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With his new start-up called Choon, Gareth Emery has promised artists 80% in streaming revenue payouts.  The payments will be in Ethereum, administered over blockchain. British indie DJ and producer Gareth E... Read More...
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Cryptocurrency Monero Jumps 25% as 40 Major Artists Jump on Board

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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 cryptoc... Read More...
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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 Yo... Read More...
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Can cryptocurrency AudioCoin truly revolutionize the music industry.  Or will it end up as yet another failed initiative? Imagine a world where artists don't have to worry about royalty checks.  It's just au... Read More...

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