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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Circle’s Bold Stride Towards Public Trading: Navigating the Crypto Waters

Circle Internet Financial, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has made a strategic move towards joining the ranks of publicly traded companies. This confidential...
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Hong Kong Researchers Lead Educational Revolution: AI4K12 Initiative Sparks AI and...

A cadre of Hong Kong-based researchers is reshaping the educational landscape through the AI4K12 initiative, a pioneering effort to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and...
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Vitalik Buterin Advocates Pragmatic Gas Limit Boost in Ethereum’s Evolution

Ethereum co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, has proposed a pragmatic adjustment to the gas limit, signaling a potential enhancement to the network's throughput. Speaking at the...
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Singapore Embraces Crypto Custody: BitGo’s Regulatory Nod

Singapore's recent decision to grant in-principle approval to BitGo, a well-established cryptocurrency custody firm, marks a turning point in the regulation of digital assets,...
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Bitcoins & Bulls: SEC Embraces the Future with Historic ETF Approval

In an extraordinary move that signals a major shift in the financial world, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the first...
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Stacks Ushers Bitcoin Into a New Era with On-Chain Storage Revolution

Bitcoin, long revered for its role as the pioneer in the world of digital currencies, finds itself at the cusp of a transformative era....