Spotify acknowledges streaming fraud following complaint from Kalshi trader

Spotify has confirmed that its platform experienced streaming fraud. The admission follows a complaint lodged by a trader at prediction‑market firm Kalshi. The trader alleged that manipulated streams inflated play counts on the service. Spotify said it is investigating the incidents and reviewing its detection mechanisms. The company emphasized its commitment to protecting artists and advertisers from abuse. It noted that the fraud does not appear to have affected overall user experience. Regulators may scrutinize the findings as part of broader industry oversight. Spotify plans to share additional details once the investigation is complete.