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

The Digital Forge: How DFINITY’s ICP.Lab is Crafting the Future of...

In a fast changing landscape of blockchain technology, DFINITY's Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has emerged as an innovation and collaboration hub. The recent shift...
Maria Irene

Crypto Caper: Poloniex’s $114M Puzzle and the Tricky Trail to Recovery

In an unforeseen twist in the digital currency domain, Poloniex, a renowned cryptocurrency exchange, has become the latest victim of a formidable cyber heist....
Maria Irene

Surge in Crypto Millionaire Wallets: A Year of Remarkable Growth

In a year marked by unprecedented shifts in the crypto landscape, the number of crypto wallet addresses holding more than $1 million in Bitcoin...
Maria Irene

CXTX Introduces no_code™ – A Revolutionary Digital Creation Platform

In a groundbreaking move, CXTX has unleashed no_code™, a pioneering Digital Creation Platform (DCP) fueled by artificial intelligence. This transformative platform empowers marketing teams...
Maria Irene

Navigating the Storm: A Roadmap to Overcome Global Permacrisis

In an era where the term 'crisis' seems almost understated, "Permacrisis: A Plan to Fix a Fractured World" emerges as a vital navigational tool....
Maria Irene

CME’s Leap Over Binance: A New Era in Bitcoin Futures

In a notable turn of events, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has dethroned Binance to become the leading arena for Bitcoin futures in terms...