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Facebook plans a funeral for its virtual currency

Facebook Credits is being replaced by digital money tied to local currencies.

Posted 06/20/2012Zak StamborPost a comment

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Digital rewards marketing firm Ifeelgoods hires a Google executive

Tyler Hoffman becomes the company’s senior vice president of sales.

Posted 05/08/2012Zak StamborPost a comment

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Developers can offer alternatives to Facebook Credits

Facebook is allowing developers to reward shoppers with different currencies.

Posted 01/10/2012Zak StamborPost a comment

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Miramax and Universal bring the movie theater to Facebook

Consumers can stream films for 30 Facebook credits, the equivalent of $3.

Posted 08/23/2011Zak Stambor1 comments

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Facebook modifies its currency rules after a consumer group complains

The change focuses on the prices social game developers can charge for virtual goods.

Posted 07/08/2011Allison EnrightPost a comment

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Facebook faces antitrust pressure for promoting its new virtual currency

Consumer Watchdog calls for a federal investigation into Facebook Credits.

Posted 06/29/2011Thad Rueter1 comments

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Ifeelgoods, a digital rewards marketing firm, raises $6.5 million

The news comes as Facebook requires game developers to accept Facebook Credits.

Posted 06/28/2011Zak StamborPost a comment

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Facebook will require game developers to accept Credits as currency

All social games selling virtual goods will have to use Credits as of July 1.

Posted 01/25/2011Allison EnrightPost a comment