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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US Recession Looming: 42 Macro CEO Darius Dale Warns of Potential...

Economist Darius Dale, founder and CEO of 42 Macro, has forecasted a US recession between Q2 to Q4 of 2023, which could significantly impact...
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Coinbase Officials Express Disappointment Over SEC’s Wells Notice, Urge Against Unnecessary...

Coinbase's CEO Brian Armstrong and Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal have responded to the Securities Exchange Commission's (SEC) Wells notice, expressing their disappointment with...
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Bank of Japan’s Policy Decision: Calm Before the Storm?

Market Implications and Potential Shocks Explored In anticipation of the upcoming Bank of Japan (BOJ) policy decision, experts are debating the potential implications on global...
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PancakeSwap Unveils CAKE Tokenomics v2.5, Explores Deflationary Strategies

PancakeSwap, the leading decentralized exchange (DEX) on the Binance Smart Chain, held an insightful Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on April 26th, addressing the...
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ShapeShift DAO Seeks Community Support for Decentralized Exchange Development through Gitcoin...

ShapeShift DAO, the innovative team behind the multi-wallet, multi-chain app that aims to serve as a comprehensive self-custody alternative to centralized exchanges, has recently...
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Introducing Streaming Swaps: Revolutionizing Price Execution in the THORChain Ecosystem

Maria Irene In the ever-evolving world of decentralized finance, the need for seamless and efficient trading mechanisms is a top priority. THORChain, a decentralized liquidity...