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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Direxion Enters Crypto ETF Arena with Bitcoin and Ether Futures Fund...

In a swift and calculated stride, traditional finance juggernaut Direxion has cast its hat into the burgeoning ring of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This...
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PIVX Does It Again: Launching PIVCards, Bolstering Privacy In the CBDC...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of global and consumer finance, PIVXLabs has once more caught the fintech community by surprise with the announcement of...
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Empowering Innovation: Arkham’s Trailblazing Airdrop Program and API Pilot Launch

Maria Irene   In a groundbreaking move that promises to reshape the landscape of the blockchain ecosystem, Arkham is thrilled to unveil its innovative airdrop program...
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Uniswap: The Centralized Facade of a Decentralized Core, Says ShapeShift Founder...

As the fallout from the delisting of HEX from a decentralized exchange (DEX) continues to reverberate, Erik Voorhees, founder of ShapeShift and prominent advocate...
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MicroStrategy’s Ambitious Move: Selling $750 Million of Stock to Fuel Bitcoin...

In a strategic maneuver that underscores the evolving landscape of finance and cryptocurrency, MicroStrategy, a prominent business intelligence firm with a substantial stake in...
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U.S. Government Initiates Investigation into BlackRock’s $9 Trillion Asset Management Amid...

In a development underscoring the intricate web of international finance and geopolitical tensions, the U.S. government has launched an investigation into BlackRock, a colossal...