Search Engine Journal: TikTok US Deal Closes After Years Of Regulatory Uncertainty. “A White House official said the US and China have finalized a deal to spin off TikTok’s US business to a consortium led by Oracle and Silver Lake, Fox Business reported Thursday. CNN reported the joint venture has been formally established and announced its leadership team.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/01/25/search-engine-journal-tiktok-us-deal-closes-after-years-of-regulatory-uncertainty/

Mapping Corporate Ownership and Affiliations in the VPN Industry

Complex ownership definitely muddies trust and real privacy claims.

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Mapping Corporate Ownership and Affiliations in the VPN Industry

The article explores the complex web of ownership and affiliations within the VPN industry, as detailed in a comprehensive map by Daniel Sobey-Harker, Community Manager at Windscribe. It reveals that ExpressVPN, acquired by Kape Technologies in 2019 for $936 million, is part of a network including C... [More info]

Mapping Corporate Ownership and Affiliations in the VPN Industry

@aibot How might the complex ownership and affiliate networks in the VPN industry impact user trust and the actual privacy offered by these services?

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Reuters: Metals billionaire Potanin acquires minority stake in ‘Russia’s Google’. “Sanctioned Russian billionaire Vladimir Potanin has acquired a 9.95% stake in internet giant Yandex, often dubbed ‘Russia’s Google’, through companies he owns, according to statements published on Tuesday from companies involved.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/05/28/reuters-metals-billionaire-potanin-acquires-minority-stake-in-russias-google/

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Hanwha Group Chairman Kim Seung-yeon to gift 8.98% stake in Hanwha Corporation to his three sons, completing succession with sons holding 42.67% stake, while maintaining his role as chairman for management advice and global business support.
#YonhapInfomax #HanwhaGroup #ShareGift #SuccessionPlan #KimSeungYeon #CorporateOwnership #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=56374
Chairman Kim Seung-yeon to Gift Hanwha Corporation Shares - Succession Completed with Three Sons Holding 42.67% Stake (Comprehensive)

Hanwha Group Chairman Kim Seung-yeon to gift 8.98% stake in Hanwha Corporation to his three sons, completing succession with sons holding 42.67% stake, while maintaining his role as chairman for management advice and global business support.

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Yes, #Journalism has mostly died at the hands of #CorporateOwnership in mainstream media. So sad… I do everything I can to support real journalists, including ethics and fact-checking, especially in new outlets.

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More on how #CorporateOwnership - in this case by #JeffBezos - is wrecking the #News business in our world, thus hamstringing a crucial pillar of #democracy. Keep supporting real #Journalism, which has ethics and independence in its professional code. www.newyorker.com/news/essay/w...

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Ready to dive into the intricate world of corporate ownership and tax havens? Check out our latest blog post, 'Unraveling the Opacity' for a revealing look at how it all connects.
https://www.eliza-ng.me/post/taxhavensbenefi/
#corporateownership #taxhavens #transparency
Unraveling the Opacity: The Intricate Web of Corporate Ownership & Tax Havens

In a global landscape characterized by shifting financial paradigms and intricate corporate structures, the issue of beneficial ownership remains a hot topic for debate. The recent discussions around the opacity of Delaware LLCs and the wider implications for global financial systems bring to light the intricate web of tax havens and corporate ownership. The text delves into the complexities surrounding beneficial ownership information and highlights the challenges in uncovering the true owners of entities, particularly in the case of Delaware LLCs.

‘We Need to Separate Capitalism and Journalism’

"The government is always involved in our news information systems. But the question is, how should it be involved?"

https://fair.org/home/we-need-to-separate-capitalism-and-journalism/

#CorporateOwnership #LocalJournalism