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Who Owns TikTok in May 2025? ByteDance Still Owns TikTok Amidst Sale Discussions

HardReset.InfoMay 23, 20251 min147 views
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TikTok Ownership Status in May 2025

  • πŸ“Œ As of May 2025, TikTok has not been sold to any new company.
  • πŸ’‘ The current owner of TikTok remains ByteDance.

US Government Concerns and Potential Sale

  • ⚠️ The US government has urged ByteDance to sell TikTok's US operations due to security concerns.
  • 🀝 Several major companies, including Amazon and Walmart, have expressed interest in acquiring TikTok.
  • ⏳ A planned deal faced delays attributed to ongoing issues between the US and China.

Current Situation

  • 🎯 TikTok continues to be owned by ByteDance, with no sale finalized to date.
  • βœ… The video aims to provide clarity on the current ownership situation and ongoing developments.
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