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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Roblox Clarifies: No XRP Support Despite Crypto Buzz

In the midst of recent excitement surrounding XRP support claims, Roblox steps in to set the record straight. Despite widespread rumors fueled by a...
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Wirex Shakes Up Your Wallet With Its Two-Faced Debit Card—And Yes,...

When it comes to marrying traditional finance and decentralised finance (DeFi), nobody's pushing the envelope quite like Wirex. On October 17, the Wirex Team...
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Crypto and Bonds: A Not-So-Hush Affair in the Finance Love Triangle

Maria Irene When you're in the world of investment, you've got to keep an eye on different assets. Not just stocks and cryptocurrencies but also...
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Crypto Chaos: The Fallout of Fake News and Fickle Markets

In a world where information moves at the speed of a tweet, and financial markets can soar or plummet based on a single news...
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The Seesaw of Oil, Renewables and Geopolitics: How OPEC’s Forecast Could...

In a world facing increasing climate challenges, OPEC has just thrown a curveball with its 2023 World Oil Outlook. The organisation projects that global...
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Oil, Power, and War: A Dark History — More Relevant Than...

The recent flare-up between Gaza and Israel has injected a new level of volatility into an already unstable international landscape. As global leaders scramble...