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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21 Shades of Satoshi: Unlocking the Numerological Mysteries of Bitcoin’s Genesis

Bitcoin: it’s the cryptocurrency that has been changing the face of finance for more than a decade. Behind the scenes of this revolutionary concept...
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Dubai and Bybit Throw a $100K Hackathon Bash: Are You Ready...

Dubai is taking its crypto game to the next level. This time, it's all about hacking for a cause. Global crypto exchange Bybit and...
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Thai Financial Giant SCBX Joins Forces with Korean Web3 Powerhouse Hashed...

In a significant collaboration that underscores the growing importance of blockchain and Web3 technologies in the financial world, SCBX, the digital assets arm of...
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Texas Takes the Lead in U.S. Bitcoin Mining

Texas has emerged as the undisputed leader in Bitcoin mining in the United States. Data gathered by Foundry, the world's largest Bitcoin mining pool,...
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PIVX and Komodo Forge Alliance: A New Era for Decentralized...

PIVX, the privacy-centric cryptocurrency, has just made its debut on Komodo's rebranded wallet. This isn't merely another exchange listing; it marks a crucial milestone...
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Bears, Bonds, and the Apocalypse: Peter Schiff’s No-Holds-Barred Financial Forecast

Maria Irene Peter Schiff, a well-known figure in the financial world, has been dropping some seriously bearish predictions about the U.S. financial market. The chief...