Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT) has signed a letter of intent to acquire NYIAX Inc., a strategic move that will expand the company's blockchain and exchange capabilities across global markets. The proposed acquisition, subject to Nasdaq approval and execution of a definitive agreement, would integrate NYIAX's blockchain-powered exchange, patent portfolio, marketing-as-a-service agency, and advertising unit into Datavault AI's expanding ecosystem.
The transaction builds on an existing licensing partnership for Datavault AI's ADIO ultrasonic technology and will enhance its patented Information Data Exchange platform by adding transparent, automated trading capabilities. This integration represents a significant advancement in how companies can monetize data assets through secure, blockchain-enabled exchanges. The combination positions Datavault AI to redefine data monetization across multiple industries by uniting financial-market precision with next-generation, privacy-first technologies.
Datavault AI plans to launch several specialized exchanges over the next two quarters, including the International Elements Exchange, International NIL Exchange, and American Political Exchange. These platforms will leverage the combined technologies to create new markets for digital asset trading while maintaining the security and transparency that blockchain technology provides. The company's cloud-based platform serves multiple industries, including sports & entertainment, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, and energy.
The acquisition brings together Datavault AI's expertise in AI-driven data valuation and monetization with NYIAX's established exchange technology and global operations spanning the U.S., Europe, and Dubai. Datavault AI's technology suite offers AI and Machine Learning automation, third-party integration, detailed analytics, marketing automation, and advertising monitoring capabilities. The Information Data Exchange enables Digital Twins and licensing of name, image, and likeness by securely attaching physical real-world objects to immutable metadata objects.
CEO Nathaniel Bradley emphasized that the combination positions Datavault AI to transform how businesses approach data monetization, while NYIAX CEO Teri Gallo described the merger as "a new era" in technology integration. The company maintains its corporate headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, and continues to develop its comprehensive solutions through both Acoustic Science and Data Science Divisions. Additional information about the company is available at https://www.datavaultsite.com and updates relating to DVLT are available in the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/DVLT.
