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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Brazilian Congressional Committee Recommends Indictment of Binance CEO and Executives in...

In a significant development, a Brazilian congressional committee has recommended the indictment of Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao and three other Binance executives. The...
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Bitcoin Lightning Network Surges by 1,200% in Two Years, Signaling Shift...

In a remarkable turn of events, Bitcoin's layer 2 Lightning Network has experienced an unprecedented surge, marking a staggering 1,212% growth in the span...
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Amazon Partners with Immutable to Simplify Launch of Crypto Games

Crypto firm Immutable has teamed up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to revolutionize infrastructure solutions for the crypto gaming industry. The collaboration, announced on...
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A Sats-Fueled Ride: UniSat’s brc20-swap Mainnet Launch to Break New Ground...

The brc20-swap module by UniSat, a project that's been percolating excitement in the cryptocurrency community, is gearing up for a mainnet launch. The dates...
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Bitcoin Hovers Above $27.5K Amidst Middle East Tensions; Crypto Bulls Face...

The persistent conflict in the Middle East has cast a shadow over the cryptocurrency market, with bitcoin hovering just above the crucial $27,500 support...
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Wirex Ditches the Training Wheels: CryptoCredit Bridge Defies the Bear Market...

In an industry where bear markets often signal retrenchment and cautious maneuvering, Wirex has been an outlier. Bucking the trend, the company has introduced...