SEALSQ Strengthens Strategic Position in RegTech; Following the Recent 28.3% Equity Stake Acquisition, Wecan’s Founder Vincent Pignon Resumes CEO Role

Geneva, Switzerland, Oct. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES), ("SEALSQ" or "Company"), a global leader in cybersecurity, semiconductor technology and post-quantum security solutions, today announce that, following the June 2025 strategic acquisition of a 28.3% equity stake in Wecan, the Swiss pioneer in digital compliance platforms for regulated institutions, Wecan’s founder, Vincent Pignon, has resumed his role as Chief Executive Officer to lead the next phase of innovation and growth.

Mr. Pignon is a visionary leader with a deep passion for technological innovation. His forward-looking approach and academic rigor have positioned him as a driving force in advancing the adoption of secure, decentralized technologies and shaping the future of this transformative industry.

RegTech (Regulatory Technology) refers to the use of advanced digital technologies, such as AI, machine learning, blockchain, cloud systems, and data analytics, to help organizations comply with regulatory requirements more efficiently and securely. It focuses on automating compliance tasks, improving accuracy, reducing operational and financial risk, and strengthening transparency and data protection. Common applications include identity verification (KYC), anti–money laundering (AML) controls, transaction monitoring, secure data sharing, audit trail management, and regulatory reporting. RegTech is especially relevant in financial services but increasingly adopted across other regulated sectors. It ultimately transforms compliance from a manual, costly burden into a strategic and scalable advantage.

Founded in 2015 in Geneva, Wecan has rapidly established itself as a leading RegTech provider, enabling secure, auditable, and automated compliance workflows for more than one hundred financial institutions including major Swiss banks, independent asset managers, auditors, and outsourced compliance providers.

This investment marks a pivotal milestone for both companies, combining SEALSQ’s leadership in cybersecurity and post-quantum technologies with Wecan’s advanced compliance-as-a-platform model, fostering the creation of trusted, scalable digital infrastructure for the financial sector.

“This strategic acquisition reflects SEALSQ’s commitment to shaping the future of secure digital finance,” said Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO of SEALSQ. “Wecan has demonstrated visionary leadership by transforming compliance into an engine of trust and efficiency. By integrating SEALSQ’s state-of-the-art cybersecurity and post-quantum solutions with Wecan’s platform, we are establishing the foundation for a new era of secure, frictionless collaboration for regulated institutions globally.”