On September 5th, it was reported that American rapper Snoop Dogg and filmmaker Robert Rodriguez are inviting fans to invest in their upcoming project, opening up a new way to raise funds for artists. According to a statement on Thursday, the duo have partnered with investment platform Republic, which aims to help filmmakers raise funds. Investors' debt, equity or income-sharing agreement interests will be issued through blockchain networks, including smart contract platform Avalanche. (Bloomberg)