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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There’s a New ‘BOSS’ in Bitcoin Town, and It’s Smart as...

In an era where technological advancements are as routine as breakfast, yet another wave is set to shake the Bitcoin ecosystem. This time, the...
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Demystifying UTXOs: A Shopper’s Guide to Bitcoin Transactions!

Picture a day at the grocery store: you've just bought a carton of milk for $2.50, but all you have is a $5 bill....
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Landfills, Bitcoin, and the Climate Crusade: A New Zealand Activist’s Unexpected...

Maria Irene Daniel Batten, a climate activist and tech founder-turned-Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Analyst from New Zealand, recently took to Twitter to share a...
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Gloves Come Off in Binance vs. SEC Bout: A Retrospective Analysis...

Maria Irene In the latest chapter of the high-stakes legal feud between cryptocurrency behemoth Binance and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the legal...
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Taming the Indian Tiger: Tesla’s Tryst with the Subcontinent

After years of speculation, and a series of business flirtations, it seems that Tesla's arrival in India may finally be on the horizon. Recent...
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Gemini Bets Big on Asia-Pacific: The New Crypto Frontier

In a bold move to capture the impending growth of the cryptocurrency market, Gemini, the renowned crypto exchange, announced its strategic expansion plans into...