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Chinese Internet Giant Alibaba Finally Files for IPO, Focusing on Mobile StoryChinese Internet Giant Alibaba Finally Files for IPO, Focusing on Mobile Story
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It’s here -- exactly when Re/code said it would be.

By Kara Swisher
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WordPress.com Parent Automattic Raises $160 Million, Valued at $1.16 BillionWordPress.com Parent Automattic Raises $160 Million, Valued at $1.16 Billion
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It’s the first funding for the online publishing platform since it took $12 million in 2008.

By Liz Gannes
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One Kings Lane Officially Names Dinesh Lathi CEOOne Kings Lane Officially Names Dinesh Lathi CEO
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It’s an important appointment for the company, since it just raised just over $112 million at a nearly $1 billion valuation.

By Kara Swisher
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Website Builder Weebly Raises $35MWebsite Builder Weebly Raises $35M
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By Liz Gannes
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Amazon’s Newest Venture Hits a Little Too Close to HomeAmazon’s Newest Venture Hits a Little Too Close to Home
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While Amazon is the ubiquitous e-commerce destination, more than 90 percent of retail business is still done in brick-and-mortar stores.

By Dax Dasilva
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Amazon Says No to Accepting Bitcoin, Maybe to Building an Amex or Visa CompetitorAmazon Says No to Accepting Bitcoin, Maybe to Building an Amex or Visa Competitor
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Amazon isn’t on board with one disruption, but won’t rule out another.

By Jason Del Rey
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Andreessen, Madrona and Maveron Invest $30 Million in Cosmetics Startup JulepAndreessen, Madrona and Maveron Invest $30 Million in Cosmetics Startup Julep
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Heartbleed, Target Breaches Mean It’s Time for a Network Forensics SolutionHeartbleed, Target Breaches Mean It’s Time for a Network Forensics Solution
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Businesses may not be able to thwart every attack, but they must be able to dissect and analyze intrusions quickly.

By Jay Botelho
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Ten Years In, Gmail Still Evolving Through Use of EncryptionTen Years In, Gmail Still Evolving Through Use of Encryption
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The timing couldn’t be better for an industry discussion on taking encryption from end to end.

By Pravin Kothari
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Beacons and Smart Stores Will Make Shopping Malls Fun AgainBeacons and Smart Stores Will Make Shopping Malls Fun Again
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Visiting a store could be an exciting high-tech event.

By Himanshu Sareen
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Alibaba Backs New E-Commerce Site 11 Main, Big U.S. Splash Still to ComeAlibaba Backs New E-Commerce Site 11 Main, Big U.S. Splash Still to Come
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Another small, but telling, bet on the U.S. market by the Chinese Internet giant.

By Jason Del Rey
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With a Fresh $20 Million, PayNearMe Looks to Make Cash Payments Easier Than EverWith a Fresh $20 Million, PayNearMe Looks to Make Cash Payments Easier Than Ever
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Startup lands $20 million financing round and expands network.

By Jason Del Rey
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One Kings Lane Raises $112 Million at a Nearly $1 Billion ValuationOne Kings Lane Raises $112 Million at a Nearly $1 Billion Valuation
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Pretty things get pretty money.

By Kara Swisher
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Fine China for 1stdibs, Which Gets $15 Million Investment from Alibaba GroupFine China for 1stdibs, Which Gets $15 Million Investment from Alibaba Group
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A key strategic investor as luxury goods site moves to enter Asian market.

By Kara Swisher
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T-Mobile Hopes to Shake Up the Check-Cashing Industry, TooT-Mobile Hopes to Shake Up the Check-Cashing Industry, Too
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Its new Mobile Money service is aimed at the 70 million or so Americans without full banking service.

By Ina Fried
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The Tipping Point (E-Commerce Version)The Tipping Point (E-Commerce Version)
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UPS and FedEx had better start building out their fleets, big time.

By Jeff Jordan