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Bitski raises $19 million from a16z to become the ‘Shopify for...
TechCrunch reports: "For every crypto-skeptic that see NFTs as yet another hype bubble, there’s an acolyte who sees NFTs as the key to unlocking...
When is an NFT a ‘security’ and why should you care?
Hypebot reports: "There has been plenty of interest in the music industry surrounding NFTs and what they might mean for artists. Unfortunately, the recency...
Ubisoft launches lab for blockchain and social entertainment startups
Venture Beat reports: "Ubisoft announced the fifth season of its Entrepreneurs Lab, an incubator program in Paris and Singapore. The call for projects related...
Netflix and BMG Strike Long-Term Music Publishing Deal Outside U.S.
Variety reports: "Netflix has struck a new long-term exclusive agreement with BMG for the management and administration of its music publishing rights worldwide outside...
New Bitcoin tax plans could stifle greener blockchain tech
The Verge reports: "Ongoing efforts to pass a bipartisan infrastructure bill could reshape the cryptocurrency world, as lawmakers debate new tax-reporting requirements on various...
Royalty Exchange Transactions Pass $75M, Helping 875 Creators
Hypebot reports: "The Royalty Exchange, a digital marketplace for buying, and selling music catalog, announced that it passed the $75 million in transactions in...
Publishing Lawsuit Against Pandora From Wixen Music Raises Questions Regarding Lyric...
Hypebot reports: "Pandora is facing down a long-expected lawsuit from Wixen Music Publishing over the streaming platform's alleged infringing of lyrics in songs represented...
Warner, Sony Win U.K. Court Battle With Digital Radio Service TuneIn
Billboard reports: "A British High Court has ruled that digital radio service TuneIn has been operating illegally in the U.K. by streaming unlicensed music...
Popular Stream-Ripping Site Convert2MP3 Shut Down
Billboard reports: "Convert2MP3, one of the world's most popular stream ripping sites, has been shut down following a joint operation by international labels body...
Labels & Publishers Win $1 Billion Piracy Lawsuit Against Cox Communications
Billboard reports: "Cox Communications was found liable for the piracy infringement of more than 10,000 musical works by a U.S. District Court jury in...
