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Foursquare expands 'Specials' discounts to Visa and MasterCard cardholders
Two years ago, Foursquare launched a partnership with American Express that let cardholders check in Continue reading…
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MasterCard's MasterPass tries yet again to solve the mobile payments problem
MasterCard has had its hands in the mobile payments space for a long time now, and here at Mobile Continue reading…
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Google isn't teaming up with credit card companies to block pirates' funding, sources say
Accusations of abetting piracy have plagued Google for years, whether because of illicit Android Continue reading…
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Retailers in 40 US states authorized to charge extra for customers using credit cards
An anti-trust settlement between merchants, credit card companies, and banks has cleared the way for Continue reading…
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WikiLeaks re-opens donations under newly-formed Freedom of the Press Foundation
After a two-year financial blockade that has all but strangled the whistleblowing organization, Continue reading…
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Anonymous 'Operation Payback' hackers convicted for costly DDoS attacks
Four Anonymous hacktivists have been convicted of conspiracy for DDoS attacks that cost major banks Continue reading…
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BitInstant officially announces Bitcoin-based debit card, says it will launch in eight weeks
Hours after MasterCard quashed rumors that it was talking to BitInstant about releasing a B Continue reading…
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MasterCard denies Bitcoin debit card rumors (update)
MasterCard has said that it's not aware of plans to develop a credit or debit card based around Continue reading…
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BitInstant reportedly launching Bitcoin debit card within two months (update)
BitInstant is reportedly set to launch an international debit card based on the BitCoin virtual Continue reading…
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WikiLeaks circumvents financial blockade with French bank account
WikiLeaks has begun accepting donations through a French non-profit organization, as part of an Continue reading…
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Japanese government denies rumors of ghosts haunting prime minister's residence
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How r/gonewild is a microcosm of the best and worst sides of Reddit
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'The Simpsons' theme park to open at Universal Studios Florida this summer
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Photosynth's 3D interactive panoramas reportedly coming to SkyDrive
