How a Sale of TikTok Would Work and Who Might Buy It

A new law says TikTok must be sold to a non-Chinese owner or face a ban in the United States. President Trump has thrown out a lot of options for a potential sale.

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Trump signs order to create sovereign wealth fund that could buy TikTok

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Trump says Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok

President Trump on Monday said Microsoft is one of the technology companies eyeing TikTok to keep the app in the United States amid a looming government ban. When asked if Microsoft was one of the ...

The Hill - Jan. 28

Musk, MrBeast, Larry Ellison - the contenders to buy TikTok

Several potential US buyers have expressed interest in purchasing the social media platform.

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TikTok gets an extension — and internet celebrities and billionaires want to buy it

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NBC News - Jan. 22

Who Might Buy TikTok? Your Guide to the Latest Front-Runners

Since Trump paused enforcement of the TikTok ban, a new crop of potential buyers has emerged. Here’s what to know.

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YouTube star MrBeast joins bid to buy TikTok in US

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Trump says he's open to TikTok sale to Elon Musk or Larry Ellison

At a press briefing on Tuesday, President Trump suggested that he's open to the idea of Elon Musk or Larry Ellison buying TikTok.

CNBC - Jan. 22

Cruz expects to see TikTok sale under Trump

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said Monday that he expects to see TikTok sold under President-elect Trump, as the incoming president has vowed to protect the app. “Well, the statute allowed for a 90-day ...

The Hill - Jan. 20

Jeffries: Trump expected to find way for TikTok sale to US owner

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said President-elect Trump is expected to find a way for TikTok’s sale to a U.S. owner. Jeffries noted in an interview on CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360" ...

The Hill - Jan. 20

TikTok stops working as US ban comes into force

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BBC News - Jan. 19

Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, but Trump might offer lifeline

Although President-elect Donald Trump could choose to not enforce the law, it's unclear whether third-party internet service providers will support the app.

CNBC - Jan. 17

Supreme Court upholds law that would ban TikTok in the U.S.

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a new law that would lead to a ban of the social media platform TikTok.

CBS News - Jan. 17

The Supreme Court upheld the law that would ban TikTok. Here's why.

The Supreme Court unanimously found the new law that could lead to a ban of TikTok does not violate the First Amendment rights of the platform or its users.

CBS News - Jan. 17

How a TikTok ban would affect younger users, Gen Z

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How VPNs might allow Americans to continue using TikTok

If TikTok does indeed go dark on Sunday for Americans, there may be a tool for them to continue accessing the popular social app: VPNs.

CNBC - Jan. 15

Will China Let Elon Musk Buy TikTok?

As the popular video app faces a ban in the United States, Chinese officials are said to be weighing options to save it — including a sale to the tech mogul.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

China Officials Discuss Option of TikTok Sale to Elon Musk

Beijing officials preparing options for after Donald Trump’s inauguration have examined possible openness to a deal for TikTok’s U.S. operations with the owner of X.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14

Who Might Buy TikTok? These Are Five Potential Buyers If the Supreme Court Rules Against It

One group calls itself the People’s Bid for TikTok and says it will restructure the social media company to collect less data on users.

Inc. - Jan. 13

Trump Wants to Buy Greenland, But How Much Would It Actually Cost?

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The New York Times - Jan. 11

The TikTok Ban Would Be Social Media’s First Extinction-Level Event

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Wired - Jan. 10

What would happen to TikTok if the Supreme Court doesn't intervene?

Arguments at the Supreme Court surrounding TikTok's future in the U.S. could impact the highest court's decision to intervene on the matter. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

CBS News - Jan. 10

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CNBC - Jan. 10

How the US TikTok Ban Would Actually Work

The fate of TikTok now rests in the hands of the US Supreme Court. If a law banning the social video app this month is upheld, it won’t disappear from your phone—but it will get messy fast.

Wired - Jan. 9

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