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WISeKey International Holding AG (NASDAQ: WKEY) is a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity management, and the Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. The company specializes in providing advanced security technologies for data protection, secure identification, and authentication across physical infrastructures, networks, and the internet, ensuring secure communications and e-transactions without compromising trust.
WISeKey operates through several distinctive subsidiaries, each contributing uniquely to its expansive technology portfolio:
- SEALSQ Corp: Focuses on semiconductors, Post-Quantum technology, and provisioning services. Recent investments include the development of quantum-ready semiconductors and the establishment of an Open Semiconductors Assembly and Test (OSAT) Center.
- WISeKey SA: Specializes in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) management and cryptographic root keys, which are essential for secure digital communications and transactions.
- WISeSat.Space: Focuses on cost-effective satellite deployments through picosatellites, contributing to sectors like agriculture, logistics, and environmental monitoring.
- WISe.ART: Operates in the NFT space and has recently partnered with Hedera to enhance the WISe.ART platform for secure NFT transactions.
WISeKey's innovations are central to the increasingly connected digital ecosystem, providing secure digital identities for individuals, groups, organizations, and communities globally. With over 1.6 billion microchips deployed across various IoT sectors, WISeKey plays a vital role in securing the Internet of Everything. Trusted by the OISTE/WISeKey cryptographic Root of Trust, the company ensures the integrity of online transactions between objects and people.
In 2023, WISeKey achieved significant financial growth, driven by its diversified business model and strategic investments in emerging technologies like blockchain, AI, and IoT. The company continues to expand its footprint with new projects such as the Low Orbit satellite initiatives, upcoming semiconductor personalization centers, and innovations in digital identity and cybersecurity solutions.
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY) has successfully launched its second-generation WISeSat satellite, marking a significant partnership milestone with the Swiss Armed Forces. The advanced low-orbit picosatellite will enable real-time testing of various strategic projects, focusing on secure communications and critical infrastructure monitoring.
The WISeSAT platform offers satellite-based secure IoT connectivity-as-a-service, providing an end-to-end solution including satellite platforms, launches, integration, and ground station services. The technology features VaultIC® 4XX secure elements with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 and Common Criteria EAL 5+ certifications, ensuring robust security through PKI-based framework.
This innovation makes dedicated satellite connectivity more accessible and cost-effective compared to traditional ground-based solutions, particularly benefiting IoT businesses through lower communication link costs.
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY; SIX: WIHN) announced the presale of SEALCOIN, the first Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Token, through its subsidiary SEALCOIN AG at Web3 Hub Davos 2025. The announcement was made during CEO Carlos Moreira's keynote speech on January 20, 2025.
SEALCOIN is designed as a Hybrid Transactional Internet of Things (TIoT) token that integrates post-quantum cryptography and sustainable blockchain technology. The token implements advanced cryptographic algorithms like FALCON and ML-DSA 87 to ensure protection against quantum-based attacks, addressing the growing obsolescence of traditional encryption methods in the quantum computing era.
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY) announced the integration of its SEALCOIN with the WISeSAT satellite platform, enabling secure cryptocurrency transactions via low-orbit satellites. The system uses WISeSAT satellites equipped with SEALSQ's VIC-408 secure semiconductor technology to function as blockchain nodes in orbit, validating and securing SEALCOIN transactions.
Users can initiate transactions through secure wallets or IoT-enabled devices, which are transmitted to satellites using ground stations or IoT protocols. The technology is particularly valuable in remote regions without traditional internet access and during disasters when terrestrial infrastructure is compromised.
The platform incorporates post-quantum cryptographic protection and supports IoT devices for autonomous microtransactions in applications like smart agriculture, industrial automation, and logistics. Both SEALCOIN AG and WISeSat AG operate as WISeKey subsidiaries, focusing on decentralized physical internet (DePIN) technology and secure satellite communication respectively.
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY) announced the successful launch of its next-generation WISeSat satellite on January 14, 2025, via SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The satellite features cutting-edge post-quantum-ready security and SEALSQ semiconductors, marking a significant advancement in quantum-resilient technologies.
The satellite is part of WISeSat's initiative to provide real-time secure IoT connectivity through a constellation of post-quantum-ready satellites. The company plans to launch five additional next-generation satellites in 2025. The system integrates WISeKey's Root of Trust, SEALSQ's Post-Quantum Cryptographic Chips, and Hedera distributed ledger technology for enhanced security and data integrity.
