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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Switzerland plans new cybersecurity law covering cloud providers

Switzerland is preparing a new standalone cybersecurity law that would introduce obligations for software and hardware providers, protect important digital data and establish cybersecurity...

Dawn of Machines reaches first DOM halving after six months

Dawn of Machines has reached its first token halving, with the project moving into its second 182-day emission period after more than six months...

How to launch an ICRC-1 token on the Internet Computer without coding

Launching a blockchain token can involve development environments, smart contract work and decisions around network costs. On the Internet Computer, developers can use the...

US AI infrastructure investment projected to reach $10.3 trillion by 2032

The United States is entering an unprecedented period of investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, with spending on data centres, power systems, networks and specialised...
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The Dawn of a New Economy: Deflation, Technology, and Bitcoin’s Impact...

Entrepreneur and author Jeff Booth recently discussed his deflation thesis, suggesting that technological advancements and increasing competition will inevitably drive down prices to the...
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Global Innovators Converge at Avalanche Summit to Shape the Future of...

Maria Irene The first day of the highly anticipated Avalanche Summit has begun in Barcelona, bringing together over 300 speakers, 125 panel sessions, and more...
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Kaleido Joins Forces with Avalanche to Accelerate Web3 Adoption for Enterprises...

In a significant move announced at the Avalanche Summit II, Kaleido will now bring Avalanche's high-performance web3 solutions to the Blockchain Business Cloud. This...
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Banking Crisis Fuels Crypto Adoption: DeFi Emerges as a Viable Alternative...

The banking crisis has rattled the financial world, leading to a loss of confidence in centralized institutions and paving the way for the rise...
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Fed’s Rate Hike Intensifies Pressure on Banks: A Tipping Point Toward...

The recent quarter-percentage point increase in interest rates by the Federal Reserve has heightened concerns about the stability of the American banking system, with...
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Robert Kennedy Jr. Defends Bitcoin and Crypto, Challenges Biden’s Proposed Mining...

In a recent tweet thread, Robert Kennedy Jr., who announced his intention to contest against President Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination in the...