Even with the TikTok divest-or-ban law officially in effect since January, the app has only shut down service in the US for one day. Now, The Information reports that an agreement for a sale satisfying the law’s requirements is close and would come with a new, separate version of the app.

TikTok is preparing to launch a standalone app for US users that is expected to operate on a separate algorithm and data system from its global app, laying the groundwork for a potential sale orchestrated by US President Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter.

TikTok's owner, ByteDance, has plans to move Americans to a US-specific version of CapCut as it looks to meet requirements for a divest-or-ban law.

Is TikTok a national security threat or not? The effort to sell off the app's US assets continues to drag amid multiple legally dubious extensions from Trump.

TikTok is reportedly developing a new version of its app that will be available only in the United States. This new app, known internally as

TikTok owner ByteDance is developing a replacement app intended for US-based users, according to a report, as President Trump says a deal with an American buyer is 'pretty much done.'

President Trump said on Friday he will start talking to China on Monday or Tuesday about a possible TikTok deal.