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Trump Sees ‘Great Interest’ From Potential TikTok Buyers
January 26, 2025

President Donald Trump says a decision on TikTok’s future could come in 30 days. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Mermaid Tails and Cricket Snacks: TikTok’s Marketplace Madness
January 25, 2025

It’s OK if you’re confused about the state of TikTok. Let’s not forget that this whole mess started when Congress banned TikTok, citing national security concerns, and the Supreme Court upheld their decision late last year. President Trump’s recent executive order to delay that ban...

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EU Watchdog Scrutinizes Meta’s Revised Ad-Free Service
January 23, 2025

It may be back to the drawing board yet again for Meta when it comes to the European version of the company’s no-ad Facebook and Instagram subscription service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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TikTok Eyes Partial Sale and Doubling Down on AI
January 23, 2025

The high-stakes drama involving TikTok’s future in the United States and the financial strategies of its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, took a turn as investors considered possible options. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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LinkedIn: Proposed Class Action Lawsuit’s Claims Have ‘No Merit’
January 22, 2025

Editor’s Note: PYMNTS reported Jan. 22 about a proposed class action lawsuit filed against LinkedIn. As reported, a LinkedIn spokesperson said at the time: “These are false claims with no merit.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Report: China Suggests TikTok Can Decide Independently on Potential Deals
January 20, 2025

China reportedly signaled that it would be open to a transaction that would keep TikTok available in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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X and Bluesky Debut Video Offerings Amid TikTok’s Uncertain Fate
January 20, 2025

With TikTok’s future in the U.S. unclear, other social platforms are filling the void. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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TikTok Begins Restoring Service After Trump Pledges Ban Reversal
January 19, 2025

After years of political and legal wrangling, the TikTok ban only lasted a few hours. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Perplexity AI Eyes TikTok Merger Amid US Ban
January 19, 2025

Search engine startup Perplexity AI reportedly wants to merge with TikTok. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...