In recent months, the situation surrounding TikTok has reached a critical juncture. Amid growing security concerns in the United States—primarily driven by alleged links with China—ByteDance, TikTok’s owner, faces an ultimatum: finalize a deal with a non-Chinese buyer by April 5, or risk a potential ban in the US market. Major players, including Amazon and a consortium led by Tim Stokely, the founder of OnlyFans, are now actively entering the bidding process. Additionally, innovative startups like Zoop, in partnership with crypto funds, have joined the race, underscoring an increasingly competitive and complex landscape.

The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has intensified its antitrust investigation into Microsoft, a move that commenced during the early days of the Biden administration. This ongoing probe has attracted the attention of both financial market experts and technology sector observers. This article provides an in-depth look at the investigation, examining its key aspects and potential implications for regulatory practices and market competition.