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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Microsoft’s AI Integration Vision: Satya Nadella Unveils Ambitious Plans

In a visionary annual letter, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has unveiled the company's ambitious plans to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) across its entire spectrum...
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Base Network Launches 8-Week Blockchain Developer Training Course

In a move to bridge the gap between traditional software development and the booming world of blockchain, Ethereum layer-2 Base network has unveiled its...
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The Bond Market’s Five-Alarm Fire: Are We Really F$C$ED?

Maria Irene When Michael A. Gayed, a five-time Dow and Founders Award-winning portfolio manager, tweets that you're "F$C$ED," you can bet it turns heads. Especially...
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Crypto Summer or Mirage? The Incredibly Sunny Forecast for Solana

Maria Irene The cryptocurrency market has never been for the faint-hearted, teeming as it is with wild price swings and a constant influx of new...
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Peter Schiff’s Critique of Powell and the Fed Signals Warning Bells

Peter Schiff, the Chief Economist & Global Strategist at Europac, recently took to X  to lay bare his thoughts on the current macroeconomic conditions...
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Binance Reinstates Euro Services: New Fiat Partners Restore Functionality

After enduring prolonged disruptions that affected European users, Binance, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has triumphantly reinstated its euro services. This turnaround comes on the...