TikTok Forms U.S. Joint Venture to Avert Ban Under 2025 Executive Order

The Deal Finalized: TikTok USDS JV

TikTok has officially announced the formation of TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC. This move complies with the September 2025 Executive Order, effectively ending the threat of a nationwide ban. ByteDance will retain a 19.9% stake, while a consortium of American investors takes the majority control.

The Technology Behind the Deal

This is not just a financial restructuring but a major cybersecurity shift. Key technical safeguards include:

• Oracle Cloud Environment: All data for 200 million U.S. users is now stored in an isolated Oracle secure cloud.
• Algorithm Security: TikTok’s recommendation engine will be retrained and updated specifically on U.S. data, secured within U.S. infrastructure.
• Third-Party Audits: The entity will adhere to NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, and ISO 27001 standards, with continuous monitoring by CISA.

Future Outlook

At Kian Technologies, we view this as a landmark case for "Data Sovereignty." It proves that international platforms can continue to operate if they adopt localized security architectures. The joint venture will govern all related apps, including CapCut and Lemon8, in the U.S. market.

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