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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Onicai Play launches Chess Duel for friend-to-friend matches

Onicai Play has launched Chess Duel, a new feature that allows users to challenge friends to online chess matches through a shared link. Players can...

Anthropic reveals $895 billion in future AI infrastructure commitments

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has disclosed around US$895.4 billion in future commitments for computing power and related infrastructure, revealing the scale of investment required...

Odin.fun ships frontend 10.5.0 after 55 development commits

Bitcoin-focused trading platform Odin.fun has released frontend version 10.5.0, bringing several weeks of accumulated development work into production. The platform's week 43 development update reported...

OISY adds direct cycle top-ups for Internet Computer canisters

OISY has introduced a feature allowing users to add compute resources to Internet Computer canisters directly from within its wallet interface. The update enables users...
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From Real Estate to Bitcoin: Why Investors are Making the Shift...

Jeremy Garcia In recent years, the investment landscape has been transforming, with an increasing number of investors turning to Bitcoin as a preferred investment option...
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Building Wealth with Dollar Cost Averaging: A Smart Investment Strategy

Maria Irene Dollar-cost averaging (DCA) is an investment strategy that can help you build a diversified portfolio while managing risk. With this strategy, you invest...
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Reminiscences of a Stock Operator: A Timeless Classic on Trading and...

Maria Irene "Reminiscences of a Stock Operator" is a classic book that was first published in 1923. The author, Edwin Lefèvre, presents the fictionalized memoir...
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The Dollar Milkshake Theory and Bolivia’s Currency Crisis: Is there a...

Maria Irene The Dollar Milkshake Theory, popularized by financial strategist Brent Johnson, argues that the US dollar is set to become even stronger due to...
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Bolivia Struggles to Meet Demand for Dollars Amid Currency Crisis

Maria Irene Bolivia, a landlocked South American country, is currently facing a severe currency crisis. The government is battling to calm fears among savers and...
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Credit Suisse: A Bank in Crisis

Maria Irene Credit Suisse, one of the largest banks in Switzerland, is facing one of the worst crises in its history. With a long list...