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UK Music Industry & Business

The Battle for Digital Authenticity: Inside the IFPI’s Streaming Integrity Initiative and the War Against Streaming Fraud

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Executive Overview The global music industry has drawn a definitive line in the sand against digital deception. In a concerted global effort to purge the streaming economy of bad actors, bots, and illegitimate monetization schemes, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has spearheaded the launch of the Streaming Integrity Initiative. Announced earlier today, … Read more

UK Music Industry & Business

The High-Stakes Battle Over Streaming Fraud: Rapper RBX Doubles Down on Lawsuit Against Spotify

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Executive Overview The modern digital music streaming economy operates on a paradox: while platforms like Spotify democratize global distribution, giving independent artists the tools to reach audiences previously locked behind major-label gatekeepers, the underlying financial plumbing remains opaque, highly centralized, and fiercely contested. At the heart of this financial engine is the "pro-rata" royalty model—a … Read more

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