Zachary Witkoff
Zachary Witkoff occupies the operational center of a structure in which a presidential family's cryptocurrency venture intersects with the diplomatic portfolio of his own father, creating a configuration where the CEO of the venture negotiates deals with foreign state-backed entities in the same jurisdictions where his father conducts official government negotiations, without formal separation or independent oversight.
Zachary David Witkoff, born May 21, 1993, is the son of Steve Witkoff, the Trump administration's Special Envoy for Middle East Peace. He serves as CEO of World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the Trump family's cryptocurrency venture, and as Chairman of ALT5 Sigma Corp (ALTS), a publicly traded fintech company that holds approximately 7.5 percent of the total WLFI token supply. 1 2 He is also CEO of SC Financial Technologies LLC, the entity that co-owns the USD1 stablecoin brand with WLFI, and the proposed president and chairman of World Liberty Trust Company, which has applied for a national trust bank charter with the OCC. Connection #2504 Connection #2541
Witkoff co-founded WLFI alongside Zachary Folkman and Chase Herro. According to the SEC Form D, the Trump family -- Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Eric Trump -- are listed as promoters 3. Under the WLFI revenue structure, the Trump family receives 75 percent of net proceeds from token sales and stablecoin profits; by December 2025, the Trumps had profited over $1 billion while holding $3 billion in unsold tokens. 1 Zachary operates these ventures while his father simultaneously conducts diplomacy with the same Gulf states whose sovereign wealth vehicles have invested billions in WLFI-adjacent deals. 4
FEC records document Zachary Witkoff's political donations totaling approximately $313,000, heavily concentrated on Trump-aligned and pro-cryptocurrency candidates. 5 His listed employer on FEC filings shifted from the Witkoff Group (VP Development) through Witkoff Capital (Family Office) to World Liberty Financial (CEO), tracing his career arc from the family real estate business into the crypto-financial sphere. 6
World Liberty Financial and Stablecoin Operations
Zachary Witkoff is CEO of World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi protocol he co-founded with Zachary Folkman and Chase Herro. According to the SEC Form D filed October 30, 2024, the Trump family members -- Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Eric Trump -- are listed as promoters alongside Steve Witkoff and Zachary Witkoff 3. The WLFI token was offered under Rule 506(c) to accredited investors, with the Trump family's DT Marks DEFI LLC receiving 75 percent of net protocol revenue. The Witkoff family receives its share through WC Digital Fi LLC. By December 2025, total Trump family profits exceeded $1 billion, with an additional $3 billion in unsold tokens. 1
WLFI launched the USD1 stablecoin in March 2025, backed by US treasuries. 1 The stablecoin is co-owned by SC Financial Technologies LLC, of which Zachary Witkoff is CEO. In January 2026, Witkoff personally visited Pakistan to sign a memorandum of understanding for USD1 integration with the country's financial system. Connection #2369 Connection #2504 He also serves as the proposed president and chairman of World Liberty Trust Company, which filed an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC application 2026-Charter-344521) for a national trust bank charter. Connection #2541
The Folkman and Herro partnership predates WLFI: the two co-founded 17 or more companies since 2013, including Nexus Group in the US Virgin Islands and Dough Finance, a DeFi protocol. Chase Herro donated $746,000 to Trump PACs in July 2024 before co-founding WLFI with the Trump family as promoters. Steve Witkoff served as the bridge, introducing Herro and Folkman to the Trump family. Connection #2178 Connection #2174
ALT5 Sigma Corp and Crypto Enterprise Expansion
Zachary Witkoff was appointed Chairman of ALT5 Sigma Corp (ALTS, CIK 0000862861) in August 2025 and filed a Form 3 initial statement of beneficial ownership with the SEC on November 13, 2025. 7 ALT5 Sigma, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a fintech company providing blockchain-powered tokenization, trading, clearing and settlement, payment processing, and digital asset safekeeping through its ALT5 Pay and ALT5 Prime platforms. 2 Its SIC code changed from 6221 (Commodity Contracts Dealers/Brokers) to 2834 in 2025, suggesting a business pivot. 8
Concurrent with Witkoff's appointment, Eric Trump joined the ALT5 board (later redesignated as a board observer to comply with Nasdaq rules). ALT5 simultaneously announced a $1.5 billion registered direct offering and concurrent private placement to initiate a "World Liberty Financial $WLFI Treasury Strategy," resulting in ALT5 holding approximately 7.5 percent of the total WLFI token supply. 2 The DEF 14A proxy statement filed February 3, 2026, proposes electing Witkoff alongside Tony Isaac, Zak Folkman, Nael Hajjar, John Bitar, Dr. Adel ElMessiry, and Tim Stanley to the board. 7 Connection #2165
Jon Isaac, former CEO of JanOne Inc (now ALT5 Sigma), has been under SEC fraud charges since 2021 for inflating earnings and secret stock sales. He left before the 2024 rebrand but retains over one million ALT5 shares, and his brother Tony Isaac was appointed Acting CEO in November 2025.
