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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Maria Irene

Seeding the Future: The $215.3 Million Bet on Bitcoin ETFs Ignites...

As Bitcoin's value surges to a 21-month high of $45,922, a significant factor propelling this rise is the anticipation of the U.S. SEC's decision...
Maria Irene

Crypto Tax Shift: Navigating the New IRS Reporting Landscape

As 2024 dawned, a major shift occurred in the U.S. tax landscape, particularly impacting cryptocurrencies. This shift, rooted in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs...
Maria Irene

Binance’s 2024 Vision: Charting the Future of Crypto Innovations

The digital finance landscape is constantly evolving, with each year bringing its own set of challenges and opportunities. As 2023 draws to a close,...
Maria Irene

$LFG: Navigating the Solana Landscape with Caution

LFG emerges as a newcomer on the Solana blockchain, with a mission to onboard more Ethereum users to Solana. The process on the Ethereum...
Maria Irene

Ghost, the Singular Meme Token in the ICP Ecosystem

Ghost, a distinctive presence in the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) sphere, emerges as the exclusive meme token on social media platforms. Despite a modest...
Maria Irene

A Glimpse into 2030: Unraveling Punk6529’s Vision of NFTs and the...

Punk6529, a pseudonymous visionary and a luminary in the NFT (Non-Fungible Token) domain, has provided a comprehensive and thought-provoking view of the future of...