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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Crypto and Bonds: A Not-So-Hush Affair in the Finance Love Triangle

Maria Irene When you're in the world of investment, you've got to keep an eye on different assets. Not just stocks and cryptocurrencies but also...
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Crypto Chaos: The Fallout of Fake News and Fickle Markets

In a world where information moves at the speed of a tweet, and financial markets can soar or plummet based on a single news...
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The Seesaw of Oil, Renewables and Geopolitics: How OPEC’s Forecast Could...

In a world facing increasing climate challenges, OPEC has just thrown a curveball with its 2023 World Oil Outlook. The organisation projects that global...
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Oil, Power, and War: A Dark History — More Relevant Than...

The recent flare-up between Gaza and Israel has injected a new level of volatility into an already unstable international landscape. As global leaders scramble...
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OPEC, Gaza, and the Ghosts of Embargoes Past

The intertwined fates of geopolitics and oil are like a drama-laden soap opera, except in this series, the stakes are sky-high and affect the...
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Europe’s Nuclear Renaissance: The Ukraine War Fuels a Controversial Energy Debate

The escalation of the Ukraine war has thrown a proverbial wrench into Europe's energy landscape, spotlighting the continent's reliance on Russian energy and giving...