Gulf State Deals and Conflict of Interest
In May 2025, Zachary Witkoff appeared alongside Eric Trump in Abu Dhabi to announce that MGX, a UAE state-backed fund, would invest $2 billion in Binance using WLFI's USD1 stablecoin tokens. 4 This announcement occurred while his father Steve Witkoff served as Trump's Special Envoy to the Middle East, conducting active diplomacy with the same Gulf states. Steve Witkoff's financial disclosure shows he continued to retain WLFI cryptocurrency assets ten months into government service. 4
Separately, Aryam Investment 1, an entity linked to UAE national security adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, acquired 49 percent of WLFI for $500 million. Eric Trump signed that contract on January 16, 2025, four days before the inauguration. At least $31 million from that deal flowed to Witkoff-affiliated entities through WC Digital Fi LLC.
The New York Times reported that Steve Witkoff's involvement in a multibillion-dollar AI project between the United States and the UAE coincided with WLFI negotiating its own multibillion-dollar deal with an Emirati state venture firm. 4 According to Congressional records, multiple Democratic lawmakers raised concerns: Senator Schiff demanded answers on the failure to divest WLFI crypto assets, House Foreign Affairs Democrats called for investigation of what they termed "sketchy business dealings," the House Select Committee on CCP sent a letter to Zachary Witkoff on February 4, 2026, and Senator Blumenthal sent a HSGAC inquiry on May 6, 2025 3. According to OpenSanctions, Zachary Witkoff is classified as role.rca (Relative or Close Associate of a Politically Exposed Person) 3.
Zachary Witkoff
Political Donations and Pro-Crypto Funding
FEC records show Zachary Witkoff's political donations totaling approximately $313,000. The largest single contribution was $100,000 to Trump Victory on October 26, 2020, accompanied by $35,500 to the RNC on the same date. 9 10 Additional contributions include $16,500 to JD Vance campaigns through Vance Victory (2023-2024), $9,400 to JD Vance for Senate, $20,000 across Colorado and Arizona Republican parties, and $7,000 to Morris for Senate in August 2025 with employer listed as World Liberty Financial and occupation CEO. 5 Connection #2230
A series of donations on September 30, 2024, totaling $26,400, went to pro-cryptocurrency Senate candidates: $13,200 to Republicans for a Pro-Crypto Senate Majority, plus $3,300 each to Rogers for Senate, Sam Brown for Nevada, Friends of Dave McCormick, and Bernie Moreno for Senate. 11 These donations predated the public launch of WLFI and suggest the Witkoff family was building relationships with pro-cryptocurrency legislators before the Trump crypto venture became publicly known. Witkoff also made one donation of $2,900 to Ken Russell for Florida in 2021, a Democratic candidate. 10
The employer field on FEC filings traces Witkoff's professional trajectory: through September 2023, he listed "The Witkoff Group" with occupation "Vice President Development." By April 2024, filings show "Witkoff Capital" with occupation "Family Office." By August 2025, the employer shifted to "World Liberty Financial" with occupation "CEO." A misspelling -- "Whtikoff Group" -- appears on the September 2024 filings. 6 An examination of corporate registrations across eight jurisdictions did not locate a "Witkoff Capital" entity, suggesting it may operate under a different legal structure 12.
