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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Bitstamp Showdown: Settlers Vs. Speculators in the Wild West of the...

Navigating the Bitstamp Terrain: Pioneering Through Blocks and Parcels in the Bitcoin Metaverse Bitstamps, the revolutionary digital mosaics that allow individuals to etch their ownership...
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Make It Rain Cryptoback™ Rewards with Wirex and iPayMy’s Card Crusade...

The future of personal finance seems to be inching closer to a seamless and rewarding experience as Wirex, a prominent player in the digital...
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Bitcoin ETF: BlackRock’s Brave Bet or Bust?

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, is venturing into the cryptocurrency space with its proposed iShares Bitcoin Trust. The company filed for a Bitcoin...
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The Pause That Puzzles: Decoding Powell’s Move to Hold Rates

In a surprising move that deviates from the usual Federal Reserve script, Chairman Jeremone Powell recently made a bold decision to hold rates steady....
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Powell’s Pause: Playing the Long Game or Rolling the Dice on...

In an unexpected move, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced this week that the central bank would keep its key interest rate steady at...
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The Tether Titanic: Can the Stablecoin Stay Buoyant in Crypto’s Choppy...

Maria Irene Tether, the dominant stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market, found itself in a sea of turbulence as it experienced a depegging event in June...