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The bill, which passed Congress with a final vote of 228–206, signals a historic moment for crypto in the United States. In drafting the legislation, senators inserted a provision that changes the Internal Revenue Service’s definition of a “broker” to include organizations that trade crypto assets. Brokers will have to file 1099 forms disclosing the Read More …
Phoenix Waters Productions in partnership with tech companies Marvion and Coinllectibles is launching digital entertainment studio Omnific Blockchain Studios to develop and produce entertainment-related non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and digital goods. Source: Omnific Blockchain Studio Launches With NFT-Backed ‘Karma’ Film and ‘Marvion’ Music Show
The Department of Justice’s attempt to halt Penguin Random House’s acquisition of Simon & Schuster finds support within an industry already burned by bad trends. “Obviously every agent is thrilled that the wheels might be grinding to a halt on this,” one insider says. Source: “Too Late to Stand Up Against Amazon”: Book-Industry Insiders Back Read More …
Aaron Saloman’s “Questfunk” sets the mood in a quick-moving Nissan Z ad entitled “The Arrival,” which showcases the Yokohama-headquartered automobile manufacturer’s 2023 Z. Prior to securing this and other high-profile placements through Songtradr, however, Montréal-based Saloman established a presence in the sync licensing space by uploading his music to emerging song libraries. Source: Meet the Songwriter Behind the Ad for Read More …
Publishers fear unlimited e-book subscriptions could go worldwide Read More …