Corporate Entities and Shell Structure
Beyond WLFI and ALT5, Zachary Witkoff manages at least two Florida LLCs formed in 2025: Andie DC LLC (L25000093601), formed March 5, 2025, and Fortivis LLC (L25000461213), formed October 9, 2025. Both are registered at 4400 Biscayne Boulevard Suite 900, Miami -- the same address as the Witkoff Group headquarters. 13 14 A companion entity, Charles DC LLC (L25000093610), lists Alex Witkoff as manager at the same address. 13
The "DC" in the entity names could reference Washington, D.C., though the purpose of these LLCs has not been publicly disclosed. The name "Fortivis" does not appear in other public records. 13 These formations occurred during the period when Zachary Witkoff was simultaneously expanding WLFI operations and assuming the ALT5 chairmanship, while his father served as Special Envoy. 14
"Witkoff Capital," listed as Zachary Witkoff's employer on FEC filings in 2021-2024 with occupation "Family Office," was not located in an examination of corporate registries across New York, Florida, New Jersey, Wyoming, Texas, Nevada, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands, suggesting it may function as an unregistered DBA, trust, or foreign entity 12.
Key Relationships
Steve Witkoff is Zachary's father and the structural connector between the Witkoff family, the Trump family, and the WLFI venture. Steve is named as a Promoter on the WLFI Form D while simultaneously serving as Special Envoy to the Middle East. The family's WLFI revenue flows through WC Digital Fi LLC. Connection #2185
Zachary Folkman co-founded WLFI with Witkoff and serves alongside him on the WLF Holdco LLC Board of Managers and on the ALT5 Sigma Corp board. Folkman is also an Executive Officer, Director, and Promoter of WLFI, with DT Marks DEFI LLC (Trump) receiving 75 percent of net revenue and Axiom Management Group LLC (Folkman and Herro) receiving the remainder. Connection #2174 Connection #2188
Chase Herro is the third co-founder, also serving on the WLF Holdco Board of Managers. Herro and Folkman have co-founded 17 or more companies since 2013. Steve Witkoff introduced Herro to the Trump family, and WC Digital Fi LLC (Witkoff) receives 50 percent of the Herro/Folkman WLFI share. Connection #2178
Witkoff's political donation pattern shows a sustained financial relationship with JD Vance, including approximately $20,900 across Vance Victory, JD Vance for Senate, and Working for Ohio between September 2023 and April 2024. Connection #2230 Vance's own network includes Peter Thiel, who served as mentor, employer (at Mithril Capital), backer of Narya Capital, and $15 million donor to Vance's Senate campaign.
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10 totalCo-members of WLF Holdco LLC Board of Managers. Both directors of ALT5 Sigma Corp (Witkoff is Chairman). Witkoff is co-founder and CEO of WLFI.
Co-members of WLF Holdco LLC Board of Managers. Both involved in WLFI operations.
Father-son; Zach is WLFI CEO, ALT5 Chairman; Steve is WLFI Promoter, Special Envoy
Both are directors/officers of WLFI and ALT5 Sigma Corp board nominees
Appointed to ALT5 board as WLFI representative; signed Form 3 as CEO of WLFI
Zachary Witkoff made multiple donations to JD Vance campaigns 2023-2024 totaling approximately 20,900: Vance Victory (16,500), JD Vance for Senate (6,500), Working for Ohio (7,100).
CEO; personally visited Pakistan Jan 2026 for USD1 MOU
Zach Witkoff is CEO of SC Financial Technologies LLC, which co-owns the USD1 stablecoin brand with WLF. SC Financial signed Pakistan MoU for USD1 integration. Zach Witkoff also nominated as president and chairman of WLTC (trust bank charter applicant), and became chairman of ALT5 Sigma board. Father Steve Witkoff serves simultaneously as Trump special envoy.
