Trump Signs Romance Scam Prevention Act Into Law
US President Donald Trump signed the Romance Scam Prevention Act into law on 20 October 2026, requiring online dating platforms
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Match Group Research Finds Gen Alpha Optimistic About Dating
Match Group has released new research into Gen Alpha’s attitudes towards dating, finding that the next generation of singles is
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Match Group Expands Safety Features on Tinder and Hinge in India
Match Group is introducing new safety features across Tinder and Hinge in India, including screenshot blocking, contact blocking, and mandatory
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Grindr CEO Sets Out $1.5 Billion Ambition for HIV Prevention Business
Grindr CEO George Arison has outlined ambitious plans for the company’s healthcare expansion following its $250 million acquisition of Freddie,
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Match Group Study Finds UK Singles Struggling to Make Real-Life Connections
A new study conducted by research firm Strand Partners for Match Group has found that nearly half of UK singles
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AI Companion Tolan Raises $30M as Revenue and User Engagement Grow
AI companion app Tolan has raised $30 million in funding led by Union Square Ventures, with participation from Khosla Ventures
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Singles Move Towards IRL Dating as App Usage Falls
Singles are showing growing interest in meeting potential partners at in-person events as time spent on dating apps declines. According
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Tinder and Sprite Launch Dating Campaign in India
Tinder has partnered with Sprite for a dating-themed campaign in India called Truth and Spice. The campaign features celebrities discussing
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Pew Research: Online Communities Offer Value, but Closeness Is Limited
According to new research from Pew Research Center’s Pew-Knight Initiative, 40% of U.S. adults belong to an online community. Among
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Bumble Adds Searchable Usernames
Bumble has introduced Handles, an optional feature that lets users find dating profiles through unique usernames. The feature is available
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Hinge Introduces Educational Warnings for Inappropriate Messages
Hinge is introducing mandatory educational tutorials for users who send inappropriate messages, allowing them to correct their behaviour and avoid
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Character.ai Files for Bankruptcy as Disney Offers $20M for Technology
Character.ai, an AI chatbot platform where users create and interact with virtual characters for entertainment, role-playing and companionship, has filed
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Stoke Prepares Miami Launch of Location-Based Dating and Social App
Stoke, a new dating and social app founded by Kevin Battista, is preparing to launch in Miami. The app helps
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Bumble Agrees to $1.3 Billion Acquisition by Ithaca Holdings
Bumble Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Ithaca Holdings in a $1.3 billion all-cash deal. The
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US Senate Releases Romance Scam Investigation Report, Finds Gaps in Tinder’s Fraud Detection
US Senator Maggie Hassan released a report on October 13 following a year-long investigation into romance scams on Match Group’s
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Bumble in Advanced Talks to Go Private in $1 Billion Deal
Bumble is in advanced talks with Ithaca Holdings to take the dating app company private in a deal that would
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Bindr Surpasses 500,000 Members as Founders Move Into Investing
Bindr, a US-based dating app for the LGBTQ+ community, has surpassed 500,000 members and 600,000 downloads. The app is adding
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Hanna Kozlowska’s New Book U Up?: An Intimate History of Online Dating Now Available for Pre-Order
Longtime dating industry reporter Hanna Kozlowska has announced her new book, U Up?: An Intimate History of Online Dating, due
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AdTech Company Xandr Fined $9.6 Million Over Grindr User Data
The Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet) has fined Microsoft’s advertising technology unit Xandr 92 million Norwegian kroner ($9.6 million) for
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Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri Rules Out Plans for Dating Service
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri has said the platform has no plans to introduce a dedicated dating service. Responding to a
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Dixner Acquires CrushParty to Launch Singles Events Brand
French social experiences company Dixner has acquired CrushParty, marking its first acquisition and expansion into the singles market. The company
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ODDA Launches Consumer Safety Panel to Shape Dating App Standards
The Online Dating and Discovery Association (ODDA), which represents dating and social discovery companies, has launched a Consumer Safety Panel
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Aisle Survey: 51% of Indian Singles Use AI to Write Dating Messages
Indian dating app Aisle has released its 2026 industry report, How India Is Using Technology to Navigate Love, examining how
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GDI London 2026 – Conference Highlights
The GDI London Conference took place last month at the Richmond Hill Hotel, bringing together dating industry leaders from around
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Former Tinder and Bumble Sociologist Jessica Carbino Announces Her New Book
Dr. Jessica Carbino, former sociologist at Tinder and Bumble, has announced her new book, Better Love. The book is now
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Yoti Named Among UK’s Fastest-Growing Companies by Financial Times
Digital identity company Yoti has increased annual revenue more than fivefold in three years, as demand for age, identity and
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Black Dating App BLK Launches Events Feature in 29 US Cities
Match Group-owned dating app BLK has launched an Events feature across 29 US cities, giving Black singles a new way
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Perry Street Software Acquires Gay Bear Dating App GROWLr From The Meet Group
Perry Street Software (PSS), the company behind gay dating apps SCRUFF and Jack’d, has acquired gay dating and community app
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Match Group CEO Says Dating and Matrimony Are Moving Closer in India
Match Group CEO Spencer Rascoff says dating apps increasingly compete with matrimonial services in India. As more users seek serious
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Sisters Launch Hot Girl Hotline for AI Relationship Advice
Sisters Baila and Sumrin Mudgil launched Hot Girl Hotline, an AI relationship-advice app for young women. Baila previously worked as
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