Scilex Holding Company Announces It Has Entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Biconomy.com to Collaborate on Future Cryptocurrency Strategies and Treasury Management

Core Viewpoint - Scilex Holding Company has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Biconomy.com to explore future cryptocurrency and treasury management strategies, potentially involving over a billion dollars in digital assets [1][2]. Company Overview - Scilex is focused on acquiring, developing, and commercializing non-opioid pain management products for acute and chronic pain, as well as neurodegenerative and cardiometabolic diseases [4][6]. - The company targets high unmet needs and large market opportunities with non-opioid therapies, aiming to improve patient outcomes [4]. Product Portfolio - Scilex's commercial products include: - ZTlido® (lidocaine topical system) 1.8%, approved for neuropathic pain relief [4]. - ELYXYB®, an FDA-approved oral solution for acute migraine treatment [4]. - Gloperba®, the first liquid oral version of colchicine for gout flare prophylaxis [4]. - The company has three product candidates in development: - SP-102 (SEMDEXA), a viscous gel for lumbosacral radicular pain, with a completed Phase 3 study and Fast Track status from the FDA [5]. - SP-103, a next-generation lidocaine topical system for acute pain, recently completing a Phase 2 trial [5]. - SP-104, a low-dose naltrexone hydrochloride for fibromyalgia treatment [5]. Strategic Collaboration - The MOU with Biconomy aims to establish a cryptocurrency treasury management strategy that balances security, liquidity, compliance, and yield [2]. - The collaboration is intended to create long-term value in Scilex's digital assets and support the transition to a crypto-powered economy [3].