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    Blued

    One of the largest LGBTQ+ dating and social platforms globally.

    ChinaFounded 2012
    Parent CompanyNewborn Town

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    Malaysia Blocks Grindr and Blued. It's Political Theatre, Not Real Censorship.

    Malaysia's MCMC has implemented domain-level blocks on Grindr and Blued websites, marking Southeast Asia's most direct LGBTQ+ platform censorship action this year The Asia-Pacific region accounts for …

    Regulatory Monitor3 Mar 2026

    Malaysia Blocks Grindr and Blued. The Regulatory Risk GRND Investors Keep Ignoring.

    Malaysia's MCMC has blocked Grindr and Blued, affecting a market of 33 million people in the most explicit state-level ban on mainstream LGBTQ+ dating platforms in Southeast Asia Section 377 of Malays…

    Regulatory Monitor26 Feb 2026

    Apple's China Compliance: A Death Knell for Gay Dating Apps?

    Apple removed gay dating apps Blued and Finka from China's App Store following government orders, cutting off millions of LGBTQ+ users BlueCity Holdings, Blued's operator, saw shares drop 8.3% after t…

    Regulatory Monitor10 Nov 2025

    HeeSay's Community Pivot: A Survival Strategy, Not Innovation

    HeeSay launched Community feature during Pride Month with 63-person Lip Sync Battle in Toronto attracting 400+ registrants LGBTQ+ dating app market fragmented with Grindr public, Scruff losing momentu…

    Technology & AI Lab18 Jun 2024

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