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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Google Cloud Hops Aboard the Polygon Express, With Quirks Aplenty

In a move signaling the nascent collaboration between traditional tech giants and the avant-garde decentralized networks, Google Cloud has carved its name into the...
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Sliding Down the Slope of Hope: When Optimism Meets Financial Gravity!

You've heard of "the Wall of Worry," that invisible obstacle course of fears and uncertainties that investors climb as stocks rise. But what happens...
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Climbing the Bear Mountain: Why Your Mortgage Rates Might Just Skyrocket!

Maria Irene Ever heard of a "bear steepening" and wondered if it's something you should add to your camping or hiking lexicon? Well, this bear...
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60% Click to Pay, the Rest Just Play: How Alt-Pay is...

In a major shift that's changing the e-commerce landscape in India, alternative payment methods are knocking traditional cash and cards off the pedestal. According...
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VanEck Teases Ethereum Futures ETF Launch with Unique Marketing

As the crypto investment world eagerly anticipates the approval of Ethereum futures and spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a new contender is stepping into...
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StakeCube Plans Chrome Extension and Zero-Fee Trading to Accelerate DeFi and...

Maria Irene September has been a defining month for StakeCube, as the crypto platform unveiled a flurry of updates aimed at enhancing its utility and...