Instagram and YouTube Prepare to Benefit From a TikTok Ban
"I have the right to make a deal": Trump pauses TikTok ban
TikTok is staying in the U.S. for now, but its future remains uncertain. President Donald Trump this week paused a ban on the app and said he has "the right to make a deal" to try to save it. Legal experts questioned whether he can override a federal law that bans it.
TikTok buyers line up as Trump, China signal openness to deal
Potential TikTok buyers are lining up as President Trump and the Chinese government show heightened interest in striking a deal to sell the popular video-sharing platform in the face of a U.S. ban. YouTube star MrBeast is the latest to join the ranks of prospective buyers,
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MrBeast joins group of investors preparing big offer to buy TikTok
After various videos and comments about wanting to buy TikTok so it doesn’t get banned, MrBeast has helped put in an offer.
5 TikToK Alternatives—And The Pros And Cons Of Each
With a TikTok ban coming soon, what are the alternatives? Here are 5 similar apps to consider, along with the pros and cons of each.
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If TikTok Gets Banned Again, Here Are 8 Alternatives
TikTok has returned for US users after a brief shutdown. If it goes away for good, these rival apps can help you get your fix of short-form video.
YouTube star MrBeast expresses interest in purchasing TikTok less than a week before ban
James "Jimmy" Donaldson, known as MrBeast on YouTube, made an offhand comment to X this week, saying he'd buy TikTok so it doesn't get banned.
With Trump’s TikTok extension, new potential U.S. buyers emerge
YouTuber MrBeast, X owner Elon Musk and Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison are names that have floated around in the past week.
Dave Portnoy reacts to TikTok debate, says he's 'very concerned' about small business owners
Barstool Sports founder and president Dave Portnoy shares his thoughts on the TikTok debate on 'The Will Cain Show.'
MrBeast not quite in the bidding race for TikTok just yet, rep says
Jimmy Donaldson — better known online as MrBeast — isn’t in the TikTok bidding race just yet, according to a representative for the YouTube star
TikTok's fate remains unclear. Here's who wants to purchase the social media platform
President Donald Trump had recently expressed his support in SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk or Oracle CEO Larry Ellison purchasing TikTok.
MrBeast isn’t in the bidding race for TikTok just yet—but ‘several buyers are holding ongoing discussions with Jimmy Donaldson’
After the bipartisan TikTok law was signed by former President Joe Biden in April, ByteDance said it did not have plans to sell the platform and fought the statute in court for months. China also rebuked Washington over the divestment push, though more recently it appears to be softening its stance.
TikTok and Netflix Reigned Supreme in 2024, With Latin America One of Their Highest Growth Regions, Omdia Research Estimates (EXCLUSIVE)
By the end of 2024, TikTok has generated approximately $8 billion in ad revenue in the U.S. As revealed by Omdia’s Senior Research Director María Rua Aguete at a Content Americas panel, it surpassed 1.
Could MrBeast Become Part-Owner of TikTok? Offers and Speculation Swirl After Trump Vows to Broker Deal to ‘Save’ App From Ban
Will TikTok find a U.S. buyer to remain legal? After Trump vowed to make a deal to save the app, MrBeast has emerged as part of a joint bid.