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

Trading Digital Apes for Digital Gold: Binance’s Quirky New NFT Loan...

In the bustling metropolis of the digital marketplace, Binance, a prominent player in the non-fungible token (NFT) market, is unrolling a striking new feature....
Maria Irene

OpenAI’s Sam Altman Eyes Crypto Future with a $115M Iris Scan

In a bold new venture into the cryptocurrency realm, OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman has raised $115 million in a Series C funding round...
Maria Irene

The Great Demographic Reversal: A Bold Examination of the Interplay Between...

The Great Demographic Reversal: Ageing Societies, Waning Inequality, and an Inflation Revival" by Charles Goodhart and Manoj Pradhan is an insightful exploration into the...
Maria Irene

Bit-Bit-Boom! Soloway Flags ‘Bittersweet’ Future for Bitcoin Amid Inflation Jitters

In a recent online interview with Kitco, Gareth Soloway, the chief market strategist and financial luminary, unpacked his predictions for Bitcoin and Gold, touching...
Maria Irene

From Memecoins to Minefields: BRC-20 Tokens Stirring Up the Bitcoin Mining...

In a recent Tweet thread by Oshi Finance, an expert voice in the world of cryptocurrency, insights into an unexpected development in Bitcoin and...
Maria Irene

Securities, Cryptocurrency, and the Digital Gold Rush: A Guide for the...

In the age of digital finance, terms like 'cryptocurrency', 'digital asset', and 'blockchain' have become commonplace, but understanding the fine print can be a...