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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LedgerLife launches ICP World Index to track what the token buys...

A new data tool from LedgerLife puts a number on what ICP actually buys, tracking the token's purchasing power across 18 cities and 11...
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Iran Oil Revenues Rise as Exports Hold Above Pre-War Levels

Iran’s oil revenues are climbing as exports remain above pre-war levels, giving Tehran a stronger financial position at a time when much of the...
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MoonBob Floats Mining Game Idea to Boost BOB Burns

MoonBob has emerged as the creator behind the BOB Mining Co. concept, a game idea that blends meme culture, mining mechanics and ICP community...
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BTC Holders Turn to Borrowing Strategies to Unlock Liquidity

Bitcoin holders are increasingly looking at ways to access liquidity without selling their assets, with one strategy gaining attention across the crypto market. The setup...
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ICP Hub Egypt and Menese Protocol Launch Open Source Token Ledger...

ICP Hub Egypt has teamed up with Menese Protocol to release an open source token ledger framework called ICRC-ME, aimed at developers building on...
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KongSwap shuts down April 6, asks users to withdraw before deadline

KongSwap announced it will fully sunset on April 6, leaving ICP traders with days to withdraw funds as the community reacts with frustration and...