move in the banking industry, as HSBC strengthens its...
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Peter Schiff’s ‘How an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes’: A...

Maria Irene Peter Schiff's book "How an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes" is a fascinating and entertaining introduction to the principles of economics. In...
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Silicon Valley Bank Collapses Triggering Fear of Wider Financial Crisis

Maria Irene Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the bank that specializes in providing financing to tech startups, recently collapsed due to a classic run on the...
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Crypto for the Masses: A Review of ‘The Bitcoin Standard’ by...

Maria Irene The rise of cryptocurrencies has sparked a wave of interest and investment from millennials and tech enthusiasts alike. However, despite the hype, many...