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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Dfinity Joins UNDP SDG Blockchain Accelerator Programme

Dfinity is taking part in a new programme led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) that aims to connect development challenges with technology...

Menese Expands Multi-Chain Trading and Asset Management in One App

Menese is positioning its platform as a single interface for managing assets, trading across multiple networks and automating digital finance tasks. The platform supports asset...

AI Agents Gain Scoped Access to ICP Data While Humans Retain Signing Control

A new update brings AI agents to Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing agents to work with selected blockchain-related...

Crypto markets see $3.5 billion in liquidations as Bitcoin rallies above $72,000

Crypto markets have recorded one of their largest liquidation events on record, with around $3.5 billion in leveraged positions reportedly liquidated over a 24-hour...
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AI-Built Insider Trading Tracker Uses SEC Data to Rank Stocks by...

A new stock analysis tool created by dividend investor and content creator Dividendology is drawing attention among retail investors after using artificial intelligence to...
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Perplexity unveils browser based AI computer following OpenClaw disruption

The rapid pace of change in artificial intelligence development was on display this week as Perplexity AI introduced a new browser based “AI computer”...
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SneedDAO launches fully on chain trading bot with AI assisted strategy...

Automated trading on the Internet Computer (ICP) ecosystem has taken a new turn with the release of the Sneed Trading Bot, introduced by SneedDAO...
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Developer concerns on ICP costs draw detailed clarification from DFINITY founder

Discussion around operating costs on the Internet Computer (ICP) gained attention this week after long time developer @SnassyIcp shared reflections on building applications on...
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SneedDAO prepares launch of on chain trading bots with discounted pre...

Automated crypto trading tools are moving further onto blockchain infrastructure as SneedDAO prepares to release its new Sneed Trading Bots, offering early users discounted...
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Menese Protocol opens community testing for native ICP–Solana swap pools

Early testing has begun for a new cross chain experiment aiming to connect two major blockchain ecosystems without relying on bridges or wrapped assets....