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PlatformsTOKYO Enmusubi Spurs 265 Marriages: A Model for Founders?Tokyo's AI-powered dating app TOKYO Enmusubi has resulted in 265 marriages since launching in September 2024 The platform has 16,000 registered members as of June 2026, with 760 couples in serious...
PlatformsJapanese Singles Abandon Dating Apps for Marriage Agencies: Efficiency Over Casual ConnectionsJapanese singles are increasingly choosing traditional marriage agencies over dating apps despite high costs and strict behavioral rules Frustrations with ghosting, fake profiles, and unproductive...
PlatformsSurf Dating Rejects AI for User Choice, Prioritizes Lifestyle CommunitiesSurf Dating uses a grid-based interface that lets users filter matches by interests, communities and lifestyle affiliations instead of endless swiping The company has rejected AI-driven matchmaking...
PlatformsCoffee Meets Bagel Enhances Platform to Boost User EngagementCoffee Meets Bagel 2.0 prioritizes quality over quantity with features designed to encourage thoughtful interactions and real-world meetings The platform has seen a 30% increase in messages sent with...
PlatformsDating Apps Embrace AI Chat Tools, Raising Authenticity Concerns for FoundersGoogle searches for "chatfishing" have increased by 5,000% as singles use AI tools to write dating app messages 26% of U.S. adults have used AI for dating assistance, with higher adoption rates among...
PlatformsSeeking.com Exposes Scammers to Pressure Industry on Fraud PreventionSeeking.com will publicly display images of scammers caught during verification to demonstrate the frequency of fraud attempts The platform blocks more than 90% of detected scammers before they can...
PlatformsBadoo Faces Another Data Breach: What Founders Must LearnA threat actor is selling a dataset allegedly containing information from over 51 million Badoo user accounts, including emails, passwords, and personal details The authenticity and recency of the...
PlatformsTinder Partners with Formula E to Drive Real-World ConnectionsTinder has become the first dating app to partner with the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, serving as official "Sparking Connections" partner The partnership launches at the 2026 Hankook London...
PlatformsVeriff Joins ODDA to Enhance Dating App Safety MeasuresVeriff, an AI-powered identity verification company, has joined ODDA as its newest associate partner The company has processed over 12,500 documents and offers real-time biometric checks and fraud...
- PlatformsFeeld and Tinder Leverage World Cup to Boost User Engagement
Dating app activity surged in the 11 U.S. cities hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, with Tinder reporting a 15% increase in users and 25% more swiping activity during the tournament's early weeks...
PlatformsSURF Partners with HYROX Australia to Connect Fitness-Minded SinglesHYROX Australia has partnered with dating app SURF to connect fitness-focused singles who share interests in training and competitions SURF users can filter for singles participating in or training...
PlatformsKorean Dating Apps Target Japan as Domestic Growth StallsKorean dating app companies like Enrise, Cupist, and Triplecomma are expanding into Japan after hitting growth limits at home 70% of Koreans in their 20s and 30s have no intention of using dating...
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