TikTok Ban

In a recent post, former presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy expressed concerns about the potential expansion of federal power if TikTok goes ahead with divestiture plans, suggesting an alternative legislative approach. What Happened: Ramaswamy voiced his opinion on the ongoing debate around...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk reacted to former President Donald Trump‘s critique of Facebook when asked about the probable ban on TikTok. What Happened: In a conversation with Greg Kelly on Newsmax TV, Trump shared his views on a proposed TikTok ban. When the discussion shifted, Trump targeted...

Shark Tank host and billionaire Mark Cuban leaned towards supporting the TikTok ban bill. He raised concerns over foreign governments’ programming of children’s screens through the social media app, criticizing the lack of transparency in the process. What Happened: Cuban took to...

Amid heightened legislative scrutiny, Steven Mnuchin, the former U.S. Treasury Secretary, is reportedly spearheading an effort to acquire the widely-used social media platform TikTok. What Happened: Mnuchin is organizing an investor group to purchase TikTok, CNBC reported on Thursday. This move...

Wedbush’s Dan Ives highlights the significant consequences a TikTok ban could have on major tech companies like Meta (NASDAQ:META) and Snap (NYSE:SNAP). What Happened: On Wednesday, Ives shared insights on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street about the potential repercussions of a TikTok ban for...

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has shot off a warning that banning the social media platform in the U.S. will have disastrous consequences for creators as well as small businesses. What Happened: In a new video posted immediately after the U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in favor of the...

Amid growing discussions on internet regulation, Elon Musk has voiced concerns over the proposed TikTok ban in the United States, hinting at the potential for increased internet censorship. What Happened: On Wednesday, Musk engaged with a post from a user known as Sir Doge of the Coin, who shared a...

The TikTok crackdown bill, which has been approved by the House of Representatives, is now heading to the Senate. Eric Jackson has warned of potential retaliation, with Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) possibly being targeted. What Happened: The bill, if passed by the Senate and...

In a bid to thwart the potential ban of TikTok in the U.S., the platform has enlisted its influential content creators to lobby Congress. What Happened: TikTok, owned by ByteDance, has deployed its top influencers to Washington to persuade lawmakers to reject a bill that could lead to the sale...

TikTok is planning to increase its seller fees for the TikTok Shop to 8% from 2% plus a $.30 commission fee, according to The Information. Last year, The Information reported the shop would lose TikTok more than $500 million as it grew its e-commerce vertical.  According to the...

A federal judge has temporarily halted the ban imposed on TikTok in Montana, marking a significant twist in the first statewide restriction against the popular app. What Happened: The ban was due to take effect next year, but the app, owned by ByteDance Ltd., argued...

Amidst the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has taken a firm stance against ByteDance-owned TikTok, advocating for its ban in the U.S. What Happened: He called for a ban on TikTok in the U.S., citing concerns over the social media platform’s content moderation...

ByteDance-owned Tiktok, despite encountering significant obstacles in the United States., has been gearing up to take on Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Music, and Tidal in a fierce battle for music streaming supremacy. What...

CNBC Mad Money host Jim Cramer weighed in on how Meta Platform, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) will be impacted by Montana's decision to ban the Chinese short-video app TikTok. What Happened: "One of the reasons why we have been so adamant about holding META for the trust/club is how much we used Reels at my...

Montana, on Wednesday, became the first state in the U.S. to implement a complete ban on the sales and use of TikTok. What Happened: Citing concerns over the Chinese Communist Party's potential access to "Montanans' private data and sensitive personal information," Governor Greg Gianforte signed a...