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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Crypto Giants Challenge U.S. Treasury’s Proposed Rules on Crypto Mixing

Crypto industry heavyweights Coinbase, Paradigm, and Consensys are uniting to push back against the U.S. Treasury's proposed reporting requirements for transactions involving crypto mixers....
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China’s Stock Market Faces Turbulence: Authorities Weigh Measures to Restore Confidence

Chinese authorities are actively exploring a comprehensive set of measures to stabilize their stock market, according to sources cited by Bloomberg News. The move...
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India’s Stock Market Surges, Edges Past Hong Kong in Global Rankings

India's financial landscape witnessed a historic shift as its stock market soared to new heights, surpassing Hong Kong to claim the fourth spot in...
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Bitman’s BRC-720 Protocol: Dancing Data to Digital Delight in BitWorld

Bitman, initially a humble dataset on the Bitcoin blockchain, has undergone a whimsical transformation with the BRC-720 protocol. This protocol acts as a creative...
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Dogecoin and Floki Tokens Gain on XPayments’ Crypto Buzz

Dog-themed meme tokens, Dogecoin (DOGE) and floki (FLOKI), recently experienced a spirited surge, soaring by as much as 12% before easing back. The catalyst...
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Bitcoin ETFs Surge to $4 Billion in Lightning-Fast Blitz

The recently greenlit Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have initiated a financial whirlwind, collectively securing a staggering 95,000 Bitcoin within a mere six days of...