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WISeKey International Holding AG reports developments across cybersecurity, digital identity, IoT, post-quantum semiconductors and secure space infrastructure. News commonly covers consolidated financial results, SEALSQ semiconductor and PKI activity, QS7001 and QVault TPM programs, WISeSat low Earth orbit satellite operations, and the QSOC roadmap for quantum key distribution, quantum random number generation and post-quantum identity services.
Updates also describe SEALCOIN's machine-to-machine architecture, hardware-based identity, certificate-driven authentication, decentralized infrastructure initiatives, partnerships, and shareholder communications. The company's coverage often links secure microcontrollers, PKI, satellite connectivity and blockchain-related projects to trusted-device and quantum-resistant security markets.
WISeKey International Holding announced the launch of NanoSealRT, a new NFC secure element that integrates NFT technology, enhancing IoT device authentication. This innovation allows physical objects to create NFTs and utilize WISeID digital identity, ensuring strong authentication and secure transactions. The technology addresses FAA Remote ID regulations for drones, ensuring compliance. Collaborations with Ocean Protocol for a TrustedNFT.io marketplace and Scaleswap for the IDO launch of WISe.Art underline its commitment to digital identity ecosystems.
WISeKey International Holding Ltd (WKEY) announced a partnership with OISTE.ORG Foundation to enter the humanitarian NFT sector through the TrustedNFT.IO platform. This collaboration aims to promote humanitarian causes and is backed by OISTE's consultative status with the UN. The foundation supports global human rights and sustainable development initiatives. With this move, WISeKey expands its footprint in the blockchain and digital identity sectors, leveraging its expertise in cybersecurity and IoT.
WISeKey International Holding Ltd (NASDAQ: WKEY) has joined over 50 organizations in signing the Multistakeholder Manifesto on Cybercrime, aiming to influence UN negotiations on a new cybercrime treaty. This initiative emphasizes human-centric equities and aims to ensure that the treaty does not undermine existing frameworks or the open internet. The manifesto advocates for transparency in negotiations, consensus-driven decision-making, and a focus on protecting victims of cybercrime. The UN's cybercrime treaty negotiations are set to begin in January 2022.
WISeKey has partnered with The Chinese Museum of Finance to auction a historical Jiaozi NFT, representing the world's first government-issued paper currency from 1024. This initiative, part of the WISe.ART NFT platform, aims to promote financial heritage through digital innovation. A total of 10,000 NFTs will be issued, with a focus on collectors and institutions. The auction signifies WISeKey's expansion into the Chinese market and aims to enhance the cultural significance of financial history.
WISeKey reported its H1 2021 results, showcasing a 24% increase in revenue to $9.9 million compared to H1 2020's $8.0 million. The company holds strong cash reserves of $38.6 million, facilitating investments in AIoT and the newly launched WISe.Art NFT platform, responding to growing demand for its Trusted NFT solution. Despite facing challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain disruptions, WISeKey remains optimistic, supported by a solid revenue pipeline of over $250 million projected for 2022-2027.
WISeKey has partnered with Scaleswap and Polygon for the IDO launch of its WISe.Art platform TrusteCoin, set for November 2021. This collaboration leverages Scaleswap's Ethereum Layer 2 scaling for improved user experience. The partnership aims to enhance community building and offer scalable NFT solutions. WISeKey is set to create high-value NFTs, including exclusive collectibles. TrusteCoin will provide governance and utility within the ecosystem, facilitating KYC processes while ensuring anonymity for users.
WISeKey International Holding Ltd (NASDAQ: WKEY) announced on September 24, 2021, the amendment of its $44 million Convertible Notes Subscription Agreements with institutional investors, granting early access to up to $22 million for its NFT platform, WISe.Art, and TrusteCoin token development. The amendment allows for four Accelerated Tranches ranging from $2 million to $5.5 million each. This funding aims to capitalize on the rising demand for trusted NFT solutions, with NFTs market soaring to $2.5 billion in 2021. CEO Carlos Moreira highlighted this as a strategic move to secure a competitive market share in the growing NFT space.
WISeKey International Holding Ltd (NASDAQ: WKEY) has officially launched the Kobe Bryant Autographed Black Mamba Package on its WISe.Art luxury NFT marketplace. The auction will run from September 20 to 28, 2021, featuring only three exclusive rose gold Black Mamba watches. The package includes a limited edition 1/3 18K Rose Gold Tourbillion watch, a signed sneaker, and a custom digital artwork, starting at $1,008,240. This collaboration with GDGC Enterprises aims to tokenize luxury assets while enhancing provenance verification.
WISeKey has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the governments of La Línea and Gibraltar to establish a joint 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) Center of Excellence. This initiative aims to foster innovation, focusing on emerging technologies such as AI, Blockchain, IoT, and Cybersecurity. The center will launch with WISeSAT Fossa Systems satellites, facilitating R&D and technological advancements. Both local leaders emphasize the project's potential to uplift regional skills and accelerate digital transformation, linking it with WISeKey’s global operations.
WISeKey has appointed Andreas Kindt, former CTO and Board Member of T-Online International AG, to its Advisory Committee. His role will focus on advancing the WISe.Art NFT platform. This platform combines cybersecurity with its own digital currency and operates under a multichain strategy in partnership with Polygon, CasperLabs, and Ocean Protocol. With over 30 years in the ICT sector, Kindt aims to enhance technology deployment and drive transformation in digital assets, including improving ownership proof and trading anonymity.