ALT5 Raises $1.5 Billion, Takes 7.5% WLFI Token Stake

ALT5 Sigma Corporation, a Nasdaq-listed fintech company operating crypto trading and payment platforms, announced a $1.5 billion fundraising effort, with a portion of the proceeds coming from a private placement of WLFI tokens [1]. The offering includes a registered direct offering and a concurrent private placement, both priced at $7.50 per share, covering up to 200 million shares with an expected closing on or around August 12 [1]. As part of the deal, ALT5 will take approximately 7.5% of the total WLFI token supply into its corporate treasury, signaling a strategic move to expand its digital asset holdings [1].

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the issuer of the USD1 stablecoin, is central to the transaction. Key executives from WLFI, including Eric Trump, will join ALT5’s leadership structure. Zach Witkoff, WLFI’s co-founder and CEO, will become chairman of ALT5’s board post-deal, while Eric Trump will take a board seat, and Matt Morgan will join as chief investment officer [1]. This alignment positions WLFI leaders—and a Trump family member—to influence ALT5’s strategic direction.

The fundraising effort is structured to provide ALT5 with capital for various uses, including acquiring WLFI tokens, expanding its crypto treasury operations, settling litigation, paying down debt, and supporting ongoing business activities [1]. The company operates ALT5 Pay, a crypto payment gateway for merchants, and ALT5 Prime, an over-the-counter trading platform for digital assets. It also provides custody and settlement services and has integrated APIs for businesses to accept crypto payments [1].

ALT5, listed as ALTS on Nasdaq and 5AR1 in Frankfurt, has reported processing over $5 billion in crypto transactions since 2018 and has been included in several Russell indexes following the 2025 reconstitution [1]. In addition to its fintech operations, the company is exploring biotech research through its Alyea Therapeutics subsidiary [1].

The USD1 stablecoin, backed by WLFI, is being promoted in the context of evolving U.S. stablecoin regulations, which are increasingly offering clearer legal frameworks and fostering institutional adoption [1]. The alignment between ALT5 and WLFI could enhance the legitimacy of the USD1 stablecoin, as public company ownership adds a layer of regulatory scrutiny and investor trust [1].

By holding a large block of WLFI tokens in its treasury, ALT5 may also create a perceived price floor, potentially supporting price stability or upward pressure if demand increases. This structure removes tokens from circulation, which could influence market dynamics [1].

A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners is serving as the sole placement agent for the transactions, with the registered direct offering conducted under an effective Form S-3 shelf registration with the SEC and the private placement exempt from registration requirements [1].

Source: [1] [ALT5’s $1.5 Billion Raise Puts 7.5% of Trump-Backed WLFI’s Token Supply into Its Treasury](https://cryptoslate.com/alt5s-1-5-billion-raise-puts-7-5-of-trump-backed-wlfis-token-supply-into-its-treasury/)