LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESSWIRE / January 15, 2025 – ALT5 Sigma Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTS), a leader in cryptocurrency innovation, has partnered with Hashtag Influencer, a cutting-edge AI-driven SocialFi platform, to revolutionize the way influencers in the gig economy engage with brands. This partnership empowers influencers to seamlessly and compliantly accept cryptocurrency payments for advertising deals on major social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
“While much attention has been given to the adoption of blockchain by traditional institutions, collaborating with innovators such as Hashtag Influencer—a forthcoming AI-powered platform launching in early Q2—is also essential for driving meaningful progress,” said Peter Tassiopoulos, CEO of ALT5 Sigma. “Partnerships like this, particularly within the social media influencer space, can contribute to the broader adoption of cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies. By working with HashtagInfluencer.com, we aim to empower content creators to adopt crypto payments, promote financial inclusivity, and integrate digital assets into daily life. This collaboration is focused on fostering a more accessible global financial ecosystem, with an emphasis on engaging millennial and Gen Z audiences.”
The collaboration combines ALT5 Sigma’s robust expertise in digital asset solutions with Hashtag Influencer’s AI and blockchain capabilities. Together, they target over 50 million global influencers, equipping them with tools to accept Bitcoin, stablecoins, and other cryptocurrencies as payment, ensuring secure, efficient, and compliant transactions in the influencer marketing ecosystem.
Influencers Driving Growth in the Gig Economy
As a major force within the $500 billion gig economy, influencers represent 23% of gig workers. With the global influencer marketing industry projected to hit $24 billion in social media ad spending for 2024, this partnership addresses a significant opportunity. ALT5 Sigma and Hashtag Influencer aim to empower influencers to maximize their earning potential while fostering financial independence.
Innovative Technology at the Core
Hashtag Influencer’s SocialFi platform uses IBM Hyperledger technology and patented AI-driven tools to deliver secure and compliant blockchain-based transactions for influencers. Advanced research in Social Media Voice Theory ensures influencers can optimize engagement, helping brands transform their reach into meaningful interactions with audiences through likes, shares, and comments.
About ALT5 Sigma Corporation
ALT5 Sigma Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTS) is a multidisciplinary organization listed on the Nasdaq exchange and a member of the Russell Microcap Index. Its subsidiary, ALT5 Sigma Inc., specializes in blockchain-powered fintech solutions, processing over $2 billion in cryptocurrency transactions in 2024 via its platforms:
- ALT5 Pay: A payment gateway for accepting cryptocurrency with fiat conversion options.
- ALT5 Prime: An OTC trading platform for buying and selling digital assets, supported by the ALT5 Pro mobile app.
About Hashtag Influencer
Hashtag Influencer is an AI-powered SocialFi platform that bridges fintech, adtech, and regtech to empower influencers and brands with secure tools for monetizing social media. Using IBM Hyperledger blockchain, the platform offers transparency and compliance, fostering meaningful connections between influencers, brands, and followers. Headquartered in Singapore, Hashtag Influencer also has offices in Miami, Dubai, and Mumbai.
For more information, visit: www.hashtaginfluencer.com/alt5
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, reflecting ALT5 Sigma’s current outlook. These statements involve risks and uncertainties detailed in the company’s filings with the SEC. Readers should not place undue reliance on these statements, as actual results may differ materially.
Media/Investor Relations Contact
- Jenny Kefauver, Hashtag Influencer
+1 703-850-3533
jenny@jkpublicrelationsdc.com - Investor Relations, ALT5 Sigma
ir@alt5sigma.com
1-800-400-2247
SOURCE: ALT5 Sigma Corp