TikTok Shop is steadily expanding its global footprint as it enters new markets. The recent launch of the platform for users in France, Germany, and Italy marks an important milestone for ByteDance as it aims to solidify its position at the intersection of social media and e-commerce. While the company has experienced remarkable success in previous markets, uncertainties linger regarding its future in the United States should regulatory challenges intensify.

Recently, Instagram users in the United States experienced significant disruptions on the popular social media platform. However, according to Downdetector.com, a service that monitors website outages, the issue has largely been resolved. This reflects the efficiency of Meta, the company that owns Instagram, in addressing technical challenges.

Recent discussions surrounding Microsoft's $MSFT possible acquisition of TikTok have sparked significant interest across the business and technology sectors. U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that the software giant is negotiating with TikTok over a potential deal, while also suggesting that other bidders might be interested in the popular social media platform.