Square explores deal to acquire Jay-Z’s music streaming service Tidal
Jack Dorsey has been seen twice with Jay-Z and Beyoncé as well as Sean Penn
24 December 2020 - 09:09
Square, the digital-payment company run by Jack Dorsey, has held talks to acquire the music-streaming service Tidal as part of a push to diversify, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Dorsey has discussed a potential deal with Jay-Z, the rapper and music mogul who acquired Tidal for $56m in early 2015, said the person, who asked not to be identified because the talks were private. The negotiations may not result in a transaction...
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