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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Europe’s $23 Billion Sovereign Cloud Push Raises Questions Over Who Really Controls the Infrastructure

Europe is preparing to spend an estimated $23.1 billion on sovereign cloud infrastructure by 2027, according to Gartner forecasts, as governments and enterprises seek...

Ord.io to Shut Down on June 1 After Three-Year Run in Bitcoin Ordinals Space

Ord.io, the Bitcoin Ordinals explorer known for its community-driven features and culture-first design, will shut down on June 1, marking the end of a...

Plug Pay launches to enable real-world payments across everyday spending

Plug Pay has gone live, introducing a new payment option designed to support real-world purchases including supermarket shopping, flights and everyday items such as...

56 Bitcoin Blocks Inscribed as BIC Map Goes Live on ICP

Day one of BIC has closed with 56 Bitcoin blocks now permanently inscribed on the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), marking the first visible phase...
Books
Maria Irene

King of Capital: A Compelling Chronicle of Schwarzman’s Tenacity and Blackstone’s...

Maria Irene "King of Capital: The Remarkable Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Steve Schwarzman and Blackstone," authored by David Carey and John E. Morris,...
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StakeCube Moves Forward with SCP Token Conversion, Aims to Repay Users...

Maria Irene StakeCube, a cryptocurrency exchange that recently faced a liquidity crunch leading to the exit of its former CEO Oleg, has released a new...
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Unlocking the Web3 World: Oasis Privacy Layer Revolutionizes Use Cases with...

Maria Irene The Web3 ecosystem is continuously evolving, and with it comes the need for enhanced privacy and security solutions. Oasis Network, a privacy-focused decentralized...
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Porter Davis Homes Collapse Stirs Unease in Australian Housing Industry

Maria Irene One of Victoria's largest home builders, Porter Davis Homes, has collapsed, halting construction on 1,700 builds across Victoria and Queensland. The collapse has...
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AI and Robotics Revolution: Rethinking Cities, Real Estate, and the Future...

Maria Irene As the rivalry between Elon Musk and Sam Altman reaches new heights, the race to develop AI robots that can perform labor-related tasks...
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Federal Mafia: A Controversial Exposé on the Unlawful Collection of Income...

Maria Irene "Federal Mafia: How It Illegally Imposes and Unlawfully Collects Income Taxes," written by the late Irwin Schiff, is a provocative and controversial book...