BTQ & Keypair to Deploy Quantum-Safe Security for KEPCO’s AMI

BTQ Technologies Corp. has made a strategic investment in Keypair, a Korean full-stack security company, to co-own existing and future post-quantum cryptography (PQC) related intellectual property. This collaboration will jointly develop next-generation, hardware-rooted security technologies designed for infrastructure-grade systems and long service lifecycles. Keypair currently supports Korea Electric Power Corporation’s (KEPCO) nationwide Advanced Metering Infrastructure program with millions of secure-element-based security chips and has established deployments across defense, energy, and financial services. This investment accelerates BTQ’s position as a leader in post-quantum security and expands its footprint within Korea’s critical infrastructure. BTQ and Keypair Strategic Investment BTQ Technologies strategically invested in Keypair, a Korean full-stack security company, to co-own post-quantum cryptography (PQC) intellectual property. This collaboration will jointly develop next-generation, hardware-rooted security technologies designed for infrastructure-grade systems. Keypair already has deployments across Korea’s critical national infrastructure, including systems for LIG Nex1, Hanwha Systems, and Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), where millions of secure-element chips are in use within KEPCO’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure program. This investment strengthens BTQ’s position in the post-quantum security market and accelerates their ability to support mission-critical systems. Keypair’s proven deployments and long service lifecycles align with BTQ’s infrastructure-first approach. The collaboration expands BTQ’s commercial reach in Korea and integrates their quantum-safe security roadmap with existing deployments through partners like Finger, Danal, and QUINSA, enabling wider implementation across payments, identity, and regulated systems. The strategic significance lies in securing PQC IP and accelerating co-development of hardware security for quantum-era threats. By combining Keypair’s at-scale secure element footprint with BTQ’s roadmap, the companies aim to deliver real-world implementations and standardized, interoperable post-quantum security architectures. Keypair delivers system-level security integrating hardware, firmware, and cryptographic chips across finance, energy, defense, and blockchain infrastructure. Co-Ownership and Development of PQC IP BTQ Technologies strategically invested in Keypair, a Korean security company, to co-own existing and future post-quantum cryptography (PQC) intellectual property. This collaboration focuses on jointly developing next-generation, hardware-rooted security technologies designed for infrastructure-grade systems with long service lifecycles. Keypair currently has deployments across Korea’s critical national infrastructure, including systems for LIG Nex1, Hanwha Systems, and Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), where millions of secure-element chips are utilized. This investment allows BTQ to expand its footprint in Korea through a partner with proven, at-scale deployments in national infrastructure, defense, and institutional environments. BTQ aims to integrate its quantum-safe security roadmap into enterprise and government deployments, leveraging relationships with Finger, Danal, and QUINSA. By combining Keypair’s secure element technology with BTQ’s capabilities, the companies aim to accelerate real-world implementations of post-quantum security across payments, identity, and regulated systems. The partnership strengthens BTQ’s position as a leader in infrastructure-first post-quantum security. Keypair’s focus on commercial, long-lived security systems complements BTQ’s ambition to deliver certified, hardware-rooted security at a national scale. This co-development will address evolving global standards and regulations while supporting standardized, interoperable post-quantum security architectures within partner ecosystems. Partnering with BTQ advances our post-quantum roadmap and expands the scope of what we can deliver in next-generation hardware security for critical infrastructure and institutional platforms. Dr. Jung-Youp Lee, Co-Founder, Co-CEO and CTO of Keypair Expanding BTQ’s Reach in Korea BTQ Technologies is expanding its reach in Korea through a strategic investment in Keypair, a full-stack security company with deployments across defense, energy, and finance. This collaboration allows BTQ to co-own Keypair’s post-quantum cryptography (PQC) intellectual property and jointly develop next-generation, hardware-rooted security technologies. Keypair’s existing deployments within critical national infrastructure, including systems for LIG Nex1, Hanwha Systems, and KEPCO, are a key element of this expansion. This investment strengthens BTQ’s position in the post-quantum security market, particularly in infrastructure-grade systems built for long service lifecycles. Keypair has deployed millions of secure-element-based chips supporting KEPCO’s nationwide Advanced Metering Infrastructure. BTQ aims to integrate its quantum-safe security roadmap into existing enterprise and government deployments, leveraging relationships with partners like Finger, Danal, and QUINSA, accelerating real-world implementations. BTQ’s strategy centers on securing mission-critical networks with hardware-rooted security. Keypair’s proven, at-scale deployment within Korea’s critical infrastructure provides a strong foundation for this expansion. This collaboration allows BTQ to deliver certified, hardware-rooted security at a national scale, aligning with systems already deployed and supporting standardized, interoperable post-quantum security architectures within partner ecosystems. Keypair’s Security Technology and Deployments BTQ Technologies strategically invested in Keypair, a Korean security company with deployments across defense, energy, and financial sectors. This collaboration allows BTQ to co-own Keypair’s post-quantum cryptography (PQC) intellectual property and jointly develop next-generation, hardware-rooted security technologies. Keypair has existing deployments within Korea’s critical national infrastructure, including systems supporting LIG Nex1, Hanwha Systems, and Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO). Keypair’s technologies are already deployed at scale, evidenced by millions of secure-element-based security chips supporting KEPCO’s nationwide Advanced Metering Infrastructure program. BTQ’s investment expands its footprint in Korea through a partner with proven, long-term deployments. This alignment with existing systems, built for long service lifecycles, strengthens BTQ’s infrastructure-first positioning in the post-quantum security landscape. This collaboration allows for tighter integration of BTQ’s PQC and hardware-rooted security into enterprise and government deployments, leveraging relationships with Finger, Danal, and QUINSA. By combining Keypair’s at-scale footprint with BTQ’s quantum-safe roadmap, BTQ aims to accelerate real-world implementations across payments, identity, and regulated institutional systems while supporting standardized security architectures. Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/btq-technologies-acquires-post-quantum-cryptography-ip-through-strategic-investment-in-keypair-accelerating-co-development-of-hardware-rooted-security-for-koreas-critical-infrastructure-302645630.html Tags: