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Money 4 Nothing
Royalty Rumble at Spotify and a Crisis at Hipgnosis
Jan 11, 2024
Hypnosis Song Fund faces conflicts of interest and shareholder revolt, while Spotify changes royalty payout rules sparking a fight for the future of the music industry.
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- The Hypnosis Song Fund has faced difficulties due to a decrease in valuation and delayed financial results, impacting shareholders.
- Spotify's changes to its royalty payment system aim to create a fairer payment structure, combat artificial streaming, and maintain dominance in the industry.
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Hypnosis Song Fund Faces Challenges
The publicly listed Hypnosis Song Fund has experienced difficulties with a significant decrease in valuation and a delay in financial results. This affects shareholders who rely on reports to track their investments. Hypnosis Song Fund had previously attracted attention by investing in song rights, claiming that songs would continue to be valuable in the digital age. However, the changing market dynamics and rising interest rates have had negative implications for the fund.
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