Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) announced it has signed a three-party joint venture agreement with Unity Reserve Holdings L.L.C. and Mandela Dlamini & Manaway L.L.C., forming Mandela Digital. The venture will develop the proposed Mandela Dollar (“MUSD”), a 1:1 U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin focused on expanding financial inclusion across underserved markets.
Under the agreement, Datavault AI will serve as Mandela Digital’s founding and exclusive technology partner, providing its AI-powered data monetization, tokenization and compliance platforms to support MUSD issuance, redemption, proof-of-reserve transparency and regulatory infrastructure. The company said the joint venture formalizes an initiative first announced in February 2026 and is designed to pair advanced digital financial infrastructure with the legacy of Nelson Mandela.
Datavault AI said its role extends beyond launch, with recurring technology responsibilities tied to MUSD operations, while positioning the deployment as a reference platform for future digital currency and real-world asset tokenization opportunities. The stablecoin is intended to provide a stable digital currency for transactions and savings, particularly in regions with limited access to traditional banking.
The partnership leverages Datavault AI’s expertise in AI-driven data monetization and its cloud-based platform, which serves industries including fintech, real estate, healthcare, and energy. The company’s technology suite includes solutions for digital twins and secure metadata attachment, which could enhance the transparency and security of the stablecoin’s reserves.
This announcement underscores the growing intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology in financial services. By providing the technological backbone for a stablecoin, Datavault AI positions itself at the forefront of digital currency innovation. The joint venture also highlights the potential for stablecoins to address financial inclusion gaps, a key goal for many developing economies.
Datavault AI is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and its platform leverages Web 3.0 and high-performance computing. The company’s technology is fully customizable and offers AI- and machine-learning-based automation, third-party integration, detailed analytics and data, marketing automation and advertising monitoring.
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