Proposed president/chairman/director of WLTC national trust bank
FL LLC formed Oct 2025 at Witkoff Group address 4400 Biscayne Blvd Suite 900 Miami
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Zachary Witkoff donated $225K+ to Republicans (2020-2024), employed as VP Development at Witkoff Group then 'Family Office' at Witkoff Capital; donated to pro-crypto Senate candidates
FEC records show Zachary D. Witkoff donating $225,700 total: Trump Victory $100K (Oct 2020), RNC $35.5K, Vance Victory $16.5K (2023-2024), Republicans for a Pro-Crypto Senate Majority $13.2K (Sep 2024), JD Vance for Senate $9.4K, Colorado/Arizona Republican parties $20K. Employer listed as 'THE WITKOFF GROUP' with occupation 'VICE PRESIDENT DEVELOPMENT' for 2020-2023 donations, shifting to 'WITKOFF CAPITAL' with 'FAMILY OFFICE' for 2024 donations. Misspelling 'WHTIKOFF GROUP' appears on Sep 2024 filings. The pro-crypto Senate donation is particularly notable given his WLFI CEO role.
Zachary Witkoff is Chairman of ALT5 Sigma Corp board (CIK 0000862861, ticker ALTS), with SEC Form 3 ownership filing dated Nov 13, 2025
ALT5 Sigma Corp DEF 14A proxy statement filed Feb 3 2026 proposes electing Zachary Witkoff to the board alongside Tony Isaac, Zak Folkman (WLFI co-founder), Nael Hajjar, John Bitar, Dr. Adel ElMessiry, and Tim Stanley. The company is based at 8548 Rozita Lee Avenue Suite 305 Las Vegas NV 89113. Zach Witkoff filed a Form 3 (initial statement of beneficial ownership) on Nov 13 2025. World Liberty Financial Inc also filed a Form 3 for ALT5 on the same date, establishing the WLFI-ALT5 connection. ALT5 has filed numerous 8-Ks throughout late 2025 and early 2026 indicating significant corporate activity.
FEC filings show Zach Witkoff's employer shifted from 'The Witkoff Group' (VP Development) to 'Witkoff Capital' (Family Office) in 2024, indicating family office formalization
FEC contribution records show a transition in Zach Witkoff's listed employer: through Sep 2023 he listed 'THE WITKOFF GROUP' with occupation 'VICE PRESIDENT DEVELOPMENT'. By Apr 2024 he listed 'WITKOFF CAPITAL' with occupation 'FAMILY OFFICE'. This transition coincides with the period when WLFI was being established and Zach was being positioned as CEO. The 'Witkoff Capital' family office may be the vehicle managing the family's crypto/WLFI interests separately from the traditional real estate business. By Sep 2024, his employer reverted to 'WHTIKOFF GROUP' (misspelling) for pro-crypto Senate donations.
World Liberty Financial CEO: Trump family gets 75% of net proceeds; $1B+ in profits by Dec 2025
Zachary Witkoff is CEO of World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi protocol co-founded with Zachary Folkman, Chase Herro, Alex Witkoff, and Trump family members. The Trump family receives 75% of net proceeds from WLFI token sales and a cut of stablecoin profits. By December 2025, the Trumps had profited $1 billion on proceeds while holding $3 billion in unsold tokens. WLFI launched USD1 stablecoin (March 2025) backed by US treasuries. EDGAR search for 'Zachary Witkoff' returned 12 results, primarily DEF 14A filings for ALT5 Sigma Corp (ALTS, CIK 0000862861) — a Las Vegas-based financial services company where Witkoff appears to hold a board/officer role.
