Datavault AI Inc. ("Datavault AI" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:DVLT), a provider of data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement, and real-world asset (‘RWA’) tokenization technologies, today announced its strategic priorities and intended operational milestones for the third quarter of 2026.

The Company’s third-quarter objectives center on commercializing its previously announced Project Qestrel token program, expanding its SanQtum edge AI infrastructure, and advancing a set of specialized data exchange platforms that the Company intends to bring to market as U.S. digital-asset regulation develops.

Datavault AI’s third-quarter priorities include:

Advancing development of specialized data exchange platforms, including the Information Data Exchange® (IDE), the American Political Exchange (APEX), NIL Vault (NILv) and a Scilex Biotech Exchange, which the Company intends to bring to market for tokenized data, digital twins, name, image and likeness rights, and biotech and genomic assets as, and if, a U.S. digital-asset regulatory framework is enacted.
Commercialization of the Project Qestrel token ($QEST) program, which Datavault AI and Available Infrastructure’s $1 billion tokenized phase 1 deployment and initial token offering are expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026. Datavault AI will provide tokenization, clearing, valuation, and exchange services and generate revenue under contract with Available Infrastructure, as part of an approximately 10-phase, $10 billion nationwide edge buildout.
Introducing the Data Vault Bank® brand and targeted Q3 completion of acquisition and renaming of US bank with charter for digital assets and the launch of patented Checking.Savings.Data.® banking account technology leveraging Datavault AI’s DataValue and DataScore AI agents.
Continuing nationwide SanQtum edge infrastructure installations for quantum-ready cybersecurity and edge data centers, consistent with the Company’s previously announced target to expand its network toward 100 U.S. cities in the second half of 2026.
Execution of Patriot Strategic Minerals tokenization program for RWA assets and subsequent monetization.
Monetization of MTB, Triton, and Copper Core RWA token assets on our International Elements Exchange.
Completion of its previously disclosed CyberCatch transaction.
Completion of its previously announced acquisition of NYIAX Inc., under the definitive agreement signed in March 2026.
Establishing international trading and blockchain transaction clearing arrangements with network technology partners.
Continuing development of its AI inference layer, data trust and cybersecurity systems to support scalable growth in selected market sectors as IBM Platinum Partner.

"Our teams in the United States and internationally are focused this quarter on delivering customer solutions built on our patented blockchain and AI technologies," said Nathaniel T. Bradley, CEO of Datavault AI. "We have already begun commercializing the $QEST program, continue our SanQtum edge buildout, and advance the exchange platforms we have in development as the U.S. regulatory framework for digital assets takes shape. We will become the international reference and industry standard."

Teri Gallo, CEO of NYIAX, said, "Combining our blockchain exchange technology with Datavault AI’s valuation systems creates market infrastructure built to meet the disclosure and auditability standards institutions require. As U.S. digital-asset market-structure legislation advances, we are designing these exchanges to bring institutional-grade transparency to digital-asset trading."

U.S. Regulatory Update

The Company’s exchange plans are aligned with, and in several respects contingent upon, the development of U.S. digital-asset market-structure legislation. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (H.R. 3633), known as the CLARITY Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives on July 17, 2025, and was reported by the Senate Banking Committee and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar (Calendar No. 423) in June 2026. The bill has not passed the full Senate and is not law; it remains subject to a Senate floor vote, reconciliation with related measures, and enactment. Datavault AI intends to expand the trading features of its platforms if and when a federal framework is enacted. No assurance can be given that the legislation will be enacted or that any particular framework will result.

Supporting assets include the Company’s expanding patent portfolio; its DataValue®, DataScore™ and Data Vault Bank™ AI data agents for data scoring, valuation and monetization; its Sumerian® Anchors and Information Data Exchange® technologies; and its previously disclosed relationships with Scilex and NYIAX.

About Datavault AI

Datavault AI™ (NASDAQ:DVLT) leads AI-driven data experiences, valuation, and monetization in the Web 3.0 environment. The Company’s cloud-based platform delivers comprehensive solutions through its collaborative Acoustic Science and Data Science Divisions. Datavault AI’s Acoustic Science Division includes WiSA®, ADIO®, and Sumerian® patented technologies for spatial and multichannel wireless HD sound. The Data Science Division harnesses Web 3.0 and high-performance computing for experiential data perception, valuation, and secure monetization across industries including sports & entertainment, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, and energy. The Information Data Exchange® (IDE) enables Digital Twins and secure NIL licensing, fostering responsible AI with integrity. Datavault AI’s customizable technology suite offers AI/ML automation, third-party integration, analytics, marketing automation, and advertising monitoring.

The Company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, visit www.dvlt.ai. Investor information is available at ir.datavaultsite.com. Technology news and insights are published at dvlt.ai/insights.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and other securities laws) about Datavault AI Inc. ("Datavault AI," the "Company," "us," "our," or "we") and our industry that involve risks and uncertainties. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words, such as "may," "might," "will," "shall," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "could," "intends," "target," "projects," "contemplates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "goal," "objective," "seeks," "likely" or "continue" or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern our expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. The absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s strategic priorities and intended operational milestones for the third quarter of 2026; the planned commercialization of the Project Qestrel token ($QEST) program and the timing and expected tokenized value thereof; the intended deployment and expansion of the Company’s SanQtum edge infrastructure toward 100 U.S. cities; the planned development and market introduction of the Information Data Exchange, the American Political Exchange, NIL Vault and a Scilex Biotech Exchange; the intended completion of the previously announced NYIAX and CyberCatch transactions; the Company’s expectations regarding U.S. digital-asset regulatory developments, including the CLARITY Act; and the expected operational, technical and commercial outcomes of the Company’s strategy, are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Datavault AI and its management, are inherently uncertain. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these and other forward-looking statements contained herein. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the following: the risk that the CLARITY Act or other digital-asset legislation is not enacted, is materially amended, or is delayed; risks relating to evolving regulatory frameworks applicable to tokenized and digital assets; the performance, timing, or success of the Company’s platform launches and token programs, and its ability to realize the expected tokenized value or revenue; risks associated with completing and integrating acquisitions, including the NYIAX and CyberCatch transactions; the availability of financing; changes in economic, market, or regulatory conditions; uncertainties regarding valuation methodologies and third-party reports; risks associated with technological development and integration; and other risks and uncertainties as more fully described in Datavault AI’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and other filings that Datavault AI makes from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, and could cause actual results to vary from expectations.

The forward-looking statements made in this press release relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. Datavault AI undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. Datavault AI may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Datavault AI’s forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures or investments it may make.

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