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Bumble is in advanced talks to go private in a deal worth about $1 billion, Reuters reported on Monday, October 12, 2026. Ithaca Holdings is the prospective buyer. The talks come as Bumble tries to win back users with AI. Neither company has confirmed a deal. Both declined to comment. Still, Bumble shares surged roughly 50% to $3.80 that Monday, their biggest one-day percentage gain on record. A $1 billion price tag for a $14 billion debut Founded by Whitney Wolfe Herd in 2014, Bumble went public in 2021 at a valuation of about $14 billion. Five years later, the proposed price tells a very different story. Paolo Pescatore, an analyst for PP Foresight, said the potential agreement is proof of Bumble’s difficulties, adding that: Going private looks less like a strategic masterstroke and more like an admission that Bumble’s current strategy is failing. The numbers a buyer would inherit Bumble’s Q2 results indicate the reasons for the investors’ concerns. Its revenue declined by 15.2% year-over-year to $210.5 million. The number of paying users also dropped by 16.4% to 3.2 million. Bumble reported a net loss of $127.9 million of which $169.3 million were impairment charges, even though the adjusted EBITDA represented $72.9 million. The slide started earlier. In 2025, the company registered a near 10% drop in revenue that amounted to approximately $966 million, while its paying user base declined by more than 11% to approximately 3.7 million. Bumble Revenue and Paying Users Decline in 2025 and Q2 2026 Industry fatigue, or a Bumble problem Bumble’s competitor, Match Group, appears to be doing better as revenue fell only 1% to $853 million in the second quarter. Meanwhile, net income increased by 36% to $171 million. Tinder also showed signs of improvement. Daily active users dropped by only 4% year-on-year, which was the smallest decline in the last 10 quarters. Hinge’s revenue has increased by 22%. Match aims to bring Hinge’s annual revenue to $1 billion by 2027. Dating-app fatigue remains a challenge. But Match’s results suggest Bumble’s issues range beyond just the users getting bored with swiping. Bumble vs Match Group Q2 2026: Revenue, Profit and User Trends Can AI pull users back, or push them away Bumble hopes its AI-led Bumble 2.0 can change that. The redesign brings richer, chapter-style profiles and the possibility of swipe-free dating. Its March unveiling helped send shares up more than 40%. Wolfe Herd had earlier floated AI dating concierges, as Cryptopolitan reported. Whether users want that help is less clear. A peer-reviewed study suggests confidence in algorithms can encourage AI dating adoption. Yet an SSRN working paper reported 54% fewer usage minutes and 62% fewer app openings among the AI adopters studied. Those findings do not represent all daters. At the same time, less expensive AI will make companion chatbots more attractive than dating apps. However, the use of these chatbots raises privacy and security issues, as noted by the Congressional Research Service. The opportunity remains substantial: Grand View Research estimates a $10.7 billion global dating-app market in 2026, reaching $17.9 billion by 2033. The challenge is converting AI features into users who stay, pay, and trust the platform Micah Abiodun | usagoldmines.com
October 13, 2026

El Salvador partners with Argentina and plans digital asset deals with 25+countries Sneha Murali | usagoldmines.com

El Salvador, the first country to make Bitcoin legal tender, is partnering with Argentina to create digital asset regulations. This move is part of El Salvador’s plan to collaborate with over 25 countries, sharing expertise to build effective crypto regulations in Latin America.

On December 11, Juan Carlos Reyes, president of El Salvador’s National Commission of Digital Assets (NCDA), and Roberto Silva, president of Argentina’s National Securities Commission (CNV), signed a mutual agreement. This focuses on regulation and innovation within the digital asset sector.

El Salvador pioneering partnership with other nations on crypto

Reyes mentioned the potential of this collaboration, saying Argentina’s innovative blockchain industry combined with El Salvador’s technological expertise will result in a “highly productive partnership.”

Argentina already has companies registered in El Salvador, demonstrating this alliance’s practical benefits. Reyes highlighted that El Salvador’s three years of experience in digital asset regulation provide a strong advantage in guiding other countries regarding regulations in Crypto as many are adopting currently.

El Salvador isn’t stopping with Argentina. Talks are underway with over 25 countries for similar agreements. Reyes stressed the importance of cross-border collaboration to elaborate crypto adoption and global regulation.

He said, “Our experience has shown that cross-border knowledge sharing is essential for creating a safe and effective regulatory environment, and we encourage other regulators to prioritize this approach.”

El Salvador has assembled a 20-member team of Bitcoin and crypto experts to ensure effective collaboration. Their goal is to assist other nations in establishing clear and effective regulations to prevent scams and money laundering in the industry.

While El Salvador has faced criticism for its bold Bitcoin initiatives, such as making the cryptocurrency legal tender, the country has gained valuable experience. This knowledge is now being leveraged to support other nations in building well-regulated crypto frameworks.

El Salvador is nearing final agreements with two more countries as part of a broader strategy. Reyes believes sharing experiences across borders is essential to creating a safe and effective environment for digital assets.

Argentina’s role in the partnership

Argentina’s President Javier Milei has supported cryptocurrencies in tackling inflation, making the country an ideal partner. Reyes praised Argentina’s high adoption rate and innovative blockchain ecosystem, calling it a significant reason for the collaboration.

This agreement sets the stage for further regional cooperation, innovation, and knowledge-sharing to build a strong digital asset industry in Latin America.

As El Salvador forms global partnerships, including with Argentina, to strengthen crypto adoption and establish itself as a leader in digital asset regulation and innovation.

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