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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Ripple Effect: The High-Stakes Legal Battle of XRP and its Potential...

In the realm of digital finance, all eyes are on the high-stakes legal drama unfolding between Ripple Labs, the creator of the cryptocurrency XRP,...
Maria Irene

Crypto Jumble: The Binance Cocktail of Customer Funds and Cash Flow

As the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance has found itself at the center of a swirling controversy. Reports suggest that the company commingled customer...
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Spiraling Into Debt: Gromen Sheds Light on the Economic Domino Effect

Luke Gromen, Founder & President of Forest for the Trees (FFTT), unraveled the complex tapestry of global economics, dissecting the intricate threads of energy...
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The Great Ordinals Skirmish: Digital Gold Rush or Technological Trojan Horse?

In the captivating cosmos of Bitcoin, it becomes an odyssey to stay current with each spectacular ascent, sudden plummet, and interstellar discord. Amid the...
Maria Irene

Tax Hikes in Victoria: A ‘Suite’ Deal or a Bitter Pill...

Victoria may be leading Australia in terms of population density, with its shining star, Melbourne, standing proud as the country's largest city, bustling with...
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Debt, Darius, and Dollars: A Crisis Unfolding

As the US teeters on the brink of another fiscal crisis, financial analyst Darius Dale presents a chilling yet astute examination of the potentially...