List of countries that have implemented partial or complete ban on TikTok

European Union's executive arm, the European Commission, has issued an order to ban the use of popular Chinese app TikTok on its staff's phones due to cybersecurity concerns.

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US formally ends fight against Meta's purchase of VR content maker Within Unlimited

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which lost a fight in court to block the acquisition, said in a filing that it has decided to formally end its effort.

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Edtech: M&A talks gain momentum amid a prolonged funding crunch

Even as the winter recedes from the capital, the chilly undercurrent of the funding winter was palpable at the GSV Emeritus India Summit, organised earlier this week at Gurugram, which saw participation from executives representing edtech startups and investors from across the country and overseas.

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Stripe in advanced talks to raise $4 billion from investors

The latest capital raise from investors including Thrive Capital could be the largest private funding round in recent memory, marking a steep decline in the valuation of the fintech startup, which was valued at $95 billion in early 2021.

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Will frame rules to control financial advice from social media influencers: Sebi

​​Addressing a meeting of the Association of Registered Investment Advisers on Friday, Sebi whole-time member Ananth Narayan Gopalkrishnan said some unscrupulous people are misusing their Sebi registration to further their businesses and as the regulator "we don't want (that) to happen".

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Facebook, Instagram roll out paid subscription in Australia, New Zealand

Facing a drop in advertising revenues, parent company Meta is piloting a subscription in Australia and New Zealand before it appears in larger markets. The service will cost US$11.99 on the web and US$14.99 on the iOS and Android mobile platforms.

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Google permits alternative billing system, but developers cry foul; Uber looks to partner with private taxi operators

Complying with the directives of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Google is bringing about a change in its ‘Google Play payment policy’. The change permits an alternative billing system for users making in-app purchases on mobile phones and tablets, alongside Google Play's billing system.

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