News Blackstone-owned Recognition owns the portfolio of music rights built by Merck Mercuriadis at HSF News The IFPI said the ruling marks the first under Operation Authentica, an initiative targeting the streaming fraud industry. Analysis Luminate's new midyear report shines a light on the declining global market share of the United States – and of the biggest hits within the US Analysis A few of you have contacted me to ask if I got my numbers wrong. (Spoiler: No, I did not!) News The expansion represents the next stage of what HYBE calls its “multi-home, multi-genre strategy." News The deal expands AudioSalad's presence in Japan after previously partnering with Japanese rights management firm NexTone. News Company is 'actively engaged in discussions with various investment funds' Analysis This article originally appeared in Tim Ingham’s latest MBW+ Review email, issued exclusively to MBW+ subscribers.