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

From Walls to Wallets: Barcelona Graffiti Artists Share Their Love for...

In the bustling streets of Barcelona, a unique art collective is merging urban creativity with digital finance, leaving their mark on walls and minds...
Maria Irene

McDonald’s Embraces the Digital Age: Accepts Bitcoin Worldwide

Fast-Food Giant to Bypass Visa and Mastercard Fees, Banking on the Future of Digital Currency In a landmark move that signals the fast-food industry's...
Maria Irene

SATS Coin Reaches 100% Minting Milestone on September 24, 2023: A...

Launched on 9th March 2023, SATS coin is capturing more than just market share—it’s capturing imaginations. Swiftly inching towards a full mint out with...
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Next-Gen Bitcoin Swaps Ready to Make a Splash: Unraveling the BRC-20...

In a significant announcement, UniSat revealed the schedule for their eagerly awaited brc20-swap release. Pencil in your calendar folks: this Tuesday, Sep 26, 2023,...
Maria Irene

Home Sweet Loan: The Great American Housing Circus in Numbers

The United States housing market has always been a roller coaster ride, but recent figures show that we're in a new loop-de-loop of extremes....
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Architect Financial Technologies Granted NFA Approval as an Independent Introducing Broker

Former FTX US President Brett Harrison's Startup, Architect Financial Technologies, Expands into Derivatives Brokerage   In a significant milestone for the world of fintech, Architect Financial...