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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Ethereum ETF Buzz: The SEC’s Open Call Sparks Market Fervor

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently cast a spotlight on the cryptocurrency market, particularly Ethereum, by inviting public input on the...
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BRC-20 2.0: A Quantum Leap for Bitcoin’s Programmability?

As the Brc-20 landscape continuously evolves, the introduction of BRC-20 2.0 by Bob Bodily, founder of Bioniq, marks a significant development in the integration...
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Wallet Wonders: India’s Mobile Payment Triumph

India's trajectory in mobile wallet adoption showcases an impressive narrative of digital transformation, eclipsing traditional payment modes like cash and credit cards. According to...
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Van Eck Heir to Launch New USD-Backed Stablecoin Amid $12M Funding

Nick van Eck, son of investment management luminary Jan van Eck, is gearing up to unveil a new United States dollar-backed stablecoin following a...
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Crypto Comedy Turns Sour: Memecoin Market Caps on Solana and Base...

The past 24 hours have seen a sharp downturn in the total market capitalizations of memecoins on Solana and Coinbase's Ethereum layer-2 Base, with...
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Argentine Edict and Global Inflows: Tracing New Trends

The cryptocurrency market is currently navigating through a complex landscape of fluctuating investment trends and tightening regulatory frameworks. Despite the sector experiencing a net...