Asian Grocery Giant Maison Solutions Invests $70 Million in Blockchain with Major Worldcoin Digital Treasury Bet
**Maison Solutions Secures $70 Million for Worldcoin Blockchain Innovation**
MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA / El-Balad / September 29, 2025 / Maison Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:MSS), a U.S.-based specialty grocery retailer, has announced a significant step into the digital future with their new Securities Purchase Agreement. This agreement, with a U.S.-based Institutional Investor, is valued at up to $70 million in convertible notes aimed at establishing a digital asset treasury centered around Worldcoin (WLD).
Worldcoin’s Role in Blockchain Initiatives
Worldcoin (WLD), the native token of the World Network, is developed by Tools for Humanity and co-founded by Sam Altman, Alex Blania, and Max Novendstern. Through this initiative, Maison Solutions aims to integrate blockchain technologies to:
- Enhance Global Payments: Use WLD tokens to facilitate cross-border transactions and remittances.
- Promote Financial Inclusion: Enable underbanked customers to engage in financial activities without traditional banking services.
- Innovate Loyalty Programs: Deploy identity-verified loyalty systems to ensure authenticity and reduce fraud.
- Strengthen AI-Resistant Engagement: Ensure genuine interaction through human-authenticated customer engagement systems.
Technological Transformation with Orb Devices
Maison Solutions is considering the potential deployment of biometric “Orb” devices in select stores. These devices, part of the World ID system, would verify customer identity through a privacy-preserving proof-of-human system, although the company has not yet applied for approval to deploy these devices.
Strategic Vision for AI and Blockchain Integration
The integration of Worldcoin into their operations is part of Maison Solutions’ broader strategy to embrace technology and innovation. John Xu, CEO of Maison Solutions, emphasized how this investment dovetails with their long-term goal of leveraging AI and blockchain technologies to improve operational efficiencies such as:
- Optimizing inventory management processes
- Streamlining sales and order processing
- Enhancing customer privacy and data security
- Implementing dynamic customer loyalty programs
Future Outlook and Challenges
Looking forward, Maison Solutions plans to explore joining the World Network and assess the possibility of deploying Orb devices for enhancing customer verification and participation in the World Network ecosystem. However, uncertainties surrounding regulatory approvals remain, and all blockchain initiatives will adhere to applicable laws.
The strategic move into blockchain signifies a significant, albeit speculative, departure from traditional grocery retailing. The convertible notes introduce potential risks of dilution, but the company is optimistic about the transformative opportunities presented by integrating cutting-edge technology with retail operations.
About Maison Solutions Inc.
Maison Solutions Inc. is specialized in offering traditional Asian food and merchandise in the United States. Since its inception in 2019, Maison Solutions has acquired interests in several traditional Asian supermarkets, expanding its footprint across the Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Tucson areas under the brands HK Good Fortune and Lee Lee International Supermarket.
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