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TikTok's international revenue surges to $9.1B amid looming European fines

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TikTok experienced significant revenue growth in its international operations, reaching $9.1 billion in 2025, a nearly 100% increase from the previous year. This surge in Europe, the United Kingdom, and Latin America was driven by user base expansion and the success of its e-commerce and live streaming features. Despite this financial success, the company is bracing for substantial regulatory fines in Europe, having set aside nearly $1 billion to cover potential penalties related to data privacy violations, including a significant investigation by Ireland's Data Protection Commission. AI

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TikTok's international revenue surges to $9.1B amid looming European fines

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Iain Martin, Forbes Staff ·

    TikTok’s International Revenues Boom To $9.1 Billion Despite Looming Europe Fines

    TikTok made $9.1 billion and its first profit in Europe and Latin America but faces a wave of lawsuits and investigations from European regulators.

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