The shares of WISeKey International Holding AG (NASDAQ: WKEY) are experiencing an upward trajectory today, marking a notable increase of 16.27% to reach $2.50, as of the last check during the midday session. This surge in WISeKey stock follows a strategic collaboration initiated by its subsidiary.

WISeKey (WKEY) has officially disclosed that its subsidiary, SEALSQ, has entered into a collaboration with the globally acclaimed contemporary visual pop-art French artist, Ylan Anoufa. The joint venture aims to introduce the revolutionary AnoufaBears Intelligent Secure Toy, known by the codename WISeToy.

This pioneering initiative seeks to ensure the safety of children's online interactions by melding cutting-edge security technology with artistic ingenuity. Renowned for his distinctive AnoufaBear metal sculptures adorned with unique graffiti, strategically placed in global locales such as Paris, Miami, Hong Kong, Marbella, Nice, Cannes, Courchevel, Annecy, Warsaw, and Macao, Ylan Anoufa brings a contemporary, whimsical, and thought-provoking aesthetic to the WISeToy project.

His celebrated work, characterized by vibrant use of color, harmony, space, and form, has garnered attention from the art world and beyond, evident in collaborations with global icons like Lenny Kravitz and the Rolling Stones, as well as esteemed brands like Porsche, Barbie, and Van Cleef & Arpels.

The WISeToy AnoufaBears initiative responds to the growing prevalence of connected toys and devices in households worldwide. With over 40 million homes equipped with smart devices, the imperative for heightened security and privacy in children's toys is more pronounced than ever.

These "smart devices," capable of utilizing cameras, microphones, or sensors with internet or Bluetooth connectivity, pose potential risks to children's safety and privacy. Harnessing SEALSQ's state-of-the-art cybersecurity solutions, each WISeToy AnoufaBear is embedded with advanced semiconductors that authenticate the toy's integrity and facilitate secure connections through a parent-supervised app.

This innovative approach ensures that the interactive experiences offered by these toys uphold the child's safety and privacy. The collaboration with Ylan Anoufa marks a significant milestone in the ongoing endeavors of WISeKey's subsidiary to establish a more secure digital environment for children

By amalgamating robust cybersecurity technology with the artistic vision of Ylan Anoufa, WISeKey is establishing a new benchmark for secure and educational toys in the digital era.