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Hidden Code Shows TikTok Is Exploring Peer‑to‑Peer Payments in Direct Messages

The code points to a TikTok Pay‑based transfer tool that could prompt U.S. regulators to review ByteDance’s ties and payment practices.

Telegram to Embed Native Non‑Custodial Gram Wallet in Every App

Google Shuts Down Tenor API

EU Orders Meta to Restore Free WhatsApp Access for Rival AI Assistants

EU Moves to Force Meta to Reopen WhatsApp to Rival AI Assistants

Germany Warns of State-Backed Signal Phishing Targeting Senior Officials and Journalists

Microsoft Will Remove Copilot From WhatsApp on January 15, 2026

WhatsApp Begins EU Rollout of Third-Party Chats Under the DMA

WhatsApp Bans Third‑Party AI Assistants as ChatGPT Support Ends Jan. 15, 2026