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Supreme Court upholds law that threatens US TikTok ban
In a unanimous vote, the high court said Friday that Congress acted constitutionally when it required ByteDance Ltd. to sell the video-sharing app by Jan 19 or face a ban.
15 hours ago
Tech
TikTok allies close to Trump and Biden race to delay ban on app
The app, owned by China’s ByteDance Ltd., faces a deadline of Jan 19 to find a US buyer in order to continue operating in the country.
a day ago
Tech
China discusses sale of TikTok US to Musk as one possible option
TikTok’s US operations could be valued at around US$40 billion to US$50 billion, Bloomberg Intelligence analysts Mandeep Singh and Damian Reimertz estimated last year.
4 days ago
Geopolitics
From TikTok to Nvidia, the tech war is getting uglier
Beijing has shown that it is willing to retaliate
December 11, 2024
Digital Economy
TikTok Shop triples Black Friday sales, topping US$100 million
The boost in sales comes as the app faces a potential shutdown in January under a new law signed by President Joe Biden.
December 05, 2024
Company in the news
TikTok parent ByteDance valued at about US$300 bil, says WSJ
The valuation came in a recent buyback offer by ByteDance, the Journal said, citing unidentified people with knowledge of the matter.
November 17, 2024
IPO
Investors may sing Triller's tune
Triller, an American creator platform, is set to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at a discount to TikTok’s valuation.
October 18, 2024
UK
Bank of England taps TikTok influencers in quest to reach Gen Z
Younger people can “feel quite disconnected from financial institutions,” says an accountant involved in a BOE TikTok video, pointing to widespread misinformation online about personal finance.
October 05, 2024
Digital Economy
Will Triller knock out TikTok?
TikTok’s troubles may mean investors must dance to Triller’s tune.
May 23, 2024
Global review
How the TikTok law could intensify the US-China tech spat
It is all but certain that China will retaliate against the US
May 02, 2024