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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US Banking Crisis Looms as Fed Raises Rates Amid Industry Consolidation...

The US banking industry is facing an imminent crisis as the Federal Reserve continues its efforts to raise interest rates, amidst increasing consolidation and...
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HyperCycle Unleashes a New Era of AI Collaboration, Seedify IDO on...

HyperCycle is poised to disrupt the AI landscape with its groundbreaking Layer 0++ blockchain architecture, designed to execute AI-related microservices securely, rapidly, and affordably....
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Fumbling Fed: A Story of Broken Predictions and Lost Credibility

Maria Irene The Federal Reserve, once revered as the premier institution for financial stability and foresight, has found itself struggling to maintain credibility in the...
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Alibaba Cloud and Avalanche Team Up to Launch Cloudverse, a One-Stop...

Alibaba Cloud, in collaboration with Avalanche and MUA DAO, has announced the launch of Cloudverse, a comprehensive solution designed to help businesses rapidly deploy...
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Navigating the Looming Real Estate Crash: Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategies

As the American real estate market shows increasing signs of strain, experts like Briton Hill are predicting a potential collapse. Factors such as rising...
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A Week of Tumultuous AI Developments: White House Meeting, Godfather of...

This week has been a whirlwind for the world of artificial intelligence, with several significant events happening in rapid succession. From a critical meeting...