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...
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Ignoring the Red Flags: How the Fed’s Focus on Inflation May...

Maria Irene The Federal Reserve, often referred to as the Fed, plays a crucial role in managing the US economy. Lance Roberts, a financial expert,...
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Raoul Pal Reveals Unsettling Debt Cycle Patterns and the Reliance on...

Maria Irene In a recent and thought-provoking Twitter thread, Real Vision co-founder and Global Macro Investor (GMI) author Raoul Pal dissected the macro economy and...
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Embrace the Dark Side of Trading: A Deep Dive into Short-Selling...

Maria Irene In the world of finance, few strategies evoke as much controversy as short-selling. Often vilified for its perceived role in market crashes, short-selling...
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AI Revolutionizing Cold Emails: Shopify Owners Receive Personalized App Pitches

Maria Irene In a recent Twitter thread, Spencer Scott (@AKASpencerScott), an entrepreneur who has bootstrapped two SaaS companies, shared the remarkable story of how artificial...
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Global Housing Market Correction Underway; US Proves Resilient Amidst Declines

Maria Irene The world is currently experiencing a housing market correction, according to Goldman Sachs economists, with the United States faring the best among major...
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Emerging Markets Attract Tech Talent, Posing a Brain Drain Threat to...

Maria Irene As the world stands on the cusp of a new era marked by rapid technological advancement and globalization, developed nations are confronted with...