news.bbc.co.uk - 5/13/2009
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A credit card with a built-in display is being tested by Visa with the aim of reducing online fraud. The Emue Card generates and displays a unique code each time it is used. Developers say that the new technology would make it very hard for fraudsters, as any transaction would require the pin to ...
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hf-implode.com - 5/14/2009
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" The stress tests are done. The results
were so-so. Financials are up. Unfortunately, foreclosures are still...
climbing, credit card defaults are growing and could out-pace unemployment, and no one knows how to value toxic assets. But the bank crisis has been solved! "
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The Credit Card Death Spiral
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Visa Testing New Coded Credit Card with Buttons on the Back
Stockerblog - The Stock Market Blog —
VISA (V) is testing a new type of credit card which has buttons on the back, that allow the consumer to type in a password code. This is expected to help cut down on fraud. ...
Daily Market Madness - Round 05.14
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... 8.) Interesting collection of product placement and brand integration in scripted TV shows. [Flickr]
9.) Ad campaigns creep onto boarded up storefronts. [NYT]
10.) How will Apple respond to those new PC 'hunter ads'? Let's take a look. Decent attempt, seems a bit rushed though. [Engadget]
11.) New credit cards in the UK include digital display. [BBC]
12.) Will work for ...
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