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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Walking the Blockchain: Dior Steps into the Future with Ethereum-powered Sneakers

In a bold blend of high fashion and high technology, French fashion house Dior is stepping into the blockchain world with a new line...
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Mind Network Minds the Gap: Rakes in $2.5M Seed Funding for...

In a significant boost to its technological ambitions, Mind Network has secured a seed funding round of $2.5 million. The key investors in this...
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House of Cards? US House Chair Sounds Alarm Over SEC’s Spot...

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently sparked controversy by deeming spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) filings by financial giants such as BlackRock...
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Dreaming of Becoming a SHIB Millionaire? Here’s the Current Price Ticket!

As the world continues to be captivated by the rise of meme coins, many have begun to wonder: what would it take to become...
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Ready for Takeoff: SHIB, BTC, ETH Now Boarding 600 Airlines Through...

In an unprecedented move that further bridges the gap between cryptocurrencies and everyday life, holders of Shiba Inu (SHIB), Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH)...
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Ripple vs SEC: A Legal Drama’s Finale Foreseen by Top Lawyer

In the ongoing high-stakes legal battle between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs, a top lawyer has...