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Bumble enhances safety with ID verification and message monitoring features
Bumble has introduced optional ID verification in 11 markets, including the US, UK, Australia, France, and India, allowing users to filter for verified profiles and request matches to undergo verification. Additionally, the app now enables users to share date details with trusted contacts and has expanded a tool to detect and flag inappropriate messages in chat conversations. These updates aim to address declining revenue challenges faced by the company since the third quarter of 2024.
Bumble appoints interim CFO amid slowing growth and user decline
Bumble Inc. has appointed Ronald Fior as interim CFO, effective March 15, replacing Anu Subramanian. Fior, with over 30 years of experience, steps in as the company faces slowing revenue growth and a projected decline of 100,000 to 120,000 paying users due to new app features. This leadership change coincides with founder Whitney Wolfe Herd's expected return as CEO and follows the departure of the marketing head in January.
techcrunch announces ambitious events calendar for 2025 celebrating two decades of innovation
TechCrunch celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025 with an ambitious events calendar, featuring the flagship Disrupt conference from October 27-29 in San Francisco, showcasing industry leaders and innovators. Other key events include TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 in Berkeley, focusing on actionable insights in AI, and TC All Stage on July 15 in Boston, catering to founders at all growth phases. Additionally, the StrictlyVC event series will host intimate gatherings for candid discussions among top industry players throughout the year.