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LedgerLife Releases New Book on the Internet Computer as Kindle Edition Becomes Available
LedgerLife has released a new book examining the technology and ideas behind the Internet Computer Protocol, adding a long-form…

Does Inflation Have a Master? Decoding Ludwig von Mises’ Economic Blueprint
Ludwig von Mises’ insights into the dynamics of money and inflation continue to be of significant relevance, and his work, encapsulated in…

Currents of Capital: Inside the World of Global Liquidity
Capital Wars: The Rise of Global Liquidity, authored by Michael Howell, offers a profound and insightful examination of the intricate…

Unveiling the Mysteries of the Cosmos in ‘White Holes: Inside the Horizon’
In his latest work, ‘White Holes: Inside the Horizon,’ Carlo Rovelli, with Simon Carnell’s literary assistance, embarks on an enthralling…

Bubble Trouble: Peter Schiff’s Dire Forecast in ‘The Real Crash’
In his book “The Real Crash: America’s Coming Bankruptcy – How to Save Yourself and Your Country,” New York Times best-selling author…

Rethinking Economics: A Deep Dive into the Austrian School’s Methodology
In the world of economic theory, few works challenge the conventional wisdom as boldly as Hans-Hermann Hoppe’s “Economic Science and the…

Navigating the Storm: A Roadmap to Overcome Global Permacrisis
In an era where the term ‘crisis’ seems almost understated, “Permacrisis: A Plan to Fix a Fractured World” emerges as a vital navigational…

Oil, Power, and War: A Dark History — More Relevant Than Ever
The recent flare-up between Gaza and Israel has injected a new level of volatility into an already unstable international landscape. As…

A Mind-Bending Voyage Into Consciousness: ‘I’m a Strange Loop’ Unravels Reality
Maria Irene Douglas Hofstadter’s magnum opus, “I’m a Strange Loop,” takes us on a deeply engaging, metaphysical journey that explores the…

Dancing with Eternity: Brian Greene’s ‘Until the End of Time’ Tackles the Cosmos’ Great Tango of Mind and Matter
In the vast ocean of literature seeking to bridge the gap between scientific discourse and human existentialism, few works rise to the…

A Mind-Bending Voyage Into Consciousness: ‘I’m a Strange Loop’ Unravels Reality
Maria Irene Douglas Hofstadter’s magnum opus, “I’m a Strange Loop,” takes us on a deeply engaging, metaphysical journey that explores the…

Quantum Quirks and Conscious Craniums: Unraveling Penrose’s Emperor’s New Mind
Every now and again, a book comes along that is bound to stir up discussion. ‘The Emperor’s New Mind: Concerning Computers, Minds, and the…

Outlive: A Mosaic Guide to the Art of Aging Gracefully
In an era teeming with health enthusiasts, superfood promoters, and suspiciously young-looking longevity researchers, “Outlive: The…

Whirlwind Romance with the Cosmos: Seven Brief Lessons on Physics
Maria Irene Reading Carlo Rovelli’s “Seven Brief Lessons on Physics” is like stepping onto a cosmic roller coaster, with twists and turns…

Invisible War: Unmasking the Battles Behind Your Electronics
In the current era, where technology drives every aspect of our lives, semiconductors, the minuscule yet mighty components of our…

Chrono-Whirlpool: Wading Through the Tides of Time with Carlo Rovelli’s Pen
Order of Time is a literary and scientific masterstroke that delicately weaves the tapestry of time, forcing readers to re-evaluate their…

Swords, Shields and Shillings: Le Goff Takes You Back in Time!
In this age of cryptocurrency and digital wallets, the idea of clutching a silver coin might seem like a vestige of a distant past.…

Liquidity Lanes: Navigating the Global Financial Highway
Maria Irene In the realm of financial literature, few books manage to strike a balance between academic rigor and practical insights.…

