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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Banking Crisis Escalates as Panic Drives Mixed Market Signals and Regulatory...

Maria Irene It has been two weeks since the collapse of SVB, and the banking crisis shows no signs of abating. Hundreds of regional banks...
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FedNow: The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing of Central Bank Digital Control

Maria Irene As technology advances, so do the methods that central banks and governments use to exert control over their citizens. One such example is...
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Revolutionizing Software Dev: GitHub Copilot X Unveils GPT-4 Integration

Maria Irene In a groundbreaking announcement, GitHub, the world's leading platform for software development, has unveiled its vision for the future of AI-powered software development,...
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Australia’s Housing Market Faces Potential Crisis as Listings Remain Low and...

Maria Irene Australia's housing market is facing a potential crisis as new listings remain low and households face the possibility of losing paper wealth worth...
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Unraveling the Evolution of the Global Securities Market: A Comprehensive Review...

Maria Irene In "The Global Securities Market: A History," author Ranald C. Michie takes readers on an informative journey through the development of the global...
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Coinbase Faces SEC Scrutiny Over Staking and Asset Listings, CEO Brian...

Maria Irene Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, received a Wells notice from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerning its staking and asset listing...