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

Binance’s $4.3 Billion Settlement Paves the Way for Spot Bitcoin ETF...

The resolution of Binance's $4.3 billion settlement with the United States emerges as the crucial factor clearing the path for the approval of spot...
Maria Irene

Decentralized Finance Heist: KyberSwap Loses $46 Million in Security Breach

KyberSwap Elastic fell victim to a security incident resulting in the unauthorized transfer of approximately $46 million in various crypto assets. On November 23, the...
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BONK’s Lunar Leap: Solana’s Meme Coin Soars with Binance Futures Boost

In a crypto twist, BONK, the meme coin riding high on the Solana network, experiences a meteoric rise following Binance's announcement of futures trading. The...
Maria Irene

Bubble Trouble: Peter Schiff’s Dire Forecast in ‘The Real Crash’

In his book "The Real Crash: America's Coming Bankruptcy – How to Save Yourself and Your Country," New York Times best-selling author Peter D....
Maria Irene

Hot or Not: Building a Tik Tok On ICP

The Hot or Not  project on Internet Computer Protocol is at the forefront of a significant shift in social media, blending cutting-edge technology with a...
Maria Irene

Crypto World Reacts: The Ripple Effect of CZ’s Binance Exit

CZ, recently stepped down as CEO of Binance amidst a storm of controversy, including a guilty plea on charges of money laundering. This unexpected...