The Great Demographic Reversal: A Bold Examination of the Interplay Between Ageing Societies, Economic Inequality and Inflation
The Great Demographic Reversal: Ageing Societies, Waning Inequality, and an Inflation Revival” by Charles Goodhart and Manoj Pradhan is an…

Rune Østgård’s Vision: A Millennium of Inflation and the Dawn of Bitcoin’s Monetary Freedom
In a compelling video discussion titled “1000 Years of Inflation with Rune Østgård”, the Norwegian lawyer, author, and Bitcoin advocate…

Dissecting the Indian Elephant: A Comprehensive Review of The Oxford Handbook of the Indian Economy
Maria Irene In ‘The Oxford Handbook of the Indian Economy’, editor Chetan Ghate brings together a richly diverse collection of essays…

Navigating the Economic Labyrinth: A Comprehensive Analysis of Housing Markets
In his thought-provoking work, “The Housing Boom and Bust,” Thomas Sowell provides an eye-opening examination of the intricate dynamics of…

The Inside Scoop: Dissecting the Federal Reserve’s Impact on America in ‘Fed Up’
“Fed Up: An Insider’s Take on Why the Federal Reserve is Bad for America” by Danielle DiMartino Booth provides a unique perspective on the…

An Insightful Journey Through Modern Macroeconomics
A Review of Robert J. Barro’s ‘Macroeconomics: A Modern Approach In “Macroeconomics: A Modern Approach,” renowned economist Robert J.…

Rethinking Debt: David Graeber’s Groundbreaking Exploration of Its 5,000-Year History and Impact on Society
In “Debt: The First 5,000 Years,” anthropologist David Graeber undertakes a comprehensive examination of the history of debt and its…

Revisiting Monetary Fundamentals: An Insightful Journey through America’s Financial Past
Maria Irene In “A Monetary History of the United States, 1867-1960,” Nobel laureate Milton Friedman and co-author Anna Schwartz provide a…

Unraveling the Intricacies of Australia’s Property Market: The Great Australian Land Bubble: The Billion Dollar Swindle
In “The Great Australian Land Bubble: The Billion Dollar Swindle,” authors Peter Hendy and Ron Best delve into the complex world of the…

The Maverick Mastermind: Elon Musk, the Man Reshaping Our World
In his book “Elon Musk: How the Billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla is Shaping Our Future,” Ashlee Vance delves deep into the life of one…

Unleash the Power of Your Crypto with Trader Joe’s Liquidity Farming Strategies
Are you looking to dip your toes into the world of cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi)? Trader Joe’s got your back with their…

A Long Run House Price Index: The Herengracht Index, 1628-1973
A Comprehensive Review of Long-term Real Estate Trends and Their Implications Maria Irene In “A Long Run House Price Index: The…

Unlock the Secrets of Cryptography with Alko R. Meijer’s Algebra for Cryptologists
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and digital communication, cryptography has emerged as a fundamental aspect of modern…

A Deep Dive into Bitcoin’s Intricate World with Andreas M. Antonopoulos
In “Mastering Bitcoin,” Andreas M. Antonopoulos, a world-renowned expert in the field of cryptocurrencies, delivers a comprehensive and…

Manias, Panics, and Crashes: A Timeless Journey Through Financial Crisis History
Maria Irene Charles P. Kindleberger’s “Manias, Panics, and Crashes: A History of Financial Crises” is a comprehensive and insightful…

Ludwig von Mises’ Masterful Exploration of Economics and the ‘Crack-up Boom’ Phenomenon
Maria Irene Ludwig von Mises’ “Human Action: A Treatise on Economics” is a monumental work that has not only stood the test of time but…

Kings of Crypto: A Riveting Journey from Silicon Valley to Wall Street, Redefining the Financial Landscape
Kings of Crypto: One Startup’s Quest to Take Cryptocurrency Out of Silicon Valley and Onto Wall Street, authored by Jeff John Roberts, is…

