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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IcFalcon Aims to Simplify Internet Computer App Development

Building applications on the Internet Computer can involve several development steps, from configuring the backend and canisters to preparing the frontend and deployment environment....

ICP Proposal Could Bring BAT Into Chain-Key Token System

A new Internet Computer governance proposal is drawing attention to the possibility of bringing Basic Attention Token (BAT) into ICP's chain-key token framework as...

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...
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Crypto Industry in Turmoil as Signature Bank Shutdown Raises Questions

Maria Irene The recent shutdown of Signature Bank has raised concerns within the crypto community, with some experts suggesting that the US government is waging...
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The 2008 Financial Crisis: A Decade Later, Lessons Learned and Unlearned

By Maria Irene More than ten years ago, the world was shaken by the global financial crisis, which began in the United States and quickly...
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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...