ALT5 Sigma finalizes $1.5B funding to boost DeFi treasury strategy

ALT5 Sigma, a Nasdaq-listed fintech firm, has finalized a $1.5 billion funding round led by World Liberty Financial (WLFI), marking a significant advancement in the adoption of decentralized finance (DeFi) within corporate treasuries. The financing was conducted through a registered direct offering and a concurrent private placement, both priced at $7.50 per share. As part of the transaction, ALT5 will acquire 7.5% of WLFI’s token supply, which will be managed by Kraken [1]. The company plans to use the proceeds to acquire WLFI tokens, repay existing debts, settle litigation, and fund ongoing operations [3].

The strategic partnership positions ALT5 as one of the first publicly traded companies to include a DeFi token as a core element of its corporate treasury strategy. The funding also triggered a leadership transition, with WLFI’s CEO and co-founder, Zach Witkoff, becoming chairman of ALT5’s board. Eric Trump has joined the board as a director, while WLFI’s co-founder and COO, Zak Folkman, will serve as a board observer. Additionally, Matt Morgan has been appointed as chief investment officer [3].

WLFI’s governance token is not currently widely tradable but is expected to unlock after a community vote, which could improve its liquidity and market appeal. This aligns with a broader trend of institutional interest in integrating digital assets into traditional financial portfolios [3]. By including WLFI on its balance sheet, ALT5 is reinforcing the convergence of blockchain technology and conventional finance.

This fundraising reflects a growing shift in corporate financial strategy, where digital assets are increasingly being viewed as viable reserves. The move is expected to strengthen ALT5’s market presence and influence, according to reports [2]. The development could also contribute to the broader adoption of DeFi in traditional markets, with more public companies likely to explore similar strategies in the near future [3].

The transaction is set to close around August 12, with participation from institutional and crypto venture capital firms, although the specific names of these entities have not been disclosed [3]. With this initiative, ALT5 underscores the evolving role of public companies in the crypto space, signaling a transformative phase in global finance driven by innovation and diversification.

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[1] ALT5 Sigma closes $1.5B round led by World Liberty Financial (https://crypto.news/alt5-sigma-world-liberty-financial-wlfi-treasury-2025/)

[2] Trump-backed ALT5 Sigma completes $1.5 billion funding to initiate WLFI treasury strategy (https://ground.news/article/alt5-sigma-corporation-announces-closing-of-15-billion-registered-direct-offering-and-concurrent-private-placement-to-initiate-world-liberty)

[3] ALT5 Sigma to Hold 7.5% of WLFI Token Supply After $1.5B Raise (https://crypto-economy.com/alt5-sigma-to-hold-7-5-of-wlfi-token-supply-after-1-5b-raise/)