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WISeKey International Holding Ltd (NASDAQ: WKEY) has partnered with SUN^x to launch the world’s first “Earth Watch” NFT auction on April 22, 2021, coinciding with Earth Day. The auction features a unique Earth Swatch watch designed by climate activist Maurice Strong, with proceeds benefiting sustainable development and climate resilience initiatives. The auction will last until June 5, 2021, and participants can acquire a digital twin of the watch, ensuring certified ownership and authenticity.

WISeKey has partnered with Jacob & Co to auction the Astronomia Sky, a luxury watch represented as an NFT. This collaboration follows successful auctions of the first digital twin of a watch and a unique NFT inspired by Jacob & Co's Epic SF24. WISeKey's technology secures authenticity using microprocessors and blockchain, protecting over 2.5 million luxury watches. The Astronomia Sky features advanced complications including zodiac signs and a Jacob-Cut® diamond Moon, aiming to further revolutionize the watch industry.

WISeKey International Holding Ltd and CasperLabs have announced a strategic partnership to launch TrustedNFT.IO, a secure NFT marketplace on the Casper Network. The partnership aims to enhance trust in NFTs, with the first major auction scheduled for Summer 2021. Utilizing a unique Trust Protocol, the platform promises secure transactions for artwork and luxury goods. This initiative is positioned as an environmentally friendly solution, leveraging Casper’s Proof-of-Stake architecture to facilitate a higher volume of transactions while minimizing energy consumption.

WISeKey is enhancing its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities to meet escalating demand, particularly due to the ongoing semiconductor shortage. The company is experiencing a significant order backlog while investing in supply chain transformation for better service. As a fabless firm, WISeKey relies on subcontractors for chip production, necessitating supply chain improvements amid rising book-to-bill ratios. Despite challenges, the company's secure chips are crucial for protecting IoT and consumer devices against cyber threats.

WISeKey International Holding Ltd (NASDAQ: WKEY) launched TrustedNFT.IO, a platform for verifying NFT ownership using digital certification and blockchain. The platform ensures that the cryptographic key linking the owner to their NFT is securely stored, preventing deletion or duplication. Recently, WISeKey held a luxury watch NFT auction, achieving a bid of 25 ethers (~$50,000) for a digital twin of Jean-Claude Biver's watch. This innovative approach combines trust and technology, marking a significant step in the NFT market.

WISeKey International Holding's subsidiary, Arago, announced the release of its HIRO AI Platform on the SAP Store, integrating with SAP Solution Manager. This platform automates support ticket management, enhancing IT efficiency through AI-driven resolutions.

Key benefits include a reduction in incident ticket volume, cost savings in employee hours, and improved service level agreement compliance. This partnership aims to strengthen businesses' digital transformation initiatives, offering competitive advantages in the tech landscape.

WISeKey and Jean-Claude Biver are hosting the world's first luxury watch NFT auction, extending the bidding period until April 30, 2021. The auction features the digital twin of the Bigger Bang All Black Tourbillon Chrono ‘Special piece’ watch, with current bids reaching 25 ethers (~$50,000). This digital twin aims to ensure certified ownership and authenticity, marking a significant development in luxury watch sales and digital identification technology.

WISeKey International Holding (NASDAQ: WKEY) has announced the launch of its WISfans NFT platform, aimed at enhancing fan engagement in football. This platform will feature physical and digital collectibles, including signed memorabilia and digital assets. It facilitates blockchain interoperability among football clubs and enables fluid price discovery through fungible tokens. The move is a response to increased demand, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic, which has heightened interest in digital collectibles. The WISfans platform also emphasizes brand protection and data analytics to boost sales for sports clubs.