SEALSQ Corp Unveils Cryptocurrency Investment Fund
Geneva, Switzerland, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES), a company dedicated to the development and sale of semiconductor products, public key infrastructure (PKI), and post-quantum technology solutions, has announced a significant strategic initiative aimed at enhancing its role within the blockchain and post-quantum technology sectors. The firm is launching a cryptocurrency investment fund with plans to allocate up to $30 million towards digital asset investments as part of its broader cryptocurrency treasury strategy. This initiative will bolster SEALSQ’s ongoing efforts in post-quantum cryptography, aligning with its goal to create secure and decentralized systems that can withstand the challenges posed by emerging quantum technologies.
Diverse Portfolio of Digital Assets
The newly established cryptocurrency investment fund will function as a strategic treasury instrument, focusing on a varied portfolio of impactful digital assets. Key assets include: QAIT, the native utility token designed to facilitate quantum-secure transactions and digital identity services within SEALCOIN’s ecosystem; WeCan Token, which supports decentralized applications and tokenized asset solutions developed through partnerships with SEALSQ, with investments in WeCan tokens already underway; Hedera (HBAR), notable for its energy-efficient public distributed ledger and unique Hashgraph consensus mechanism; Bitcoin (BTC), recognized as the most prominent cryptocurrency and a reliable long-term store of value; and Ethereum (ETH), a decentralized platform that pioneered programmable blockchain applications and maintains a vast ecosystem of decentralized applications (dApps) and developers.
Understanding Cryptocurrency Treasury Strategies
A cryptocurrency treasury strategy involves the acquisition and holding of cryptocurrencies, comparable to how organizations may invest in traditional assets such as stocks or bonds. This method offers financial flexibility, potential hedging opportunities, and alignment with emerging digital ecosystems and innovative business agendas. “This commitment of up to $30 million is not just a financial investment—it is a strategic and technological one,” remarked 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.”
Synergies with Existing Utility Tokens
The cryptocurrency treasury is expected to foster synergies with existing utility tokens utilized by SEALSQ’s affiliated companies and support the introduction of new tokens planned as part of the Group’s comprehensive Web3 and post-quantum blockchain strategy. Furthermore, SEALSQ is actively exploring the application of cryptocurrencies and utility tokens for machine-to-machine (M2M) transactions, utilizing its post-quantum secure semiconductor technology embedded in a broad array of connected devices. The overarching vision is to enable future technologies, such as autonomous vehicles and smart city infrastructures, to autonomously conduct transactions using SEALSQ’s decentralized token ecosystem, thus ushering in a new era of secure economic interactions.
Exploring Machine-to-Machine Payments
Machine-to-machine (M2M) payments, facilitated by cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, allow devices to perform automated transactions without human intervention. This integration, particularly within the Internet of Things (IoT), enables devices to interact, share services, and carry out payments autonomously. The security and transparency offered by blockchain technology, along with the potential for instantaneous transaction settlements, present a compelling solution for M2M payments. The core concept of M2M payments involves devices directly exchanging cryptocurrencies for services or data, eliminating intermediaries like banks or payment processors to streamline transactions. Examples include smart appliances paying for electricity or vending machines autonomously restocking based on demand.
Financial Strength to Support Investments
SEALSQ’s capability to make this investment is strengthened by its solid financial position, with the company holding over $170 million in cash and cash equivalents as of July 15, 2025. This substantial liquidity empowers SEALSQ to pursue forward-looking investments while maintaining operational flexibility and ongoing research and development efforts. The cryptocurrency treasury will be actively managed with a long-term perspective, adhering to the company’s cybersecurity principles and governance framework. It is also intended to lay the groundwork for experiments in quantum-resistant decentralized finance (QR-DeFi) and secure Web3 infrastructure.
About SEALSQ
SEALSQ is at the forefront of innovation in post-quantum technology, offering advanced hardware and software solutions. The company integrates semiconductors, public key infrastructure (PKI), and provisioning services, focusing on the development of cutting-edge quantum-resistant cryptography and semiconductors to address the pressing security challenges posed by quantum computing. As advancements in quantum computing threaten traditional cryptographic methods like RSA and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC), SEALSQ is spearheading the creation of post-quantum semiconductors that ensure robust, future-proof protection for sensitive data across various applications, including multi-factor authentication, smart energy solutions, healthcare systems, defense, IT network infrastructure, and industrial automation. By embedding post-quantum cryptography into its semiconductor offerings, SEALSQ guarantees that organizations can maintain protection against quantum threats.
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication includes certain forward-looking statements regarding SEALSQ Corp and its operations. These statements encompass expectations related to business strategy, financial outcomes, operational results, market data, and anticipated events or developments, as well as other non-historical facts. While SEALSQ believes these expectations are reasonable, there can be no guarantee that they will be realized. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and are based on various assumptions and estimates, which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies beyond the company’s control. Actual results may differ significantly from those projected in these statements. Important factors that could cause actual outcomes to diverge from those discussed include SEALSQ’s ability to engage in beneficial transactions with key partners, market demand, and conditions within the semiconductor industry, as detailed in SEALSQ’s filings with the SEC. Risks and uncertainties are further elaborated in reports submitted by SEALSQ to the SEC. SEALSQ Corp provides this communication as of the current date and does not commit to updating any forward-looking statements herein due to new information, future developments, or other factors.
