Microstrategy Locks in New Funding to Fuel Bitcoin Buying Spree
Microstrategy is doubling down on bitcoin, raising over $563 million through preferred stock. With 423,650 BTC already, Saylor envisions a $13 million price future. Microstrategy’s Latest Funding Play Sets Up Its Next Big Bitcoin Move Software intelligence firm Microstrategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) has announced the pricing of 7.3 million shares of its 8.00% Series A […] Powered by...
FADPA: MPA’s Export-Only Site-Blocking Primed For Full Strength U.S. Launch
When U.S. site-blocking proposals died alongside SOPA in 2012, major Hollywood studios and their music industry counterparts, switched up their plans a little. A SOPA victory would’ve sent a powerful message that site-blocking is a reasonable response to infringement, and that U.S. partners overseas should follow the example. Yet even with no victory to celebrate, for more than a decade the MPA promoted site-blocking measures to any...
Pirate Libraries Are Forbidden Fruit for AI Companies. But at What Cost?
Earlier this week, various rightsholder groups submitted their recommendations for the 2025 Special 301 Report. This annual overview, compiled by the U.S. Trade Representative, highlights countries that fail to live up to U.S. copyright protection standards. Various groups stressed the importance of copyright protection when it comes to new AI technologies. They argued that foreign governments should be mindful of potential copyright...
Court Rejects Musi’s Bid to Force Apple to Reinstate its Music App
Last September, Apple removed popular music streaming app Musi from its App Store, affecting millions of users. Apple’s action didn’t come as a complete surprise. Music industry groups had been trying to take Musi down for months, branding it a ‘parasitic’ app that skirts the rules. IFPI took the lead, calling on other music industry players and YouTube to complain to Apple as well. The mounting pressure eventually paid off. Delisting...
