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TikTok is planning to launch a new app specifically for U.S. users by September 2025 amid ongoing talks to address national security concerns over its Chinese ownership. The existing app will be phased out by March 2026, with users required to switch to the new version to continue using the platform.

President Trump just signed an executive order to provide yet another extension for the banning or sale of Tiktok, while critics are calling this move outright illegal.

President Trump has issued a third extension for TikTok’s US sale, confident China will eventually approve the deal. The move reflects TikTok’s rising political influence among young voters ahead of 2024. Yet with legal and trade issues unresolved, the outcome remains uncertain.

Hella received a call in the middle of the night that gave her the chills. Over the phone, Hella's friend sobbingly told her how she had bought a cold wallet for a discounted price through the Chinese social media app Douyin.

A 26-year-old TikTok influencer and crypto trader was reportedly kidnapped in France and held for a €50,000 crypto ransom. But when the kidnappers found he had been all-in on XRP since 2018 and had little to show for it, they released him—allegedly sending $1,000 in USDT before letting him go.

The restaurant chain Yun Hai Yao has been formally charged in court in connection with a mass food poisoning incident at the ByteDance Singapore office on July 30, 2024.

Despite vows to leave, most left-leaning influencers remain more active on X than on Bluesky, which has yet to rival X’s reach or utility.

Job candidates now interview with AI “recruiters” that ask follow-up questions, evaluate skills, and give feedback to hiring managers. Startups like Apriora, HeyMilo AI, and Ribbon report fast adoption of their real-time AI video interview platforms, transforming hiring processes.

Is YouTube cracking down on Bitcoin content? It abruptly removed Bitcoin broadcaster Roxom TV without explanation, sparking fears of selective silencing in the crypto space.

Pinterest is launching AI tools that let users search fashion by tapping images, with filters for color, style, and occasion. Starting with women’s fashion, the platform will also label AI-generated content and let users limit its visibility.