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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Polygon’s Double Whammy: Amoy Testnet and zkEVM Rollout Reshaping the Blockchain...

Polygon, a Layer 2 blockchain, stands at the cutting edge of crypto innovation. Its recent introduction of the Amoy Proof of Stake testnet and...
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Polkadot’s Parachain Paradigm: Weaving a New Web in Blockchain Interoperability

The quest for interoperability has been akin to the search for the Holy Grail. Amidst this ongoing saga, Polkadot, a relatively young yet ambitious...
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The Ripple Effect: SEC’s Latest Legal Manoeuvres in the Cryptoverse

The  market has witnessed numerous twists and turns, but few have garnered as much attention as the ongoing legal skirmish between the U.S. Securities...
Maria Irene

Coinbase and Yellow Card: Uniting for a Crypto-Powered Africa

Coinbase, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange based in the United States, recently unveiled its strategic alliance with Yellow Card, a key figure in Africa's stablecoin...
Maria Irene

Navigating the Bitcoin ETF Waters: JPMorgan’s Bold Predictions, Vanguard’s Caution, and...

In a world where the tides of finance are increasingly influenced by the currents of technology, the recent developments around Bitcoin ETFs present a...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin ETFs Stir the Pot: Balancing Innovation with Regulation

The recent nod from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to spot Bitcoin ETFs has sent ripples across the financial landscape, sparking a...