Music

Exploring Hip-Hop Culture's Influence on Crypto Adoption

NFT Entrepreneur Cordell Broadus aka “Champ Medici,” rapper Jim Jones, and Disrupt Art CEO Rob Richardson join “Community Crypto” to discuss the intersection of the NFT and hi...

By CoinDesk Staff

Apr 29, 2022 at 8:39 p.m. UTC

Apr 29, 2022

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John Legend (Ian Gavan/Getty Images for Gucci)

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OurSong Raises $7.5M in Seed Funding to Help Artists Build a Community Through NFTs

The blockchain-based platform is a subsidiary of Our Happy Company, which was co-founded by performer John Legend and KKBOX CEO Chris Lin.

By Cam Thompson

Apr 28, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Apr 28, 2022

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Opinion

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NFTs, the New 'Social Media Playbook'

How big businesses will really use non-fungible tokens.

By Eric Lam

Apr 26, 2022 at 4:52 p.m. UTC

Apr 26, 2022

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Madonna at the Koko Lounge in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

Finance

Luno

Luno Forges Multimillion-Dollar Partnership With London Entertainment Venue KOKO

Madonna, Prince, Stormzy, H.E.R., Amy Winehouse and Kanye West have performed at the northwest London location.

By Camomile Shumba

Apr 13, 2022 at 10:37 a.m. UTC

Apr 13, 2022

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Finance

Music

Universal Music Group Files 4 Trademarks for Its Bored Ape Band Leader

UMG’s NFT band experiment continues with plans for tokens and a physical merch marketplace.

By Eli Tan

Apr 5, 2022 at 2:36 p.m. UTC

Apr 5, 2022

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Attendees of the Grammy Awards mingle on the red carpet. (Eli Tan/CoinDesk)

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Crypto’s Night at the Grammys

From Binance and OneOf to a side of PFP NFTs, a crypto presence was felt during the music industry’s marquee event.

By Eli Tan

Apr 4, 2022 at 5:48 p.m. UTC

Apr 4, 2022

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Video

Binance

Binance to Sponsor 64th Annual Grammy Awards

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has announced plans to sponsor the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, the biggest night in the American music industry. “The Hash” group...

By CoinDesk Staff

Mar 31, 2022 at 5:47 p.m. UTC

Mar 31, 2022

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From Reality TV to Behind Your Phone Screen. Catching Up With the Victor Twins

Podcasts

Music

From Reality TV to Behind Your Phone Screen: Catching Up With the Victor Twins

Spencer, Solo and the Victor Twins discuss the future of decentralized social media powered by crypto and blockchain technology, where creators could possibly be better empowe...

By Spencer Dinwiddie Solo Ceesay

Mar 30, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. UTC

Mar 30, 2022

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Finance

Diplo

Diplo Joins Nas With NFT Drop on Tokenized Royalties Platform Royal

The Grammy-winning DJ will be releasing his new single on the Polygon-powered site.

By Eli Tan

Mar 24, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. UTC

Mar 24, 2022

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New Technology and How It’s Impacting Sports

Podcasts

Music

New Technology and How It’s Impacting Sports

The hosts are joined by former WNBA player Imani McGee-Stafford, Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun and Renee Montgomery, retired WNBA player and co-owner of the Atlanta...

By Spencer Dinwiddie Solo Ceesay

Mar 23, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. UTC

Mar 23, 2022

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