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Potential Billionaires, Businesses, and Financiers Consider Acquiring TikTok; Oracle Rumored to Be Pondering Deal with Trump
In a twist of events, the Trump administration and tech giant Oracle, spearheaded by billionaire Larry Ellison, are reportedly negotiating a potential takeover of popular social media app TikTok. This move comes as numerous companies, including Oracle and Microsoft, explore buying ByteDance's renowned platform to circumvent a U.S. ban.
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Oracle, in partnership with U.S. investors and possibly Microsoft, is in discussions to acquire a significant stake in TikTok, with ByteDance retaining a minority share, NPR reported. This deal, however, is still in a state of flux.
Perplexity AI proposed a merger with ByteDance and New Capital Partners, allowing ByteDance's investors to retain their equity stakes. Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, has been considered by Chinese officials as a potential buyer of TikTok's U.S. operations in response to the evolving dynamics between the US and China.
YouTuber MrBeast expressed interest in purchasing TikTok and claimed to have received offers from numerous billionaires. Project Liberty, led by billionaire Frank McCourt, announced a proposal to buy TikTok's U.S. assets, emphasizing data collection reduction, and backed by investors such as Kevin O'Leary and Guggenheim Securities.
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- Oracle's ongoing involvement in TikTok negotiations is substantial, dating back to previous discussions with the Trump administration.
- Microsoft has consistently been mentioned as a potential buyer, driven by a desire to expand its digital advertising portfolio beyond LinkedIn.
- Elon Musk’s criticism of the potential ban and his acquisition of Twitter demonstrate his appetite for social media investments.
- The emergence of MrBeast and Recruiter.com Ventures Founder Jesse Tinsley as potential acquisition partners with an all-cash offer not only addresses national security concerns but also preserves the platform's distinctive features.
- Project Liberty, led by Frank McCourt, seeks to provide individuals and small businesses a stake in TikTok’s future through "The People's Bid for TikTok" campaign.
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TikTok, a popular social media app, is at the center of discussions as the Trump administration and Oracle, spearheaded by billionaire Larry Ellison, negotiate a potential takeover. With ByteDance, the app’s owner, also exploring cooperation with Microsoft and other U.S. investors, the future of TikTok in the US remains uncertain.
ByteDance has received offers from various parties, including Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, and YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast. Project Liberty, led by billionaire Frank McCourt, has made a proposal to buy TikTok's U.S. assets, with the goal of reducing data collection and increasing data security.
The complex negotiations involving multiple stakeholders, including the Trump administration, ByteDance, and various potential investors, mean that the outcome remains uncertain. With the deadline for divestment or ban looming on April 5, 2025, the future of TikTok in the US is up in the air.
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has been considered by Chinese officials as a potential buyer of TikTok's U.S. operations, showing his interest in social media investments. MrBeast, a popular YouTuber, has expressed interest in purchasing TikTok and claimed to have received offers from numerous billionaires. Kevin O'Leary, a well-known investor, is backing Project Liberty, led by billionaire Frank McCart, in their proposal to buy TikTok's U.S. assets and provide individuals and small businesses a stake in its future.
