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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NetMind Power Ignites Tech’s Future: Bridging AI and Blockchain

The intersection of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a speculative conversation about potential future advancements; it is the present, and...
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Bitfinity’s Bold Leap: Fusing Bitcoin and DeFi on the ICP Frontier

Bitcoin's journey into the DeFi space is set to experience a transformative shift, courtesy of Bitfinity's innovative approach. Emerging as the only Ethereum Virtual...
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Franklin Templeton Pursues Ethereum ETF Amidst Crypto Surge

Franklin Templeton has initiated the process for an Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), as per recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The asset...
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DN404: Redefining NFTs One Fraction at a Time

A week following the debut of ERC-404, an unofficial Ethereum standard amalgamating fungible and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), another team of developers has thrown their...
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Bitcoin ETF Frenzy Meets $50K Triumph: A Double Victory for Crypto

The digital currency landscape is witnessing a remarkable confluence of events that has both market veterans and newcomers watching closely. Bitcoin's recent surge past...
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COCA Unveils Europe’s First Non-Custodial Virtual Cards: A Leap Towards Unified...

As Europe embraces a new era of financial technology, COCA introduces its groundbreaking Virtual Cards, merging the realms of cryptocurrency and conventional banking with...