Topic
music streaming
Technology Software #spotify#streaming fraud
Spotify Confirms Streaming Fraud After Kalshi Trader Flags Botting
Spotify confirmed it investigated and found evidence of artificial streaming after Kalshi trader Caleb Davies flagged suspicious activity. The streaming giant removed over 500,000 streams from Malcolm Todd's song 'Earrings', adjusting its chart from number one to fourth. Kalshi and Polymarket responded, with Kalshi removing Spotify's logo from related markets at Spotify's request.
Jul 2, 2026 1 source
Technology Software #music streaming#audio
Qobuz Gains Subscribers as Artists and Audiophiles Reject Spotify's Model
Qobuz, the French hi-res music streaming service, has seen a surge in subscribers and revenue, driven by artist and consumer backlash against Spotify's business practices. It now has 1.2 million active monthly users, pays an average of $0.01873 per stream, and expects profitability by March 2027.
Jun 16, 2026 1 source