Mastering the Rules: A Comprehensive Review of ‘The Real Estate Game’
In “The Real Estate Game,” William J. Poorvu and Jeffrey L. Cruikshank bring their wealth of experience and knowledge to the table,…

Exploring the Depths of Rational Thinking
Rationality: From AI to Zombies by Eliezer Yudkowsky is a thought-provoking and illuminating collection of essays that explores the…

Defying the Market’s Rigged Game: Practical Guide to Weather the Storm
Maria Irene Rigged to Fail: Blunt-Spoken Investment Solutions for Unsuspecting Investors, penned by seasoned Wall Street insiders Matthew…

Discover the Richness of El Salvador: A Captivating Journey through People, Culture, and Traditions
In the fascinating book, “El Salvador: The People and Culture (Lands, Peoples, and Cultures),” the author takes readers on an eye-opening…

Navigating the Whirlwind of Financial Manias
In “Boom and Bust: A Global History of Financial Bubbles,” authors William Quinn and John D. Turner masterfully present a comprehensive…

Friedrich Hayek: The Ideas and Influence of the Libertarian Economist
Maria Irene Friedrich Hayek was one of the most influential economists and social thinkers of the 20th century. His ideas on individual…

Options Made Easy: A User-Friendly Guide for Aspiring Options Traders
Maria Irene Options trading has always been a complex and intimidating subject for many people, but Guy Cohen’s book “Options Made Easy”…

Exploring the Silk Road: Four Essential Books Unveiling the Dark Web’s Infamous Marketplace
Maria Irene In today’s interconnected world, the internet has become an essential part of our daily lives. But beneath the surface of the…

King of Capital: A Compelling Chronicle of Schwarzman’s Tenacity and Blackstone’s Meteoric Journey
Maria Irene “King of Capital: The Remarkable Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Steve Schwarzman and Blackstone,” authored by David Carey and…

Federal Mafia: A Controversial Exposé on the Unlawful Collection of Income Taxes
Maria Irene “Federal Mafia: How It Illegally Imposes and Unlawfully Collects Income Taxes,” written by the late Irwin Schiff, is a…

Migrations: A History of Where We All Come From – A Journey Through Human Migration
Maria Irene “Migrations: A History of Where We All Come From” by DK, with a foreword by David Olusoga, is a brilliantly written and…

Achieving Financial Security through Dividend Investing: A Comprehensive Review of ‘How to Retire on Dividends’
Maria Irene “How to Retire on Dividends: Earn a Safe 8%, Leave Your Principal Intact” by Brett Owens and Tom Jacobs is a comprehensive…

A Whimsical Adventure Through Space and Time: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Omnibus Review
Maria Irene The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Omnibus, a collection of the five iconic novels by the late, great Douglas Adams, takes…

Exploring the Enigma of Consciousness
Maria Irene In “Conscious: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind,” author Annaka Harris tackles the intriguing and complex…

Delving into the Complex World of Fixed Income Markets
Maria Irene Fixed Income Markets and Their Derivatives by Suresh Sundaresan is a comprehensive and insightful guide into the intricate…

When Money Dies: A Chilling Account of Weimar Germany’s Hyperinflation Crisis
Maria Irene When Money Dies, authored by Adam Fergusson and published in 2010, is a harrowing account of the devastating hyperinflation…

The Rise and Fall of Urban Economies: A Fascinating Look at the Economic History of San Francisco and Los Angeles
Maria Irene “The Rise and Fall of Urban Economies: Lessons from San Francisco and Los Angeles” by Michael Storper, Thomas Kemeny, Naji P.…

Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach
Maria Irene Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach by Stuart Russell and Peter Norvig is a comprehensive textbook that provides an…

Reminiscences of a Stock Operator: A Timeless Classic on Trading and Investing
Maria Irene “Reminiscences of a Stock Operator” is a classic book that was first published in 1923. The author, Edwin Lefèvre, presents…

