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Spotify Dips Into Blockchain With Mediachain Acquisition
Retail // April 27, 2017

Blockchain technology is making its way into a variety of industries. It’s not just for the financial world anymore. This week, Spotify announced its acquisition of blockchain startup Mediachain Labs. In this new venture together, the Mediachain Labs team will work to better connect artists...

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Twitter Faces Legal Battle Over Copyright Infringement

June 14, 2023
The National Music Publishers’ Association has filed a lawsuit against Twitter, alleging that the platform has been using copyrighted music without permission. NMPA President David Israelite said in a statement Wednesday (June 14) that Twitter “stands alone as the largest social media platform that has completely refused to license the millions of songs on its […]

Spotify Dips Into Blockchain With Mediachain Acquisition

April 27, 2017
Blockchain technology is making its way into a variety of industries. It’s not just for the financial world anymore. This week, Spotify announced its acquisition of blockchain startup Mediachain Labs....