FEC: $100K Trump Victory (2020), $13.2K Republicans for Pro-Crypto Senate Majority (2024), $16.5K JD Vance
FEC records show Zachary Witkoff (employers: THE WITKOFF GROUP, WITKOFF CAPITAL, WHTIKOFF GROUP [sic]; occupation: REAL ESTATE; address: 4700 Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach FL 33140) has donated consistently to Republican/Trump-aligned causes. Key donations: $100,000 TRUMP VICTORY (2020-10-26), $35,500 RNC (2020-10-26), $13,200 REPUBLICANS FOR A PRO-CRYPTO SENATE MAJORITY (2024-09-30, with memo allocations to McCormick, Moreno, Sam Brown, Rogers), $16,500 total to JD Vance campaigns via VANCE VICTORY (2023-2024). Also donated $2,900 to Democrat KEN RUSSELL FOR FLORIDA (2021). Employer names suggest Witkoff Group and Witkoff Capital entities.
UAE-WLFI $2B deal via Binance/MGX while father Steve Witkoff serves as Middle East envoy — conflict of interest
In May 2025, Zachary Witkoff appeared alongside Eric Trump in Abu Dhabi to announce UAE state-backed fund MGX would invest $2 billion in Binance using WLFI's stablecoin tokens — while father Steve Witkoff serves as Trump's Special Envoy to the Middle East. Sen. Schiff led Democrats demanding answers on failure to divest WLF crypto assets. Steve Witkoff's financial disclosure shows he continues to retain WLF cryptocurrency assets ten months into serving. The NYT revealed Witkoff's involvement in a multibillion-dollar AI project between US and UAE coincided with WLF negotiating its own multibillion-dollar deal with an Emirati state venture firm. House Foreign Affairs Democrats demanded investigation into 'sketchy business dealings.'
ALT5 Sigma: Witkoff named Chairman, Eric Trump joins board; $1.5B offering for WLFI token treasury strategy
ALT5 Sigma Corporation (ALTS) appointed Zachary Witkoff as Chairman and Eric Trump to the board of directors in August 2025. ALT5 simultaneously announced a $1.5 billion registered direct offering and concurrent private placement to initiate a 'World Liberty Financial $WLFI Treasury Strategy.' Following the financing, ALT5 holds approximately 7.5% of total WLFI token supply. ALT5 is a fintech providing blockchain-powered tokenization, trading, clearing/settlement, payment, and digital asset safekeeping. Key platforms: ALT5 Pay (crypto payment gateway for merchants) and ALT5 Prime (OTC digital asset trading). The connection between ALT5, WLFI, and Trump family board members represents another layer of the Trump family crypto enterprise, with Witkoff at the intersection.
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Mahmoud Khalil v. President - deportation case references Zach Witkoff's envoy role (3d Cir., 2025)
Mahmoud Khalil v. President United States of America (25-2357, 3d Circuit, docket ID 70845691) is a habeas corpus case challenging deportation. The case appears in searches for 'Zachary Witkoff' and references Zach Witkoff's role as Special Envoy to the Middle East in the context of government actions involving Middle Eastern nationals. The case involves the Trump administration's use of diplomatic/envoy channels and their intersection with immigration enforcement.
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Zach Witkoff is manager of two new FL LLCs formed 2025: Fortivis LLC (L25000461213) and Andie DC LLC (L25000093601), both at Witkoff Miami office
Two previously undocumented FL LLCs with Zach Witkoff as manager, both at 4400 Biscayne Blvd Suite 900 Miami FL. Fortivis LLC (L25000461213) and Andie DC LLC (L25000093601). The name 'Fortivis' does not appear in other public records. Charles DC LLC (L25000093610) is the companion entity with Alex Witkoff as manager. The 'DC' in the entity names could reference Washington DC, Dubai, or personal names. These entities were formed in 2025 during the same period as WLFI's rapid expansion and Zach's appointment as ALT5 Chairman.
EDGAR: Zachary Witkoff serves as officer/director at ALT5 Sigma Corp (ALTS) — crypto/fintech firm
EDGAR search for 'Zachary Witkoff' returned 12 results, primarily DEF 14A proxy filings for ALT5 Sigma Corp (ALTS, CIK 0000862861), a Las Vegas NV-based company (SIC 6221: Commodity Contracts Dealers/Brokers, changed to 2834 in 2025). Multiple proxy filings from 2025-2026 indicate Witkoff holds a board or officer position at ALT5 Sigma. ALT5 Sigma is a digital asset payment processing company — the SIC code change suggests a business pivot. This represents an additional crypto/fintech entity role beyond World Liberty Financial.
