ALT5 Sigma signs a $1.5 billion financing protocol, introducing WLFI Token and changing the board.

On August 11, according to reports, fintech company ALT5 Sigma (NASDAQ: ALTS) has signed a protocol to directly issue and synchronize a private sale of 200 million shares of common stock at a price of $7.50 per share, raising a total of $1.5 billion.

ALT5 Sigma stated that World Liberty Financial is the main investor in this private sale, having subscribed for 100 million shares using WLFI tokens as consideration. The direct issuance will additionally sell 100 million shares to institutional investors and crypto venture capital funds.

The transaction is expected to be completed on August 12, 2025, at which point ALT5 will launch the WLFI financial strategy, holding approximately 7.5% of the total supply of WLFI tokens. The company intends to use the raised funds for: acquiring WLFI tokens, establishing a cryptocurrency financial operating system, resolving litigation, repaying existing debts, and supporting business operations.

This financing will trigger significant changes in the board of directors. Zach Witkoff, co-founder and CEO of World Liberty Financial, will serve as the chairman of the ALT5 board, Eric Trump will join the board as a director, Zak Folkman, co-founder and COO of World Liberty Financial, will serve as a board observer, and Matt Morgan will assume the role of Chief Investment Officer.

ALT5 Sigma provides blockchain-driven digital asset trading and payment technologies through its ALT5 Pay and ALT5 Prime platforms. Since its establishment in 2018, the company has processed over $5 billion in cryptocurrency transactions and will be included in the Russell Index starting in 2024. A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners serves as the exclusive placement agent for this issuance. The direct issuance is based on ALT5's existing shelf registration statement, which was effective on August 8, 2025, as approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).