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14 Jan 2008 15:03

Banks run out of lives

By John Zhu  AND  Edward Hadas
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That’s the approach of the most powerful central bank in the virtual world. Linden Labs, which operates Second Life, has responded to bad behaviour by closing down the sector. The catch: banks help even pretend worlds run. The ban on finance may cost Second Life some business.

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