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In theory, NFTs give creators the ability to set their own terms—including on resale royalties. But it’s important to remember we are dealing with extremely new technology. As a result, there are plenty of ways for buyers to skirt the rules. Chief among them: NFT marketplaces are not yet interoperable. Source: Can I Earn Royalties Read More …
On Monday (December 20), US performance rights organization SoundExchange secured a legal victory in a royalties battle with US television service Music Choice. The court decided that the case will be referred to the Copyright Royalties Board (CRB), rather than it being heard in Federal court. SoundExchange launched a lawsuit against Music Choice to recover underpaid Read More …
BMG and KKR have put their recently announced partnership to work, acquiring the “entire music interests” of long-running American rock band ZZ Top for a sum sources place at around $50 million. The agreement includes a buyout of the band’s publishing catalogue and their income from recorded royalties and performance royalties. Previously, BMG served as co-publisher and Read More …
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If you’re confounded by the numerous stories floating around the web regarding the matter of musicians offering NFTs to fans, you’re not the only one. It turns out Brian Eno isn’t too thrilled about the new craze either. Speaking to The Crypto Syllabus, Eno has explained his belief that NFTs are merely a way for artists to become “little Read More …