Copyright

Ethereum

Fight for Your Right: Universal Music Veteran Launches Ethereum IP Platform

A newly funded startup called Blokur aims to use the ethereum blockchain to better manage rights within the music industry.

Business  ·  5 October 2017
Law

US Commerce Department Weighs Blockchain at Washington Event

An event held in Washington, DC, today saw the US Commerce Department speak with blockchain startup executives and technology enthusiasts.

Business  ·  9 December 2016
News

US Commerce Department to Discuss Blockchain Copyright

US officials to discuss using blockchain for copyright management.

Tech  ·  5 December 2016
Startups

How Ascribe Uses Bitcoin Tech to Help Underserved Artists

CoinDesk speaks with Ascribe CTO Trent McConaghy, who co-founded a startup behind a blockchain-powered IP ownership platform.

Business  ·  2 July 2015
Regulation

How Monegraph Uses the Block Chain to Verify Digital Assets

A collaboration between an NYU professor and a technologist has resulted in a new way to secure digital property.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 May 2014