According to a new study published by Choon, a blockchain-based streaming platform, 52% of people said they would use an alternative streaming music service if it rewarded artists more fairly. 76% said they’d love to see their favorite musicians …
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Can JAAK’s Blockchain Music Rights Database Succeed Where Others Have Failed?
Using blockchain technology, can JAAK truly succeed where other music industry organizations — and even the government — have clearly failed? Congress, ASCAP, BMI, the RIAA, and the NMPA can all agree on one thing: the modern musi…
Turns Out 50 Cent Was Lying About Earning Millions on Bitcoin
50 Cent admits to flat-out lying about his ‘surprise’ $8 million Bitcoin windfall. 50 Cent: rapper, actor, businessman, investor. And, superb liar. Now, there’s even less reason to believe what you read on the internet.…
Can This Blockchain-Powered Smart Speaker Get Artists Paid?
Can Volareo truly spark a revolution in the music industry? Or will it end up as yet another generic blockchain ‘solution’? Can blockchain technology truly revolutionize the music industry? Some people think so. To tackle the music indust…
Viberate Is a Live Music Marketplace Based Entirely on Cryptocurrency
If you’re actively trading cryptocurrencies, you’ve probably heard of Viberate. The company aims to build a live music ecosystem based entirely on blockchain and its home-grown cryptocurrency. We’ve written about a number of music st…
‘Long Island Iced Tea’ Shares Surge 289% After Company Changes Name to ‘Long Blockchain’
Long Island Iced Tea changes their name to ‘Long Blockchain’. The same day, shares in the company surge 289%. It’s moments like these that make it hard to separate the hype from reality. After all, blockchain is a very real thing wi…
Gramatik Becomes the First DJ to Launch a Cryptocurrency; Makes $2.3 Million In 24 Hours
Gramatik’s cryptocurrency, GRMTK, has proven successful. Yet, the blockchain technology still faces serious hurdles before it becomes widely adopted. Two weeks ago, over 40 major artists, including Mariah Carey and G-Eazy, signed-on to support rising …
Ethereum-based Streaming Service Will Pay Artists 80% of Revenues
Gareth Emery promises artists 80% in streaming revenue payouts using Ethereum, a blockchain-based computing platform. But, has he promised more than the platform can actually deliver? British indie DJ and producer Gareth Emery has an idea. What if you…
Cryptocurrency Monero Jumps 25% as 40 Major Artists Jump on Board
Over 40 artists have signed-on to support rising cryptocurrency, Monero. In an attempt to promote blockchain technology in the music industry, fans can now purchase Björk’s latest album, Utopia, with cryptocurrency. In fact, fans who buy the album wil…
As YouTube Stars Jump to Patreon, Could Cryptocurrency Solve the Adpocalypse Problem?
This startup promises to solve YouTube’s massive demonetization problems and get content creators paid. Tired of YouTube’s terrible payouts? So are major stars on the platform. Controversial Singapore YouTuber Amos Yee, famous for insulting late PM Le…