The near-farcical nature of the multiple stock exchanges in SL continues, with the delisting of a number of companies on the fledgling ISE (International Stock Exchange). A number of these delisted companies were refugees from the World Stock Exchange and they now state they'll list elsewhere. The obvious question is - why would anyone have confidence in any virtual world … [Read more...] about Stock Exchange churn continues
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Interview Two – LukeConnell Vandeverre, World Stock Exchange
In April this year we completed our first interview with WSE CEO, LukeConnell Vandeverre. The response to that interview was large and at time vehement. With the events of recent weeks at WSE, it was an opportune time to give Australia-based Vandeverre to put his side of the story on the the alleged insider theft, ISE as a competitor and future plans: Lowell Cremorne: So - … [Read more...] about Interview Two – LukeConnell Vandeverre, World Stock Exchange
The wolves are out for WSE
Over the past 24 hours reports have started appearing around companies delisting from the World Stock Exchange and moving to smaller competitor ISE. The impetus was the theft reported last week. What hasn't helped is the current trading halt: We've had some brief IM discussions with WSE Chairman / CEO LukeConnell Vandeverre about setting up an interview in order for him to … [Read more...] about The wolves are out for WSE
WSE – problems?
Second Life Insider have run a story providing some information on some challenges WSE may be facing. The grid is down presently so we can't contact LukeConnell Vandeverre for clarification but we'll attempt to do so later in the day. Update: Reuters are now running the story based on a WSE announcement confirming the theft. … [Read more...] about WSE – problems?
Hope Capital Island opens
The World Stock Exchange has made another location move - only weeks after its last one. The multi-lingual exchange options are certainly a step forward - we weren't able to determine their operability at this stage. With the pending partnership with the World Internet Currency and support from Anshe Chung, Hope Capital certainly has some big opportunities. Capitalising … [Read more...] about Hope Capital Island opens