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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Congressman Torres Calls for Investigation into SEC’s Deal with Prometheum

In a recent development, Representative Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) has demanded investigations into the license granted to Prometheum Ember ATS by the United States Securities...
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Brisbane Blaze: The Heartbreaking Intersection of Personal Tragedy and Economic Inequality?

Maria Irene In the peaceful suburbia of Brisbane's north, a home was gutted by an explosion, a gruesome testament to a tragic tale that may...
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Polygon’s POL Proposal: Navigating Regulatory Waters or a Brave New Leap...

The open-source world is bustling with innovation, and Polygon, an Ethereum scaling solution, is no exception. Since its inception in 2020, the Polygon protocol...
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The Ripple Effect: A Digital Token Tidal Wave as Courts Rebuke...

Maria Irene In a precedent-setting ruling with significant implications for the global digital asset community, Ripple (the company behind XRP, the fourth largest cryptocurrency by...
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Ethereum Scaling Protocols Drive Surge in Zero-Knowledge Proof Adoption in 2023

ZKValidator Report Reveals the Dominance of ZK Rollups in Ethereum's Scaling Efforts   In the fast-paced world of Ethereum (ETH), scaling protocols have taken center stage...
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Bitcoin Encounters Resistance: $31K Continues to Elude as Shorts Dominate

Futures Traders Hold Bitcoin Gains in Check, Establishing $31,000 as Key Resistance   Bitcoin (BTC) has faced significant hurdles in its attempts to surpass the $31,000...