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TikTok's Future Hangs in Balance as Key Figures Pursue Acquisition Amid U.S. Ban

Amid ongoing national security concerns, various stakeholders including MrBeast and Elon Musk explore options to buy TikTok from ByteDance following a recent ban delay.

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The future of TikTok is uncertain with President Trump delaying a nationwide ban for 75 days amid various interest from potential buyers like MrBeast, Elon Musk, and Larry Ellison. MrBeast announced his intention to bid for the app while Trump endorsed Musk and Oracle's Ellison as potential owners. Trump’s executive order allows a window for ByteDance to facilitate the sale, which may involve significant participation from other investors to satisfy U.S. laws. China has softened its stance on a sale, complicating the landscape as stakeholders work to alleviate national security concerns around the app's operations.

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