The Deals: SoundCloud Acquires Nina Protocol; SOCAN Pairs With Musical AI for Gen-AI Attribution Initiative

The Deals: SoundCloud Acquires Nina Protocol; SOCAN Pairs With Musical AI for Gen-AI Attribution Initiative

SoundCloud has acquired Nina Protocol and more music industry deals, including SOCAN's partnership with Musical AI.

SoundCloud Acquires Nina Protocol After Its Shutdown

SoundCloud has acquired Nina Protocol, the blockchain-based music marketplace that shut down operations on July 15, 2026. The deal was announced Wednesday, July 22, just over a week after Nina went dark. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Nina Protocol built its reputation as a decentralized marketplace for artists, releases, and independent editorial content, positioning itself as an alternative to traditional streaming plat…