Friedman’s Capitalism & Freedom: A Must-Read for Anyone Interested in Economics and Politics
By Maria Irene If you’re like me, you probably never thought you’d pick up a book about economics voluntarily. But after seeing Capitalism…

Peter Schiff’s ‘How an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes’: A Delightful and Informative Introduction to Economics
Maria Irene Peter Schiff’s book “How an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes” is a fascinating and entertaining introduction to the principles…

Martin Wolf’s new book offers a thought-provoking analysis of the challenges facing modern economies
By Maria Irene In The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism, Martin Wolf offers a thought-provoking analysis of the current state of democratic…

DeFi Emerges as a Promising Alternative to Traditional Finance
Maria Irene Decentralized finance, or DeFi, has been one of the fastest-growing sectors in the blockchain space. It allows people to…

Avalanche Subnets: The Power of Customizable Blockchain Networks
Maria Irene Blockchain technology has come a long way since its inception in 2008 with the creation of Bitcoin. Today, blockchain networks…

ERC20 vs. ERC4337: Understanding the Differences in Ethereum Standards
Maria Irene As the world of blockchain technology evolves, developers are continually introducing new standards to enhance user experience…

Cardano: The Scientific Blockchain Platform Driving Innovation in Decentralized Finance
Maria Irene In the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency, the term “third-generation” is often used to describe the latest wave of…

Customers Demand, Ripple Delivers with Sidechains
With customers demanding more and better smart contract functionality, payment platform Ripple is poised to deliver it. The go-ahead…

What is the Frax Protocol?
In a cryptocurrency market ever familiar with volatility, continuous stablecoin innovation will remain necessary and noteworthy. Frax is…

Is it a Bird, is it a Plane . . . No, it’s DeFi!
Now DeFi and Dapps have become part of the crypto lexicon, it can be hard to admit you don’t actually know exactly what they are! But…

StakeCube Welcomes Tradeable Mine Workers
Teething problems with the ground-breaking MineCube model have led to ongoing updates—including the introduction of tradeable mine…

BitPay to Support Crypto on ApplePay
BitPay has now added support for cryptocurrency payments on Apple Pay. The company also announced that Google Pay and Samsung Pay will be…

Zilliqa launches staking on mainnet
The launch will also see the introduction of the governance ZIL token, enabling long-term token holders to play a part in Zilliqa’s…

Binance CEO welcomes Ethereum-based DeFi projects to join Binance Smart Chain
In a recent tweet discussion, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao welcomed more Ethereum-based DeFi projects to join the Binance Smart Chain (BSC)…

TronWallet launches In-App Offering for KLV token
1.2 billion KLV up for sale After requests to buy the Klever (KLV) token, TronWallet has announced that purchases will be possible through…

In the last two months, Cardano has registered highest developer activity
Cardano (ADA) registered the highest level of daily developer activity in the period between July and August 2020, according to data…

DeFi platform Compound launches price oracle
As part of its efforts to migrate to the Open Price Feed, money market protocol Compound has released its own price oracle, which is a…

Voyager crypto broker app to launch in Canada
Voyager Digital has announced that it has expanded its crypto brokerage services to the Canadian market. The firm whose parent company is…

ETH DApps cross $10Bn in transaction volume
Decentralized apps built on the Ethereum blockchain reached a transaction volume of $10.17 billion in Q2 of 2020, says a new report.…

Limitless array of DApps: Matic
Secure, scalable and instant transactions—are the 3Ms (mantras) of Matic, a blockchain scalability platform based in India, which aspires…

Blockchain developer reveals private messaging and payment system ‘Stamp Chat’
Blockchain developer Shammah Chancellor (otherwise known as @micropresident) has revealed details about a new project called Stamp Chat,…

Matic Network’s first iteration of staking solution is now live
Launched in stages, Matic Network announced its first iteration of staking solution is now live. Direct staking will initially be…

