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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Peter Schiff Talks to Irwin Schiff about Tax Resistance, Libertarianism, Life...

Peter Schiff (PS): Good evening, Dad. It's an honor to have this conversation with you. Let's start with tax resistance. As a prominent tax...
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Australian Job Market Reveals Mixed Signals as Vacancies Decline but Demand...

Maria Irene The Australian job market has been experiencing mixed signals in recent months, with a decline in job vacancies for the third consecutive quarter,...
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The Impending Crisis in Commercial Real Estate: A Debate Unfolds

Maria Irene As the world continues to grapple with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, a crisis is brewing in the commercial real estate (CRE)...
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Migrations: A History of Where We All Come From – A...

Maria Irene "Migrations: A History of Where We All Come From" by DK, with a foreword by David Olusoga, is a brilliantly written and visually...
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Coinbase Calls for Pro-Crypto Policies as US Risks Losing 1 Million...

Maria Irene Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, recently appealed to the US government for pro-crypto policies in light of a report by Electric Capital. The...
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Nereus Finance’s NXUSD Stablecoin Simplifies DeFi Experience and Boosts Global Spending...

Maria Irene As decentralized finance (DeFi) continues to gain traction in the world of cryptocurrencies, users are constantly seeking innovative ways to maximize their investments...