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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Caffeine Inference Now Available to Caffeine Subscribers

Caffeine Inference is now live, giving Caffeine subscribers access to AI inference through tools they already use, according to an announcement from the Caffeine...

mAIning Activity Continues to Grow Across Onicai Network

mAIning activity on the Onicai network has continued to increase since 29 August, with growth reported across active mAIners, daily burn, cycle burn and...

Internet Computer Faces Fresh Attack as ckBTC Canister Taken Offline for Upgrade

The Internet Computer network has faced another reported attack, with the latest incident targeting the canisters responsible for minting ckBTC, according to DFINITY Foundation...

Mingle Pay prepares Internet Computer-based payment platform for launch

Mingle Pay is preparing to launch a payment platform that aims to let businesses accept card, digital wallet and Internet Computer-based payments through a...
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FTX Investigates $6.5 Million Payments to Center for AI Safety Amid...

Crypto exchange FTX, currently navigating bankruptcy proceedings, is delving into $6.5 million in payments made to the Center for AI Safety (CAIS) in the...
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Elliptic Challenges Claims of Massive Crypto Donations Funding Hamas Attacks

Blockchain forensic firm Elliptic has refuted recent allegations suggesting that Hamas is accumulating millions in cryptocurrency donations to support its attacks against Israel. In...
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Peter Brandt Declares Bitcoin Bottom, Warns of Choppy Waters Ahead

Veteran trader and analyst Peter Brandt has made a bold prediction, stating that he believes Bitcoin has hit its bottom, but warns crypto enthusiasts...
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Wirex and Transact Payments Forge a Game-Changing Alliance

Wirex, a global frontrunner in crypto payments, has announced a partnership with Transact Payments, a leading e-money institution known for its expertise in payment...
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The ETF Mirage: How A Spot of Social Media Buzz Gave...

When your stock ticker is lost in translation, it may not be an error; it could just be another day in the volatile world...
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Ledger Takes a Controversial Leap Into the Recovery Room, But Not...

Ledger, the hardware wallet giant, has waded into choppy waters with its new feature, Ledger Recover. This optional paid service aims to offer a...