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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Swap ‘Til You Drop: Hive Keychain Unleashes the Beta of its...

Maria Irene In the rapidly changing landscape of blockchain innovation, some OGs stay focused and continue to invent, cutting through the noise without distraction—enter Hive...
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Alpha — Reimagining the Social Token Scene on Bitcoin

Maria Irene In a mere 48 hours, the Bitcoin ecosystem received a significant boost in creativity. Meet Alpha, a bold initiative that emerged with a...
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Zodia Custody, Standard Chartered’s Crypto Arm, Introduces Staking Service to Unlock...

Zodia Custody, the crypto-focused subsidiary of the renowned British multinational bank Standard Chartered, is set to offer a groundbreaking staking service, allowing its clients...
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Labs Shuffles the Deck: Putting a New Spin on DAO Team...

Big changes are happening at PIVX Labs, the decentralized organization we've all been keeping an eye on. JSKitty, a central member of Labs, has...
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Treasury Tornado: Riding the Upsurge of Unprecedented Treasury Yields

Maria Irene In the world of finance, nothing is constant—except perhaps, change itself. And change is precisely what we're witnessing in the arena of U.S....
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Coinbase Puts Its Crypto Where Its Mouth Is: 52 Million Americans...

Coinbase, one of the biggest names in the crypto world, has thrown down the gauntlet. With research indicating that a staggering 87% of Americans...