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Zach Witkoff FEC filings show employer as World Liberty Financial CEO in 2025
FEC donor records show Zachary Witkoff listed employer as WORLD LIBERTY FINANCIAL with occupation CEO in August 2025 donations to Morris for Senate (7000 total). Earlier filings (2023-2024) list employer as THE WITKOFF GROUP (VP Development) and WITKOFF CAPITAL (Family Office). Total Zach Witkoff political donations: approximately 312,900 across both ZACH and ZACHARY name variants. Major recipients include Trump Victory (100K in 2020), Republicans for a Pro-Crypto Senate Majority (13.2K in 2024), JD Vance campaigns (multiple), and Colorado/Arizona Republican parties.
Witkoff Capital listed as Zach Witkoff family office - no corporate registration found
FEC records from 2021-2024 list Zach Witkoff employer as WITKOFF CAPITAL with occupation FAMILY OFFICE. Searched NY DOS, FL SunBiz, NJ Division of Revenue, WY SOS, TX Comptroller, NV SOS, PR SURI, USVI - no registration found under that name. This unregistered or very privately registered entity served as the Witkoff family investment vehicle before Zach transitioned to World Liberty Financial. FEC records show his employer shifting: Witkoff Group (VP Development, 2020-2023) -> Witkoff Capital (Family Office, 2021-2024) -> World Liberty Financial (CEO, 2025).
Zach Witkoff donated to pro-crypto Senate candidates in coordinated 2024 batch
On Sep 30, 2024, Zachary Witkoff made a coordinated batch of donations totaling 26,400: Republicans for a Pro-Crypto Senate Majority (13,200), plus 3,300 each to Rogers for Senate, Sam Brown for Nevada, Friends of Dave McCormick, and Bernie Moreno for Senate. Employer listed as WHTIKOFF GROUP (sic - typo in filings). These were explicitly crypto-aligned Senate candidates. This spending pattern predates the WLFI launch and shows the Witkoff family was actively investing in crypto-friendly political infrastructure before the Trump crypto venture was publicly known.
FORTIVIS LLC and ANDIE DC LLC: new Zach Witkoff entities formed 2025 post-appointment
Two new FL LLCs managed by Zach Witkoff were formed in 2025 after Steve Witkoff's appointment as Middle East envoy: (1) ANDIE DC LLC (FL L25000093601, formed Mar 5 2025) at 4400 Biscayne Blvd Suite 900 Miami. DC may refer to Washington DC, suggesting real estate development in the capital. (2) FORTIVIS LLC (FL L25000461213, formed Oct 9 2025) same address. Purpose unknown for both entities. The formation of new business entities by the Special Envoy's son, from the same office as ongoing diplomatic/business activities, raises questions about the separation of government and business interests.
Born May 21, 1993. WLFI co-founder alongside Chase Herro and Zak Folkman. Trump Special Envoy to Middle East. Wedding at Mar-a-Lago 2022. OpenSanctions flags as role.rca. Congressional inquiries from CCP Committee and Senate HSGAC.
Zachary Witkoff, born May 21, 1993. Son of Steve Witkoff. Co-founded World Liberty Financial with Chase Herro and Zak Folkman. Manages daily operations as one of top three managers. Appointed Trump Special Envoy to Middle East. Had 2022 wedding at Mar-a-Lago where Trump danced until 4am. OpenSanctions flags with role.rca (Relative or Close Associate of PEP). Wikidata Q134277714. Received Congressional letters from House Select Committee on CCP (Feb 4, 2026 regarding WLFI) and Senate HSGAC (Sen. Blumenthal May 6, 2025). Announced 2B MGX-Binance deal using WLFI tokens alongside Eric Trump.
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