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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Bioniq’s Debut Stirs Bitcoin Ordinal Waters: A Fresh Spin on Sidechain...

As dusk embraces November 28, a wave of anticipation sweeps through the ICP and Ordinals community. Bioniq, crafted by Bob Bodily, is poised to...
Maria Irene

Bioniq Unfolds a New Chapter in Bitcoin’s Saga: Blazing a Trail...

As November 29 approaches, the ICP and wider crypto landscape brims with anticipation for the debut of Bioniq, a marketplace poised to revolutionize the...
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Crypto Controversy Decrypted: The Twisted Tale of ICP’s Launch

Maria Irene Amidst the dazzling yet often murky waters of the cryptocurrency universe, the story of the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) launch unfolds, revealing a...
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Predictions for the Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity in 2024

The digital landscape is rapidly evolving, placing the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity at the forefront. As businesses prepare for the challenges...
Maria Irene

Coinbase International Exchange Expands Portfolio with Four New Digital Assets

Coinbase International Exchange, a division catering to clients outside the United States, has announced a significant addition to its trading portfolio. On December 30,...
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Singapore’s Bold Regulatory Stride Reshapes Crypto Landscape

MAS, Singapore's Monetary Authority, has boldly redefined its position in the cryptocurrency and digital payment token (DPT) arena with a comprehensive revamp of its...