The Trump administration extended the deadline for the owners of TikTok to sell their asset until June 19 just one day before the previous extension was set to take effect. While there’s a bit more breathing room for a deal to be made, the clock is still ticking for a U.S.-based person, group, or company … Read more
TikTok is set to launch its e-commerce business in Germany, France and Italy on March 31, marking a significant expansion in Europe as the company faces uncertainty in the US around the country’s sell-or-ban law. The short-video app’s TikTok Shop feature, which allows users to buy goods directly on the platform, will be available to … Read more
Back in 2019, I remember being surprised at a survey by toy maker Lego that asked young adults what they wanted to be when they grew up. The top answer was YouTube creator! Of the 3,000 children surveyed between the ages of 8 and 12 from the U.S., U.K., and China, a surprising 33% said they … Read more
The fate of TikTok has become a new front in the rivalry between China and the United States, writes Dimitar Lilkov. But regardless of how the saga ends, the EU must be ready to step in and protect its own citizens. In a way, it had to come to this. For years, the TikTok saga … Read more
TikTok has less than 75 days before facing another ban after President Donald Trump signed an executive order granting the viral video app an extension to find a buyer. With the clock ticking, the Trump administration is facilitating talks between potential U.S. buyers and TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance. According to a new report from … Read more