In a surprising development, Tim Stokely, the founder of OnlyFans, has launched a bid to purchase TikTok's US operations from ByteDance. Partnering with his startup Zoop and The Hbar Foundation, Stokely aims to secure the deal before the looming April 5 deadline, driven by new US regulations. This bid positions Zoop as a challenger to major tech players by prioritizing creator-friendly revenue models. The White House is directly involved in the sale, with President Trump reviewing offers from various interested parties, including Amazon and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison.