TikTok’s Future in the U.S. Nears New Milestone as Deal With Oracle Takes Shape
A major shift may be on the horizon for TikTok users in the United States, as a deal to separate its U.S. operations from its Chinese ownership nears finalization. According to a report by The Information, the agreement is designed to comply with new U.S. laws aimed at limiting foreign control over popular digital platforms.
📱 A New TikTok Version Could Launch This September
The new development includes the possible launch of a rebranded version of TikTok, internally referred to as “M2”, which is expected to hit app stores on September 5, 2025. This version will eventually replace the current TikTok app, known internally as “M.”
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The existing TikTok app is expected to be removed from app stores by mid-September.
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Full functionality of the original app is likely to end by March 2026, according to sources cited in the report.
🤝 Oracle to Lead “Non-Chinese” Investment Group
The potential deal, reportedly backed by Oracle and other “non-Chinese” investors, would give the U.S.-based group majority control over TikTok’s American operations. TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, would retain only a minority stake—a structure intended to satisfy the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.
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President Donald Trump, who announced the progress last month, previously referred to the buyers as a “group of very wealthy people.”
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The deal is still pending approval from Chinese regulators, which remains a critical step.
⚖️ Geopolitical Tensions Could Still Impact the Deal
Although the deal is advancing, U.S.-China tensions remain high, particularly due to ongoing tariff disputes and technology-related conflicts. The approval process on the Chinese side could introduce further delays.
💼 Oracle’s Government Deal: A Game Changer
In a parallel development, Oracle has reportedly finalized a groundbreaking agreement with the U.S. federal government through the General Services Administration (GSA). This agreement marks the first-ever government-wide discount on cloud infrastructure:
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Oracle will offer a 75% discount on licensed software under the new terms.
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The deal positions Oracle strongly within U.S. government IT infrastructure—coinciding with its growing role in the TikTok acquisition.
🗓️ What’s Next for TikTok Users?
Here’s what to expect in the coming months:
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September 5, 2025: The new TikTok app version (“M2”) is expected to launch.
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Mid-September 2025: The current version of TikTok will be removed from app stores.
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March 2026: Full functionality of the existing app will likely be discontinued.
For TikTok’s millions of users in the U.S., this transition could mark a new era of content creation and data security, aligned with American regulatory standards.
