WISeKey Establishes Charity Partnerships
to Provide Digital Identities and Financial Inclusion to Over One
Billion People
DAVOS, Switzerland – January 21,
2025 – WISeKey International Holding (“WISeKey” or the
“Company”) (NASDAQ: WKEY; SIX: WIHN), a leading global
cybersecurity, AI, and IoT company, today announced a
groundbreaking partnership with Abraham House and the Global
Financial Literacy Initiative (GFLI) during the World Economic
Forum in Davos. This collaboration represents a significant step
towards delivering secure digital identities and financial
inclusion to over one billion unbanked individuals worldwide.
The partnership aligns with Abraham House’s
mission to foster global collaboration and resilience while
contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
(SDG) 16 and Target 9. By leveraging WISeKey’s state-of-the-art
digital identity platform, WISeID, and GFLI’s expertise in
financial literacy, this initiative seeks to empower individuals,
enhance global security, and promote inclusive growth.
A Vision for Empowerment and Inclusion
Abraham House, which launched at the World
Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos this week, is committed to
uniting diverse stakeholders to address global challenges
collaboratively. It is co-founded by Daniel Shakhani and Jennifer
de Broglie. “Abraham House’s purpose is to connect the world’s most
innovative thinkers and bring them together to find solutions that
can positively impact the world through social and humanitarian
philanthropy and actions. Financial inclusion and literacy is an
essential part of empowering those in society who feel left out of
the system. As the world become more digitalised, people need to
feel their money is safe and that they know how to manage it. The
partnership with WISeKey can help make this happen.” said
Shakhani.
At the heart of this effort is WISeKey’s innovative WISeID
platform, which offers secure identity management solutions for
individuals, businesses, and governments. Key features include:
- Secure Communication:
Legally valid digital signatures and encrypted online
interactions.
- Enhanced Security:
Dual-factor authentication and blockchain-based infrastructure for
distributed and federated identity attributes.
- Scalable Services:
Customisable solutions tailored for global scalability and
flexibility.
This initiative underscores Abraham House’s mission to bridge
divides and create a global digital identity architecture centred
on human rights and security.
Advancing Financial Literacy with GFLI
The Global Financial Literacy Initiative,
founded by James Rosebush and Daniel Shakhani, and launched at the
world economic forum in 2023, is dedicated to impacting over 1
billion people globally by equipping individuals with the tools and
knowledge needed for financial stability. Through this partnership
with WISeKey and Abraham House, GFLI aims to reach unbanked
populations by providing secure digital credentials and enabling
access to essential financial services. James Rosebush is a
globally recognised financial educator, author, and former senior
advisor to President Ronald Reagan. As Co-founder of the Global
Financial Literacy Initiative, Rosebush leverages his deep
expertise to empower individuals and organisations with tools to
achieve financial stability and long-term success.
“By integrating WISeKey’s trusted technology
with Abraham House’s collaborative vision and the Global Financial
Literacy Initiative’s ability to reach and educate people, we are
tackling financial inequality on a global scale,” Shakhani
added.
Call to Action: Join the Initiative
The initiative invites individuals,
corporations, and governments to join the effort by creating
digital identities via WISeID.com. This collaborative platform
represents a collective step towards peace, progress, and
prosperity, empowering stakeholders to drive positive change across
borders.
About Abraham House
Abraham House is a global organisation dedicated
to fostering peace, collaboration, and innovation. It unites
individuals and organisations to address global challenges and
deliver tangible benefits for future generations.
About the Global Financial Literacy Initiative
(GFLI)
Founded by James Rosebush and Daniel Shakhani,
GFLI is a UK-registered charity under Kingdom Network and a
501(c)(3) organisation in the United States. It partners with
leading organisations to drive financial literacy and stability at
scale.
About WISeKey
WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”,
SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) is a global leader in cybersecurity,
digital identity, and IoT solutions platform. It operates as a
Swiss-based holding company through several operational
subsidiaries, each dedicated to specific aspects of its technology
portfolio. The subsidiaries include (i) SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES),
which focuses on semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology
products, (ii) WISeKey SA which specializes in RoT and PKI
solutions for secure authentication and identification in IoT,
Blockchain, and AI, (iii) WISeSat AG which focuses on space
technology for secure satellite communication, specifically for IoT
applications, (iv) WISe.ART Corp which focuses on trusted
blockchain NFTs and operates the WISe.ART marketplace for secure
NFT transactions, and (v) SEALCOIN AG which focuses on
decentralized physical internet with DePIN technology and house the
development of the SEALCOIN platform.
Each subsidiary contributes to WISeKey’s mission
of securing the internet while focusing on their respective areas
of research and expertise. Their technologies seamlessly integrate
into the comprehensive WISeKey platform. WISeKey secures digital
identity ecosystems for individuals and objects using Blockchain,
AI, and IoT technologies. With over 1.6 billion microchips deployed
across various IoT sectors, WISeKey plays a vital role in securing
the Internet of Everything. The company’s semiconductors generate
valuable Big Data that, when analyzed with AI, enable predictive
equipment failure prevention. Trusted by the OISTE/WISeKey
cryptographic Root of Trust, WISeKey provides secure authentication
and identification for IoT, Blockchain, and AI applications. The
WISeKey Root of Trust ensures the integrity of online transactions
between objects and people. For more information on WISeKey’s
strategic direction and its subsidiary companies, please visit
www.wisekey.com.
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3000info@wisekey.commedia@wisekey.com
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