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 prepares ICP cloud engines for AI-powered enterprise applications

DFINITY is preparing to roll out ICP cloud engines, a new development on the Internet Computer designed to support AI-powered applications and enterprise software,...

Internet Computer applies for .icp top-level domain in 2026 round

The Internet Computer’s application for the .icp top-level domain has passed an initial review by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)...

Caffeine Studio adds domain registration and built-in tools for app creators

Caffeine Studio is offering app creators a range of built-in tools, including domain registration, email, analytics and publishing options, as it aims to simplify...

AI services could account for 8.8% of US GDP by 2032

Artificial intelligence services could account for 8.8 per cent of US gross domestic product by 2032, according to projections estimating how much businesses and...
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Bots, Blockchains, and Body Goals: The Surprising Intersection of AI and...

Maria Irene In an era where cryptocurrency reigns supreme and finance is becoming increasingly digital, an unexpected player emerges on the scene: chatbots. As springtime...
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Bit-coinfused? Inflation Sparks Fresh Debate on Bitcoin’s Real Bling!

Maria Irene In a quirky twist, recent posts on X platform have ignited a fresh debate around Bitcoin's valuation, especially when juxtaposed with 2017's top...
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Crypto Clampdown or Calculated Play? Australia’s Banking Shift on Cryptocurrencies

Maria Irene The Australian banking landscape is seemingly undergoing a déjà vu moment reminiscent of January 2018. During that period, a stark restriction saw crypto...
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Bitcoin: Not Just Digital Gold but a Green Catalyst, says KPMG

In a seminal report released by KPMG International Limited, a key pillar among the Big Four accounting firms, Bitcoin's inherent value and sustainability were...
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Tether’s Surging Holdings: An Ascension to the Top 11 Bitcoin Holders...

In a significant development that is poised to ignite both intrigue and speculation within the cryptocurrency landscape, stablecoin issuer Tether has ascended to become...
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ChainGPT V1 Gears Up For Launch: An AI-Powered ‘Swiss Army Knife’...

On August 10th, at 12PM (UTC), the most anticipated launch in the Web3 industry will finally be taking place. The all-new ChainGPT V1, loaded...