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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The Marriage of Museums and NFTs: A Natural Evolution in the...

The Norman Rockwell Museum's recent foray into the world of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) signifies a watershed moment for museums in the digital age. In...
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Taproot Assets Alpha: Lightning Labs Knocks it Out of the Park...

Bitcoin is evolving, and a recent development aims to take it beyond just a digital gold asset. Lightning Labs has just released the alpha...
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Bond, Yield Bond: How Skyrocketing Bond Yields are Eclipsing the Glow...

Ah, the venerable battle of investments, a financial version of the chicken and the egg loop. On one side, we have real estate—the timeless...
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Coinbase Faces Setback in U.S. Lobbying Efforts Amidst Hamas Crypto Funding...

Recent reports of Hamas utilizing cryptocurrency for funding attacks in Israel could pose challenges for Coinbase's lobbying endeavors in the United States, according to...
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Roblox Clarifies: No XRP Support Despite Crypto Buzz

In the midst of recent excitement surrounding XRP support claims, Roblox steps in to set the record straight. Despite widespread rumors fueled by a...
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Wirex Shakes Up Your Wallet With Its Two-Faced Debit Card—And Yes,...

When it comes to marrying traditional finance and decentralised finance (DeFi), nobody's pushing the envelope quite like Wirex. On October 17, the Wirex Team...