"That's not quite how our royalty system wo
"Calm Down" marks the first time an African artist-led track has hit one billion streams on the platform.
A report alleging that gangs buy fake streams arrives at a time when executives are calling for better monitoring of the streaming ecosystem.
Gang members convert dirty money into Bitcoin, which they then use to acquire fake streams for ar
Zach Bryan remembers everything, and so does Spotify.
Svenska Dagbladet reported that Swedish law enforcement believes criminals use streaming platforms to launder money.
The new system, due to roll out in France during the fourth quarter, will reward "professional artists" and songs that drive fan engagement.
The test appears designed as a way to potentially convert more ad-supported users of the streaming service to paid subscribers.
The milestone marks her fifth song to enter the music streaming service's Billions Club.
The Billboard Global Music Index rose 4.7% as 12 of its 21 stocks posted gains this week.