Key features include post-quantum readiness, global IoT connectivity, end-to-end security, and cost-effective scalability through nanosatellite design. The project builds on previous milestones since 2021, including collaboration with Fossa Systems and successful proof of concept integrations.
WISeKey's subsidiary WISeSat.Space announced the launch of a new-generation satellite on January 14, 2025, marking a significant step in creating a global satellite constellation. The system aims to provide comprehensive Earth IoT coverage with ultra-low latency for real-time tracking of IoT devices.
The satellites feature advanced technology including SEALSQ post-quantum semiconductors, WISeKey's WISeID identity management system, and Hedera distributed ledger technology. Operating under Swiss jurisdiction, the constellation offers secure global connectivity while addressing data security, privacy, and geopolitical neutrality concerns.
The initiative targets the growing IoT market, projected to exceed 75 billion devices by 2030, offering Earth observation services, environmental monitoring, and disaster response capabilities. The system provides tiered subscription models for governments and enterprises, positioning itself as a neutral alternative to corporate or government-operated satellite systems.
WISeKey International Holding (NASDAQ: WKEY; SIX: WIHN) addresses the recent U.S. Treasury Department cybersecurity breach by highlighting its Root of Trust and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solutions. The breach, involving hackers exploiting vulnerabilities in BeyondTrust's systems to access unclassified Treasury documents, emphasizes the importance of robust security frameworks.
WISeKey's Root of Trust technology provides secure cryptographic foundation that validates identities, secures digital endpoints, and ensures data confidentiality through encryption and authentication protocols. The company's PKI solutions offer key management, multi-factor authentication, and tamper-proof access controls, while adhering to zero-trust frameworks and least privilege principles.
WISeKey's subsidiary SEALCOIN AG has announced its 2025 roadmap, highlighting its position as a leader in secure, decentralized IoT ecosystems. In January 2025, SEALCOIN will collaborate with WISeSat AG to launch a new generation of satellites supporting autonomous machine-to-machine (M2M) transactions from space. This follows SEALCOIN's successful 2024 Proof of Concept (PoC) demonstrating t-IoT transactions between devices.
The upcoming satellite launch will showcase how blockchain and space technologies can enable global IoT networks with enhanced security and scalability. SEALCOIN's platform utilizes blockchain-based TIOT tokens for autonomous data, energy, and services exchange. The 2025 roadmap focuses on scaling space-based IoT initiatives, improving blockchain solutions, and expanding the transactional IoT ecosystem through partnerships.
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY) announced the development of its next-generation Quantum RootKey, set to launch in Q1 2025. This advanced cryptographic solution, developed in collaboration with OISTE.ORG Foundation, aims to secure digital identities against quantum computing threats. The system employs Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms like CRYSTALS-Dilithium and FALCON, integrated with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
Through its subsidiary SEALSQ, WISeKey is launching a new Quantum Lab to make its PQC-PKI platform available for evaluation and pilot projects. The solution targets multiple sectors including IoT Security, Government and Defense, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Telecommunications, offering quantum-resistant encryption for data protection.
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY) has confirmed its subsidiary WISeSat.Space's upcoming satellite launch with SpaceX, scheduled for January 14, 2025, from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The launch will deploy next-generation post-quantum-ready WISeSat satellites, featuring WISeKey's Root of Trust and SEALSQ Post-Quantum Chips.
The WISeSat constellation aims to provide secure, real-time connectivity for IoT devices worldwide, combining cybersecurity and satellite technology. The system offers global coverage through nanosatellites, end-to-end security encryption, and post-quantum readiness, making secure satellite communications accessible to various industries including logistics, agriculture, energy, and infrastructure management.
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY) and The OISTE Foundation announced the launch of 'DeepTech for Peace Movement' on December 14, 2024, at the UN Human Rights Hall in Geneva. The initiative aims to utilize advanced technologies for promoting global peace through ethical and decentralized deployment.
The movement leverages WISeKey's expertise in cybersecurity, digital identity, and blockchain technologies. Through its Public Key Infrastructure services and blockchain platforms, the company provides secure digital identities and authentication tools to various organizations.
Since 2020, WISeKey and ONUART have collaborated on the #DeepTechForPeace initiative through WISe.ART platform, creating various NFT projects including the 'One Humanity ID' project and digital art pieces commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Human Rights Charter.
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