SEALSQ Corp Announces $30 Million Cryptocurrency Investment Fund to Enhance Post-Quantum Cryptography Initiatives

Geneva, Switzerland, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) ("SEALSQ" or "Company"), a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, today announced a bold strategic move to strengthen its position in the blockchain and post-quantum space. The company is establishing a cryptocurrency investment fund with a commitment of up to $30 million to invest in digital assets as part of its cryptocurrency treasury strategy.
This strategic allocation will directly support SEALSQ’s ongoing post-quantum cryptography initiatives, reinforcing its mission of enabling secure, decentralized infrastructures that are resilient to emerging quantum threats.

The cryptocurrency investment fund will serve as a strategic treasury vehicle and will be primarily allocated to a diversified portfolio of high-impact digital assets, including:

• QAIT – SEALCOINs native utility token designed to power its ecosystem of quantum-secure transactions and digital identity services.
• WeCan Token – Supports decentralized applications and tokenized asset solutions developed through SEALSQ partnerships. SEALSQ has already started investing in WeCan tokens.
• Hedera (HBAR) – A public distributed ledger known for its energy efficiency, enterprise-grade performance, and unique Hashgraph consensus algorithm.
• Bitcoin (BTC) – The most widely recognized and adopted cryptocurrency, serving as a long-term store of value.
• Ethereum (ETH) – A decentralized smart contract platform that pioneered programmable blockchain applications and supports a large ecosystem of dApps and developers.
  
  

A cryptocurrency treasury strategy involves buying and holding cryptocurrencies, similar to how companies may invest in traditional assets like bonds or equities. This approach provides financial flexibility, potential hedging opportunities, and strategic alignment with emerging digital ecosystems and innovative agendas.

“This commitment of up to $30 million is not just a financial investment—it is a strategic and technological one,” said Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO of SEALSQ. “As quantum computing rapidly evolves, securing the future of decentralized technologies is no longer optional, it is essential. Through this cryptocurrency treasury initiative, we are reinforcing our commitment to a post-quantum world built on integrity, privacy, and decentralization.”

The cryptocurrency treasury will also create synergies with the utility tokens currently in use across SEALSQ-affiliated companies and support the launch of new tokens that are being planned as part of the Group’s broader Web3 and post-quantum blockchain strategy.

SEALSQ is also actively testing the use of cryptocurrencies and utility tokens for machine-to-machine (M2M) transactions, enabled by its post-quantum secure semiconductors embedded into a wide range of connected objects. The long-term vision is that future technologies, such as autonomous vehicles, industrial robots, and smart city infrastructures, will be able to autonomously pay and transact with each other using SEALSQ’s decentralized token ecosystem, unlocking a new era of secure, autonomous economic interaction.

Machine-to-machine (M2M) payments, facilitated by cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, enable automated transactions between devices without human intervention. This integration, particularly within the Internet of Things (IoT), allows devices to interact, exchange services, and make payments autonomously. Blockchain’s security and transparency, along with the potential for instant settlement, make it a promising solution for M2M payments.

The Core Concept:

• M2M payments involve devices directly exchanging value (cryptocurrencies) for services or data.
• This eliminates the need for intermediaries like banks or payment processors, streamlining transactions.
• Examples include smart grids where appliances pay for electricity, or vending machines automatically restocking based on demand.
  
  

SEALSQ’s position to make this investment is bolstered by its robust financial standing, with the Company holding over $170 million in cash and cash equivalents as of July 15, 2025. This strong liquidity allows SEALSQ to make forward-looking investments without compromising its operational agility or R&D initiatives.

The cryptocurrency treasury will be actively managed with a long-term outlook and guided by the company’s cybersecurity principles and governance framework. It will also serve as a foundation for experiments in quantum-resistant decentralized finance (QR-DeFi) and secure Web3 infrastructure.

SEALSQ’s post-quantum roadmap includes hardware-based secure elements, root-of-trust technologies, and cryptographic chipsets embedded with next-generation algorithms designed to withstand the computational power of future quantum computers.

About SEALSQ:
SEALSQ is a leading innovator in Post-Quantum Technology hardware and software solutions. Our technology seamlessly integrates Semiconductors, PKI (Public Key Infrastructure), and Provisioning Services, with a strategic emphasis on developing state-of-the-art Quantum Resistant Cryptography and Semiconductors designed to address the urgent security challenges posed by quantum computing. As quantum computers advance, traditional cryptographic methods like RSA and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) are increasingly vulnerable.

SEALSQ is pioneering the development of Post-Quantum Semiconductors that provide robust, future-proof protection for sensitive data across a wide range of applications, including Multi-Factor Authentication tokens, Smart Energy, Medical and Healthcare Systems, Defense, IT Network Infrastructure, Automotive, and Industrial Automation and Control Systems. By embedding Post-Quantum Cryptography into our semiconductor solutions, SEALSQ ensures that organizations stay protected against quantum threats. Our products are engineered to safeguard critical systems, enhancing resilience and security across diverse industries.

For more information on our Post-Quantum Semiconductors and security solutions, please visit www.sealsq.com .

Forward-Looking Statements
This communication expressly or implicitly contains certain forward-looking statements concerning SEALSQ Corp and its businesses. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our business strategy, financial performance, results of operations, market data, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future, as well as any other statements which are not historical facts. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include SEALSQ's ability to continue beneficial transactions with material parties, including a limited number of significant customers; market demand and semiconductor industry conditions; and the risks discussed in SEALSQ's filings with the SEC. Risks and uncertainties are further described in reports filed by SEALSQ with the SEC.

SEALSQ Corp provides this communication as of this date and does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements contained herein as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.