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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Embracing Technology to Create Abundance for Everyone

The Price of Tomorrow by Jeff Booth: A Visionary Look at Technology's Deflationary Impact on Our Economy and Society By Maria Irene "The Price of Tomorrow"...
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Why Austrian Economics and Bitcoin Are a Match Made in Heaven

By Maria Irene When it comes to economics, one of the most influential schools of thought is the Austrian school of economics. This school of...
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Nereus Finance Integrates WXT on Discord for Tipping

By Maria Irene In a move that is set to revolutionize tipping on Discord, Nereus Finance has announced the integration of WXT, a popular cryptocurrency,...
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Adani Stocks in Death Spiral, Influencer Warns of Dangers of Investing...

Irene Maria Adani Group stocks are in a downward spiral, warns finance influencer Akshat Shrivastava, publisher of Wisdom Hatch. Despite trading at high valuations, long-term...
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Twitter Ventures into Payment Space as Musk Drives for New Revenue...

By Arc Twitter is venturing into the payment space as CEO Elon Musk seeks new ways to increase revenue for the social media giant. The...
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Adani Group to Undergo Corporate Governance Audit by Top Accounting Firm

By ARC India's Adani Group is set to hire one of the "big six" accounting firms to conduct a comprehensive audit of its corporate governance...