Synthetix’ new yield farming pool to improve liquidity of Bitcoin: Kain Warwick
Yield farming is the new buzzword in the crypto space that allows coin owners to leverage the highest possible return from various DeFi…

Flits 4.0: A slick look with new features
Decentralised masternode hosting app Flits has launched a new version of its app with superior features Here’s some good news for crypto…

India’s crypto firm Matic hopes to grow ten-fold
The India-based Matic Foundation announced via a blog post that it had brought 10 nodes online. Matic hopes to grow this network ten-fold.…

Dharma launches Social Payments to send DAI stablecoins to Twitter users
Dharma, a prominent DeFi cryptobank, launched “Social Payments” as a way to send payments to any Twitter user from Dharma accounts making…

Square allows US citizens to direct govt stimulus payments to their app
Within hours of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) green-lighting the distribution of stimulus funds to citizens who don’t file tax…

TronWallet to launch decentralized city builder game
Build your villa, produce resources to grow your assets and trade on the open market with TRX directly in the TronWallet Dapp Browser from…

Storj Labs launches decentralized cloud storage
Storj Labs has announced the general availability of Tardigrade, a decentralized cloud storage service designed for enterprise users.…

Decoding the Hive blockchain
The Hive blockchain launch will be at 10am EST, Friday, 20 March. A passionate effort, created by a large group of Steem community members…

Blocktrade’s Dan Notestein leads Steem hardfork to establish Hive.io
Prominent community leaders and developers of Steem are hardforking steem to create Hive.io. The move is a hostile hard fork and is…

Markets down but Coinbase launches Bitcoin batching
Leading US crypto exchange Coinbase has rolled out Bitcoin batching, enabling fewer fees and less congestion on the Bitcoin network—just…

Mobile payments available for MCO Visa card in US
Mobile payments are now available for MCO Visa Card in the US. It will work with most of the devices used every day and card details are…

Why Kyber’s Automated Price Reserve allows better use of ‘locked’ token inventory
Kyber’s Automated Price Reserve (APR) allows much more efficient utilization of ‘locked’ token inventory compared to Uniswap, says Loi…

Now, make payments with an SMS
A new XRP-based payments app will allow four billion smartphone users to send money anywhere in the world via SMS, the most widely used…

TronWallet releases new version to enrich user experience
TronWallet, one of the world’s most trusted wallet solutions, and Getty/IO have unveiled their latest innovative and advanced version…

Japanese messaging giant launches BitFront
Japanese messaging giant LINE has shut down its Singapore Crypto Exchange BitBox and launched a global platform called BitFront. Based in…

Electroneum’s freelance platform AnyTask goes global
Following several weeks of highly successful internal and external beta testing, Electroneum has finally announced the global soft launch…

Ethereum UI for deposit contract may be presented in 2 weeks
According to rumors, Ethereum Foundation’s new user interface (UI) for the deposit contract could be officially presented at the Ethereum…

Dharma app live on Google Playstore
Dharma, a cryptobank, which harnesses the power of blockchain technology to deliver a superior money management experience, has announced…

New version of Steemit this week. No sudden token swap: Justin Sun
During the much anticipated AMA aired by Tron founder Justin Sun and Steem co-founder Ned Scott on 16 February, Sun said his focus will be…

Ethereum Classic developers work in improving security
Ethereum Classic developers are now working on a way to increase security of the Ethereum Classic network, preventing 51% attacks and…

Tavitt to enter BitTorrent ecosystem
Tavitt (Thailand) Co., Ltd. will enter the BitTorrent ecosystem “BTFS” and has agreed to transfer Tavittcoin to TRON blockchain and…

Ethereum, Tron war heats up as latter eyes China, India
Tron’s DeFi will compete with Ethereum in Chinese, Indian markets. In a recent interview with Messari CEO Ryan Selkis, Tron’s Justin Sun…