Binance VC arm leads $1.3M raise for decentralized streaming protocol

Binance VC arm leads $1.3M raise for decentralized streaming protocol

Decentralized music sharing service Audius has raised nearly $10 million so far. Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is funding a major decentralized audio streaming service through its investment and incubation arm.According to an Oct. 23 announcement, Binance Labs led a $1.25 million extension round for Audius, a blockchain-enabled streaming service that connects music fans with artists.The latest investment round follows a $3.1 million round co-led by Multicoin Capital and Blockchange Ventures in July 2020. Major industry players like Pantera Capital and Coinbase....


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