Why Do Artists Need Labels When They Have NFTs?

Venture capitalists and certain people in the music industry are enthusiastic about the potential for artists to benefit from technology like the blockchain and NFTs. But there isn’t universal agreement, especially among musicians themselves, that any of this is necessarily a good idea. What are the big trends, and the big areas of disagreement? Bloomberg reporter Lucas Shaw joins this episode from Los Angeles to continue our coverage of crypto and the music industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this daily podcast, Bloomberg’s reporting team teases out what’s actually important in the crypto conversation. Led by crypto editor stacy-marie ishmael, the show draws on reporters and editors around the world and credible voices from across the industry. Episodes cover everything from regulation to NFTs to DeFi to the environmental considerations surrounding an asset class shaping the future of finance.