Spotify Removes 500,000+ Malcolm Todd Plays Following ‘Suspicious’ Kalshi Wagers,
Spotify Removes 500,000+ Malcolm Todd Plays Following ‘Suspicious’ Kalshi Wagers, Acknowledges Facing ‘Ever-Changing Stream Manipulation’ Tactics
We’ve heard plenty about streaming fraudsters gaming the system to pocket royalties. But what about using artificial plays to cash bets? Spotify has reportedly booted north of 500,000 fake streams from Malcolm Todd’s “Earrings” after learning of several curiously timed wagers tied to the song’s chart positioning.