Virtual Currency

The Anarchist's Currency

Reuters | Posted 04.02.2012

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By Naomi O'Leary LONDON, April 2 (Reuters) - Financial traders have a new toy: Bitcoin, a digital currency variously dismissed as a Pon...

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Hacker Admits Stealing Millions In Poker Chips On Facebook

The Huffington Post | Catharine Smith | Posted 05.25.2011

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British Hacker Ashley Mitchell pleaded guilty to stealing 400 billion virtual poker chips, valued at over $12 million. He could face significant jail...

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Facebook Makes Its Own Digital Currency Mandatory

The Huffington Post | Catharine Smith | Posted 05.25.2011

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Starting July 1, Facebook will require all social game developers to process real-world payments using Facebook Credits, the social network's propriet...

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Free is the New Cash Cow

Megan Berry | Posted 05.25.2011

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Megan Berry

One of the fastest growing sections of the gaming economy is casual gaming, with an audience that's predominately female and typically older than the "traditional" gaming crowd.

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