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
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Reminiscences of a Stock Operator: A Timeless Classic on Trading and...

Maria Irene "Reminiscences of a Stock Operator" is a classic book that was first published in 1923. The author, Edwin Lefèvre, presents the fictionalized memoir...
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The Dollar Milkshake Theory and Bolivia’s Currency Crisis: Is there a...

Maria Irene The Dollar Milkshake Theory, popularized by financial strategist Brent Johnson, argues that the US dollar is set to become even stronger due to...
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Bolivia Struggles to Meet Demand for Dollars Amid Currency Crisis

Maria Irene Bolivia, a landlocked South American country, is currently facing a severe currency crisis. The government is battling to calm fears among savers and...
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Credit Suisse: A Bank in Crisis

Maria Irene Credit Suisse, one of the largest banks in Switzerland, is facing one of the worst crises in its history. With a long list...
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Daniel Lacalle on Escaping the Central Bank Trap and Embracing Sound...

Escape from the Central Bank Trap" is a book written by Daniel Lacalle, a renowned economist and fund manager who has worked in various...
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The Power of 42-Week Moving Average: A Must-Know Tool for Traders...

By Maria Irene The 42-week moving average is a crucial technical indicator that traders and speculators use to analyze market trends and make informed investment...