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Vivendi: Content protection initiatives

Media conglomerate Vivendi has taken several initiatives to protect and promote the creations of its various businesses. The objective is to ensure greater transparency and authenticity of the content produced in the digital ecosystem and to certify that it has been produced in whole or in part by a human being or by artificial intelligence. […]

June 20, 2024By Colin Mann

Firth appointed CEO of Verasity and VeraViews

Verasity, a protocol and product layer blockchain platform, has appointed veteran technology-focused lawyer, Mark Firth, as CEO of Verasity, and of VeraViews, Verasity’s open-ledger advertising ecosystem that prevents ad fraud. Firth will be responsible for leading the next stage of VeraViews’ expansion as it continues to develop its ad stack and advertising ecosystem – which […]

June 7, 2024

Blockchain TV is a story we’ve heard before

Despite decades of research and innovation, TV remains one of the more static technologies entertaining British households. However, as its history stretches back to the 1920s when Scottish engineer John Logie Baird started experimenting with his ‘Televisor’, it’d be understandable if the nearly 100-year-old invention felt a little sore with time. It’s perhaps fairer to […]

May 21, 2024

WWE signs Panini Blockchain deal

The Superstars of WWE are joining Panini Blockchain with the release of Blockchain Donruss Elite WWE. The product introduces the Panini digital card debuts of WWE Superstars, including John Cena, ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin, Roman Reigns, Finn Bálor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Lyra Valkyria and more. The platform is a secure environment to purchase and […]

February 15, 2024

UK Government responds to NFT/blockchain report

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons has published the Government response to its report on the risks to sport and culture of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the blockchain. The report, published in October 2023, warned that the emergence of NFTs in the world of art has led to the […]

January 12, 2024By Colin Mann

ISKCON launches integrated e-library app

ISKCON’s publishing wing, the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, has launched their Transcend App which they say is the first e-library app in the world to offer both audio and e-books at one place. Whether one is a fan of audiobooks or prefers to read eBooks, Transcend has you covered. Users can switch seamlessly between audio and […]

August 28, 2023

Custos Media Technologies partners with Cyber Shield

Custos Media Technologies, a leading provider of cuOng-edge digital media security soluHons, is pleased to announce the finalisaHon of an exclusive reseller agreement with Cyber Shield, a prominent cybersecurity company based in Saudi Arabia. This strategic partnership aims to deliver Custos Media Technologies’ unique document security products to the EducaHon and Enterprise business segments in […]

June 28, 2023

WBHE launching Superman Web3 Movie Experience

Warner Bros Home Entertainment (WBHE), in partnership with content blockchain specialist Eluvio, has announced the next installment of the WB Movieverse with the iconic DC Super Hero film Superman Web3 Movie Experience, available for preview at and opening for purchase on June 9th.  The release of Superman Web3 Movie Experience follows the October 2022 Web3 […]

June 5, 2023By Nik Roseveare

Replay, Theta Network introduce NFT-gating for video monetisation

Replay, the blockchain platform reimagining video for Web3, has announced new NFT-gating video capabilities powered by Theta Network, the blockchain infrastructure for media. In line with NAB 2023, Replay now empowers streaming services, FAST channel owners and media brands to lock video behind an NFT experience compatible with any smart TV or device. Whether offering […]

April 19, 2023

MPs to examine NFTs and blockchain

The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons is to question experts on the uses of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and blockchain technology. This is the first session of the Committee’s inquiry into the operation, risks and benefits of NFTs and the wider blockchain. In the first panel, scheduled for Tuesday April […]

April 17, 2023By Colin Mann