SEALSQ and WISeKey Update Progress on their Post-Quantum Security Cloud from Space Through the Quantum Spatial Orbital Cloud (QSOC)

SEALSQ and WISeKey announced significant progress on the Quantum Spatial Orbital Cloud (QSOC), a next-generation orbital platform delivering post-quantum-secure services from space. The first satellite launch is scheduled for Q4 2026 with SpaceX, with plans to expand to a 100-satellite constellation by 2033. The initiative combines post-quantum cryptography, quantum random number generation, secure digital identity, trusted edge AI processing, and satellite communications, building on 21 successfully launched partner satellites since 2023.

06/12/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

WISeKey Draws Attention As SEALCOIN Funding Highlights Space AI Push

WISeKey International received a $4 million strategic investment from Hashgraph Group for its SEALCOIN initiative, aimed at accelerating space and physical AI development. The funding supports WISeKey's expansion into the space economy by combining satellite communications, blockchain technology, and digital identity infrastructure. However, WKEY shares declined 1.01% on Wednesday, reflecting weak momentum and profit-taking pressure amid a mixed market session.

06/10/2026, 11:54 AM • Benzinga

SEALSQ Announces Majority Investment in Wecan Group and CHF 5 Million Strategic Commitment to Accelerate Post-Quantum AI Compliance Co-Pilot for Global Financial Institutions

SEALSQ Corp has acquired a majority equity stake in Wecan Group, increasing its ownership from 28% to majority position, and committed CHF 5 million to accelerate development of AI-powered compliance solutions and post-quantum security infrastructure for financial institutions. The partnership aims to create an integrated quantum-resilient trust platform combining SEALSQ's post-quantum technologies, Wecan Group's compliance expertise, and WISeKey's digital identity ecosystem.

06/02/2026, 1:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

WISeKey’s SEALCOIN Launches “Spacedrop” for the Machine-driven Economy

SEALCOIN AG, a WISeKey subsidiary, launched 'Spacedrop', an early-access onboarding initiative for its decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) platform. The program enables users to interact with SEALCOIN's machine-to-machine ecosystem through missions and soul-bound tokens, focusing on real infrastructure rather than speculative gains. The platform combines hardware-based identity, satellite connectivity, and Hedera's distributed ledger technology, with QAIT serving as the native settlement token. Spacedrop gained over 17,500 wallet registrations in its first week.

04/22/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

SEALSQ Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire 100% of Miraex, a Swiss Quantum Interconnect Platform Company

SEALSQ Corp has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire 100% of Miraex SA, a Swiss developer of photonics-based quantum interconnect solutions. The acquisition, expected to close by end of June 2026, aims to complete SEALSQ's Quantum Vertical Stack by adding quantum interconnectivity capabilities that bridge quantum processors and networks. The deal will be funded through SEALSQ's Quantum Fund and is designed to support the company's Quantum Spatial Orbital Cloud (QSOC) initiative for space-based quantum infrastructure.

03/24/2026, 9:20 AM • Benzinga

WISeKey’s WISeSat Schedules Launch of Its 21st LEO Satellite with SpaceX from California for March 2026

WISeKey's satellite subsidiary WISeSat is preparing to launch its 21st LEO satellite in March 2026 with SpaceX. The launch will integrate quantum-secure technology from subsidiary SEALSQ and decentralized infrastructure from SEALCOIN.AI. WISeSat aims to provide quantum-secure, low-latency broadband via a LEO satellite constellation for IoT applications, with multiple additional launches planned for 2026-2027.

02/11/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

WISeKey's Subsidiary, SEALSQ Announces Entry into a Memorandum of Understanding Regarding a Potential Strategic Investment and Acquisition of Quantum Computing Firm Quobly

SEALSQ Corp, a subsidiary of WISeKey International Holding Ltd, has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Quobly SAS for exclusive negotiations regarding a potential strategic investment and majority stake acquisition. The proposed transaction involves approximately $200M investment by SEALSQ in return for a majority stake in the French quantum computing company. The deal is part of SEALSQ's Quantum strategy and builds on an existing collaboration announced in November 2025, aiming to develop secure-by-design quantum computing solutions.

01/14/2026, 1:30 AM • Benzinga

WISeKey International Holding AG (Nasdaq: WKEY) et Columbus Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: COLA) concluent un accord définitif de fusion afin de coter en bourse la filiale de WISeKey, WISeSat.Space Corp., sous le nom WISeSat.Space Holdings Corp

WISeKey International Holding AG and Columbus Acquisition Corp. signed a definitive merger agreement to take WISeSat.Space Corp. public on Nasdaq, with WISeKey receiving 250 million USD in stock and maintaining a majority stake. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026.

11/10/2025, 8:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

WISeKey International Holding AG (Nasdaq: WKEY) und Columbus Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: COLA) schließen endgültige Unternehmenszusammenführungsvereinbarung zur Börsennotierung der WISeKey-Tochter WISeSat.Space Corp. unter dem Namen WISeSat.

WISeKey and Columbus Acquisition Corp. signed a definitive merger agreement to publicly list WISeKey's WISeSat.Space Corp. as WISeSat.Space Holdings Corp. at Nasdaq, with WISeKey receiving 250 million USD in stock and remaining majority shareholder. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026.

11/10/2025, 8:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

PQC Market Explodes: Quantum Threat Forces Urgent $2.84B Investment Surge

The post-quantum cryptography (PQC) market is projected to grow from $0.42 billion in 2025 to $2.84 billion by 2030, driven by increasing cybersecurity threats and the potential of quantum computers to break current encryption standards.

10/22/2025, 9:29 AM • Benzinga

WISeKey’s WISeSat Subsidiary Expand its Ground Segment Network in Switzerland

WISeKey's subsidiary WISeSat AG installed its third ground station near Lausanne, Switzerland, strengthening its European IoT satellite communication infrastructure and collaborating with the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne's Space Campus.

08/28/2025, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

SEALSQ obtient l'accord du ministère français de l'Économie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté industrielle et numérique et finalise ainsi le rachat d'IC’ALPS

SEALSQ has completed the acquisition of IC'ALPS, a French semiconductor design company, for 12.5 million euros, with potential additional earn-out payments. The acquisition strengthens SEALSQ's capabilities in developing secure, quantum-resistant semiconductor chips across multiple industries.

08/04/2025, 12:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

SEALSQ Receives Final Approval from the French Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty and Completes Acquisition of IC’ALPS

SEALSQ Corp acquired 100% of IC'ALPS SAS for €12.5 million, gaining approximately 90 employees and strengthening its semiconductor capabilities in Europe, with potential additional earn-out payments of up to €4 million.

08/04/2025, 12:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

EnduroSat and WISeSat.Space Partner to Deliver Quantum-Resilient Secure IoT Nanosatellite Infrastructure

EnduroSat and WISeSat.Space signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop quantum-resilient nanosatellite systems for IoT applications, integrating secure elements and post-quantum cryptographic algorithms to enhance satellite communication security.

07/28/2025, 1:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

WISeSat Signs a Service Agreement with Astrocast to Allow Access to Astrocast’s Operational Satellite Constellation

WISeSat, a subsidiary of WISeKey, has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Astrocast, a Swiss-based nanosatellite IoT network operator, to gain access to Astrocast's operational satellite constellation. This partnership will expand WISeSat's satellite connectivity and strengthen Europe's strategic autonomy in space.

06/25/2025, 1:00 AM • GlobeNewswire