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eBay has reached a civil settlement of $55.7 million in a harassment case involving bloggers Ina and David Steiner. The settlement not only includes a significant compensation amount but also lifts the related non-disclosure agreements, allowing the victims to freely discuss the incident, marking the conclusion of a years-long legal dispute.
TikTok Shop shows strong performance in the U.S. market, significantly surpassing growth in the UK. Thanks to the creator economy, live streaming sales, and increased brand investment, the platform has become a key part of the U.S. retail ecosystem, with sales expected to exceed $20 billion by 2026.
Indonesia's Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) has formally launched an investigation into TikTok Shop's business practices in Indonesia for alleged monopoly. The agency has completed preliminary clarification procedures and is now gathering evidence to verify potential violations of competition law.
TikTok was heavily fined by South Korean regulators for collecting data on users' behaviors on third-party platforms without legal consent for targeted advertising. This penalty reflects the tightening global regulation on platform data compliance, and future advertising monetization and data transfer costs in South Korea will significantly increase.
TikTok has launched a series of new brand marketing tools in the third quarter of 2026, focusing on AI-driven creative generation and automated ad placement. These tools aim to help brands simplify advertising lifecycle management and improve conversion efficiency.
Chengdu's cross-border e-commerce industry has achieved leapfrog development in recent years, transitioning from traditional OEM to branding and solution exports. Through improving the industrial ecosystem and cultivating characteristic industrial belts, Chengdu has become a digital trade hub in Western China.
The cross-border e-commerce business in the Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business District showed strong performance in the first half of 2026, achieving significant growth in import and export scale. Intelligent regulatory measures and AI-driven initiatives have become new engines for the high-quality development of local cross-border e-commerce.
Data shows that TikTok Shop's beauty category in the U.S. performed strongly over the past year, achieving sales of $3.2 billion. Short video content is the main conversion driver, with significant growth in both men's and women's care categories, highlighting the huge potential of interest-based e-commerce in the beauty sector.
Amazon's Q2 2026 financial report reveals net sales exceeded $200 billion, demonstrating strong growth resilience. Meanwhile, industry observers noticed a significant rise in freight rates in August, which may impact sellers' logistics costs.
eBay and three of its former executives have reached a settlement agreement to pay $55.7 million to resolve a harassment lawsuit filed by a couple. The case dates back to 2019 and involved online harassment and intimidation of the victims, marking the conclusion of this legal dispute.
Newegg officially kicks off the 12th annual FantasTech sale, offering significant discounts on PC components, laptops, and various tech products. This summer promotional event aims to attract consumers through high-value tech products.
Amazon's Q2 financial report shows a significant profit increase, driven by a 37% boost in AWS cloud service sales. Continued investment in cloud computing and AI has become the core driving force behind Amazon's impressive performance.
TikTok Shop achieved explosive growth in 2025, with GMV nearing $100 billion and active user count reaching 400 million. The platform ranks fifth in the global e-commerce market and is one of the fastest-growing platforms.
Mastercard's Q2 2026 financial report shows a 14% year-on-year revenue growth driven by strong cross-border transaction volume, reflecting a continued recovery in global digital business activities.
Amazon announces that its 'Seller University' resources are now freely available to the public without requiring seller account registration, aiming to lower barriers for e-commerce entrepreneurship.
Amazon's Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) service now provides a 35% shipping discount for TikTok Shop orders, encouraging sellers to use Amazon's warehousing network for off-platform orders.
Walmart's advertising platform officially launched a negative keyword targeting feature on July 29, aimed at helping sellers filter out irrelevant search traffic and optimize advertising spending efficiency.
eBay announces the launch of its International Shipping Program in the UK market, aiming to replace the previous Global Shipping Program (GSP) and provide sellers with a broader delivery range and stronger international return protection.
Amazon recently opened its 'Seller University' resources to the public for free, no longer requiring a seller account. This initiative lowers the entry barrier for e-commerce and provides potential sellers with systematic training in listing, pricing, logistics, and advertising, thereby enhancing the operational professionalism of all sellers.
The U.S. Department of Justice recently ruled that the TikTok version operated by TikTok USDS is no longer subject to the government device ban. This ruling confirms TikTok's compliance for operations in the U.S. and alleviates platform survival risks for cross-border sellers, providing legal backing for brands investing long-term in advertising and business layouts on TikTok.