LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — February 12, 2026 — Leads & Copy —
ALT 5 Sigma Corporation (NASDAQ:ALTS)(FRA:5AR1), a fintech company operating institutional-grade global payments, trading, and settlement infrastructure, has appointed Dr. Adel Elmessiry, Ph.D., as an independent member of its Board of Directors, effective January 29, 2026.
Dr. Elmessiry is an AI scientist, infrastructure architect, and technology policy contributor specializing in artificial intelligence, blockchain systems, and decentralized digital infrastructure.
According to ALT5, the appointment reflects the company’s focus on strengthening governance and strategic oversight as it expands its Board with leaders bringing expertise across enterprise operations, emerging technologies, and global infrastructure.
Dr. Elmessiry currently serves as the Official United Nations Representative for the Creators Union of Arabs, where he contributes to discussions on AI accessibility, digital sovereignty, and ethical technology governance. He is also the founder of multiple AI and blockchain initiatives focused on decentralized compute networks, tokenized infrastructure, and verifiable consensus mechanisms.
Dr. Elmessiry is a published academic author with peer-reviewed research in artificial intelligence and distributed systems and is involved with the International Conference on Blockchain and Cryptocurrency (ICBC).
Tony Isaac, President and Chief Executive Officer of ALT5 Sigma, stated that Dr. Elmessiry brings technical depth, global policy perspective, and entrepreneurial experience building decentralized infrastructure at scale. Isaac added that Dr. Elmessiry’s insight will be invaluable in guiding the company’s long-term strategy and governance as ALT5 operates at the intersection of regulated financial infrastructure and emerging technologies.
With a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Blockchain Systems, Dr. Elmessiry has advised and invested in technology companies across AI, Web3, and digital infrastructure, including serving as a limited partner in leading blockchain-focused investment funds. He has also held advisory and board roles supporting startup ecosystems, public institutions, and innovation initiatives globally.
Dr. Elmessiry said he is honored to join the Board of ALT5 Sigma at a time when financial infrastructure, digital assets, and AI systems are converging. He added that ALT5 is building critical infrastructure that emphasizes transparency, compliance, and scalability, and he looks forward to contributing to the Company’s mission and supporting its long-term growth.
ALT5 Sigma Corporation, founded in 2018, has a strategic $WLFI digital asset treasury strategy initiative and established global payments, trading, and settlement infrastructure. The company leverages its blockchain infrastructure expertise and track record of processing over $8 billion in cryptocurrency transactions to optimize its digital asset treasury operations and capitalize on growing $WLFI ecosystem developments across retail platforms, payment integrations, and international market expansion.
Dr. Elmessiry’s appointment further strengthens ALT5’s Board as the Company continues to scale its platform capabilities, expand its institutional relationships, and navigate an increasingly complex regulatory and technological landscape.
Source: ALT5 Sigma
