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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Ethereum’s Layer 2 Revolution: Unlocking Scalability and Transforming the World of...

Maria Irene Ethereum, the world's leading programmable blockchain, has been facing issues with scalability as its popularity and adoption continue to surge. The demand for...
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Coinbase: A Decade of Pioneering Crypto Exchange – Key Players, Milestones,...

Maria Irene In just a few years, Coinbase has emerged as a leading player in the world of cryptocurrencies. Founded in June 2012 by Brian...
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UBS Acquires Troubled Credit Suisse for $2 Billion: A Tale of...

Maria Irene Credit Suisse, once a titan of the Swiss banking industry, has been acquired by rival UBS for a mere $2 billion. The deal,...
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When Money Dies: A Chilling Account of Weimar Germany’s Hyperinflation Crisis

Maria Irene When Money Dies, authored by Adam Fergusson and published in 2010, is a harrowing account of the devastating hyperinflation that occurred in the...
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US was aware of the collapse of over 300 community banks...

Maria Irene In the shadow of an impending financial crisis, veteran investor Balaji Srinivasan has made a shocking claim: the US government was aware of...
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Hyperinflation: A Perilous Phenomenon That Destroys Economies

Maria Irene In the world of economics, hyperinflation is a term that sends shivers down the spines of even the most seasoned experts. This phenomenon,...