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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UNDP and DFINITY partner on sovereign cloud and AI pilots

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has partnered with the DFINITY Foundation on a programme exploring sovereign cloud infrastructure and agentic AI for public...

ICPay adds Markdown, avatars and faster performance

ICPay has rolled out a set of updates aimed at making its platform faster and easier to use, with new support for Markdown, avatars...

OpenChat rolls out frontend update as iOS development begins

OpenChat has released a major frontend update aimed at improving performance and reducing memory use, while development has now begun on a native iOS...

Menese opens trusted setup ceremony for privacy ledger on Internet Computer

Menese Protocol is preparing to open a two-week trusted setup ceremony on September 1 for its Shielded Ledger Hivemind, a privacy-focused ledger designed to...
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Small But Mighty: U.K.’s Crypto Regulation Shuns Size for Compliance

In a recent development that emphasizes the growing importance of regulatory compliance in the crypto space, the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reaffirmed...
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Mondee Celebrates NASDAQ Anniversary with Abhi – The Travel Genie in...

Mondee Holdings Inc., a tech-driven force in the global travel market, made waves on its first NASDAQ listing anniversary by introducing Abhi, an innovative...
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BITMAP Hits a Landmark 20,000 Count – The Digital Gold Rush?

Recently, the Bitcoin community has been inundated with stories about BITMAP, an emerging powerhouse, boasting an avant-garde proposition that's already captivated an astounding 20,000...
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Australia’s Financial Regulator Revokes License for FTX’s Local Entity Amidst Cryptocurrency...

Australia's securities regulator, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), dealt a heavy blow to the cryptocurrency industry as it announced the cancellation of...
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Parcel Power: Unlocking the Boundless Potential of a Tokenized Metaverse

Maria Irene As we surf the cresting wave of a digital evolution, an intriguing question pops up frequently in the decentralized chatter: Why do we...
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OpenAI Pours $5M Into Newsroom: Inks Deal with American Journalism Project...

OpenAI, the renowned AI research laboratory, has announced its collaboration with the American Journalism Project (AJP), a move aimed at fostering the growth of...