LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESSWIRE / January 15, 2025 – ALT5 Sigma Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTS), a leader in the cryptocurrency industry, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Hashtag Influencer, an innovative AI-powered SocialFi platform. This collaboration aims to transform the influencer marketing industry by enabling influencers to securely and compliantly accept cryptocurrency payments for advertising deals on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
“While much focus has been placed on blockchain adoption by traditional institutions, partnerships with trailblazers like Hashtag Influencer are critical for driving substantial progress,” said Peter Tassiopoulos, CEO of ALT5 Sigma. “By integrating cryptocurrency into the influencer marketing space, we aim to empower content creators, promote financial inclusion, and further the integration of digital assets into everyday life. Together, we are laying the groundwork for a more accessible global financial ecosystem, particularly for millennial and Gen Z audiences.”
Through the partnership, ALT5 Sigma will combine its expertise in digital asset solutions with Hashtag Influencer’s advanced AI and blockchain technology. The initiative targets over 50 million influencers worldwide, providing them with secure tools to accept Bitcoin, stablecoins, and other cryptocurrencies as compensation. This innovative solution addresses the need for efficiency, security, and compliance in the growing influencer marketing sector.
The Growing Opportunity in the Gig Economy
The gig economy, valued at $500 billion in 2024, is projected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2032. Influencers, who make up 23% of gig workers, play a significant role in this landscape. Additionally, the global influencer marketing industry is forecast to drive $24 billion in social media ad spending in 2024. ALT5 Sigma and Hashtag Influencer aim to support influencers in maximizing their earning potential and achieving greater financial independence.
Hashtag Influencer’s Cutting-Edge SocialFi Platform
Hashtag Influencer leverages patented AI and blockchain innovations, built on IBM Hyperledger technology, to create a secure and compliant platform for influencer-brand transactions. Grounded in advanced research on social media engagement and follower interaction, the platform empowers influencers to monetize their influence while helping brands foster impactful advertising strategies. By enhancing engagement metrics such as likes, shares, and comments, Hashtag Influencer bridges the gap between followers and brands.
About ALT5 Sigma Corporation
ALT5 Sigma Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTS) is a multidisciplinary organization specializing in healthcare and fintech. The company’s subsidiary, ALT5 Sigma Inc., provides blockchain-powered technologies for a new global financial paradigm. ALT5 Sigma processed over $2 billion in cryptocurrency transactions in 2024 through its platforms, ALT5 Pay and ALT5 Prime.
- ALT5 Pay: A cryptocurrency payment gateway enabling global merchants to accept crypto payments with options for fiat conversion.
- 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-driven SocialFi platform combining fintech, adtech, and regtech to empower influencers to monetize their social media presence. Using IBM Hyperledger blockchain, the platform ensures secure, transparent, and compliant transactions between influencers and brands. Headquartered in Singapore, with offices in Miami, Dubai, and Mumbai, Hashtag Influencer is redefining the influencer marketing landscape.
For more details, visit: www.hashtaginfluencer.com/alt5
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements, which include expectations regarding ALT5’s platforms and partnerships, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect the company’s perspective as of the date of this release.
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