Over the weekend, Massively ran a story on the ongoing saga with the Australian-owned World Stock Exchange in Second Life. I contacted Luke Connell (SL: LukeConnell Vandeverre) via IM in-world and asked for further clarification on the ongoing delays with the relaunch. His response was as follows: [4:19] LukeConnell Vandeverre: Hi, no date yet but we are getting much closer … [Read more...] about World Stock Exchange: Anshe Chung no threat
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World Stock Exchange communicates after lengthy hiatus
Controversial Australian Second Life resident LukeConnell Vandeverre (RL: Luke Connell) gave an update on the World Stock Exchange, which has been offline since January. I wasn't able to attend the live event due to its time although I was offered a preview over the weekend which I also wasn't able to make. Nobody Fugazi from Your2ndPLace has a scathing critique of the … [Read more...] about World Stock Exchange communicates after lengthy hiatus
World Stock Exchange to continue business
As promised earlier in the week, we managed to catch up with Australia-based CEO of Second Life's World Stock Exchange (WSE), Luke Connell (Second Life: LukeConnell Vandeverre). I've interviewed him a couple of times and the stories always garner a lot of attention. I need to preface this interview with some kudos for Luke Connell - I IM'd him without notice and he took part … [Read more...] about World Stock Exchange to continue business
World Stock Exchange faces an uncertain future
After today's arguably overdue intervention by Linden Lab in regard to virtual banking in Second Life, I dropped by the World Stock Exchange to see what was going on. There was only one other person wandering around and a very short notice from WSE about Linden Lab's announcement. The notecard states: "LL has introduced a new policy on banks. The FAQ says that stock … [Read more...] about World Stock Exchange faces an uncertain future
Virtual banking – Linden Lab intervenes
Linden Lab today announced that any virtual banking facilities offering interest on Linden dollars deposited would now be banned. Initial reaction from a significant number of residents falls into the 'about time' category but like the July 2007 gambling ban the impact on the Second Life economy will be enormous. I'd be surprised if any of the financial providers are able to … [Read more...] about Virtual banking – Linden Lab intervenes