Published Jul 22, 2026, 3:42 PM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 1 source

SoundCloud acquires decentralized music platform Nina Protocol months after its shutdown

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SoundCloud has acquired decentralized music platform Nina Protocol, months after the startup announced it would shut down. The deal brings Nina’s artists, editorial archive, and music discovery tools to SoundCloud as the company continues expanding its platform for independent musicians.