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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Switzerland plans new cybersecurity law covering cloud providers

Switzerland is preparing a new standalone cybersecurity law that would introduce obligations for software and hardware providers, protect important digital data and establish cybersecurity...

Dawn of Machines reaches first DOM halving after six months

Dawn of Machines has reached its first token halving, with the project moving into its second 182-day emission period after more than six months...

How to launch an ICRC-1 token on the Internet Computer without coding

Launching a blockchain token can involve development environments, smart contract work and decisions around network costs. On the Internet Computer, developers can use the...

US AI infrastructure investment projected to reach $10.3 trillion by 2032

The United States is entering an unprecedented period of investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, with spending on data centres, power systems, networks and specialised...
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Maria Irene

Trump sets 25% tariff on EU cars and trucks, citing trade...

President Donald J. Trump has announced plans to raise tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25%, linking the move...
Maria Irene

Menese Protocol launches zero-interest Solana lending aimed at holders seeking liquidity...

Menese Protocol has introduced a zero-interest lending product built around Solana, targeting crypto holders who want access to liquidity without offloading their assets during...
Maria Irene

Internet Computer marks five years with focus on new cloud tools

DFINITY Foundation is preparing to mark the fifth anniversary of the Internet Computer on 10 May 2026, with plans to showcase a new set...
Maria Irene

Liquidium adds Ethereum deposits, streamlining funding process

Ethereum deposit addresses are now live on Liquidium, allowing users to fund accounts directly from hardware wallets and centralised exchanges without routing assets through...
Maria Irene

Prompt-built piano shows how AI tools are changing app development

A developer has demonstrated how conversational AI tools are reshaping the way digital products are built, creating a fully playable piano interface without writing...
Maria Irene

DOM patches deployed hours after audit as new burn feature goes...

Developers behind the DOM protocol have moved quickly to address governance gaps identified in a recent self-audit, deploying fixes within hours of disclosure while...