TikTok Shuts Down In U.S. Before Ban Takes Effect—Here’s What To Know
TikTok is no longer accessible in the U.S. as of late Saturday night, shortly before a nationwide ban on ByteDance’s popular social media app took effect, though President-elect Donald Trump has suggested he will delay the ban after his return to the White House on Monday.
When does TikTok ban take effect? Details on the app and its possible shutdown
Citing national security, the Supreme Court rules that TikTok can be banned if its Chinese parent company ByteDance does not sell the app by Sunday.
TikTok Ban: Full List of Candidates Who Could Buy App as Ban Looms
Several prominent figures have expressed interest in acquiring TikTok, though the terms of any potential purchase remain unclear.
TikTok needs a US buyer so bad it might seek out Elon Musk
Americans are going to lose access to TikTok in less than a week, unless China green-lights a sale to what Congress has deemed a non-adversary of the United States — something China is unlikely to do but might.
Who could buy TikTok to avoid app's ban? Newest name being shared: Elon Musk
As the Jan. 19 date for a TikTok ban approaches, another name is emerging as a potential buyer: SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who already owns X.
Trump Signs Promised TikTok Order Delaying Ban of App
A 3D-printed miniature model of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and TikTok logo are seen in this illustration taken January 19, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Ill
TikTok’s back: App thanks Trump as it returns for US users
Trump’s proposal exerted pressure on the entire tech ecosystem that makes TikTok available to U.S. users, including app store operators and service providers like Oracle which hosts its servers.
TikTok shut down, but can Trump save it?: Live updates
Looming over the Supreme Court's TikTok decision is what could happen after Donald Trump takes office. Trump promised to "save" the popular platform.
Trump confirms plan to delay TikTok ban so app can seek U.S. buyer
Trump said he will issue an executive order Monday to allow time to seek to split TikTok’s control between its current owners and a joint U.S. venture.
TikTok is in a massive position of strength amid a high-stakes game of poker, Wedbush’s Dan Ives says
The social media platform has gone from having its "back against the wall to a massive position of strength".
We think Elon Musk could buy TikTok without the algorithm, says Wedbush Securities' Dan Ives
Dan Ives, Wedbush Securities global head of tech research, joins CNBC's 'The Exchange' to discuss the looming TikTok ban in ...
TikTok banned: Wildly addictive app goes dark as fans mourn. Will Trump save it?
TikTok told users the app will be "temporarily unavailable" as its Chinese parent company ByteDance pins its hopes on Donald ...
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TikTok restores service in US, thanks Trump
TikTok on Sunday restored service in the United States after briefly going dark, as a law banning the wildly popular app on ...
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TikTok restores service in US, thanks incoming president
TikTok restored service in the United States Sunday after briefly going dark, as a law banning the wildly popular app on ...
Clock runs out on TikTok: Platform goes dark in U.S. ahead of Sunday deadline
TikTok plans to cease operations in the United States on Sunday unless President Joe Biden intervenes before he leaves office ...
TikTok is set to be banned Sunday. Here’s what it means for you
The clock is ticking down on TikTok in America. A law that requires TikTok to find a new, non-Chinese owner or face a ban is scheduled to go into effect Sunday — and there is little indication the ...
Kevin O'Leary warns TikTok's fate could be determined by 'secret golden share' granting Beijing 'veto' power
"Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary discussed TikTok's future, particularly the role of a "secret golden share" as his offer ...