The Latest Breaking News from Twitch

Influencers and OnlyFans models are increasingly requesting O-1 visas: ‘This is the American dream now’

Content creators are leveraging high follower counts to apply for the visa for ‘individuals with extraordinary ability’

The Guardian - US · Jan 11

Family recovers most of $20,000 lost from son’s secret Twitch donations

A family was able to recover most of the nearly $20,000 their teenage son secretly spent on Twitch donations, subscriptions, and Bits over just 17 days.

Dot Esports · Jan 10

Did Matt Kalil Delete All His Instagram Photos After Ex Haley Baylee's Claims Spark Online Searches Of His Manhood?

Matt Kalil deletes social media amid lawsuit against ex Haley Baylee after viral Twitch comments spark privacy and harassment debate.

International Business Times UK · Jan 8

New PlayStation tech patent called Ghost Player will take over players' games when they get stuck

Sony has patented new AI technology that will take control of PlayStation games when the player gets stuck, offering limited to comprehensive solutions to problems. The system would also be trained on gameplay videos from YouTube and Twitch, as well as PSN data.

TechRadar · Jan 6

11 arrested as armed police swoop on Twitch streamer with 'toy gun' outside Parliament

Police arrest 11 men during live stream on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm

Evening Standard · Jan 6

John 'Swifty' Pyle Unbanned From Twitch—Or Not? Update on GoFundMe as Family Struggles

World of Warcraft streamer Swifty faced a Twitch ban days after his baby's birth, sparking a GoFundMe campaign before his channel was unexpectedly reinstated.

International Business Times UK · Jan 6

AI VTuber Neuro-sama becomes Twitch’s Most Subscribed Channel in January 2026

An AI VTuber has taken the top spot on Twitch. Neuro-sama became the platform’s most subscribed channel in January 2026 after shattering another Hype Train record.

Dot Esports · Jan 5

'Follow Me Plz': MrBeast Publicly Tags Streamers Sydeon and Anyme, Sparking Hack Suspicions on X

What began as a simple request for a follow back exploded into a global security panic as MrBeast's public outreach to Twitch stars Sydeon and Anyme sparked fears of a high-profile hack.

International Business Times UK · Dec 31, 2025

Twitch reportedly begins showing betting ads to U.S. audiences

Some betting ads have surfaced.

Dot Esports · Dec 30, 2025

FaZe Clan vs. streamers controversy, explained

The end of an era?

Dot Esports · Dec 26, 2025