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DeFi Technologies Inc. reports developments in financial technology for digital assets, with a business model that connects traditional capital markets and decentralized finance. News commonly covers Valour, its exchange-traded product platform for regulated access to digital assets, including new ETP listings, index and benchmark products such as the DEFT Valour Investment Opportunity Index, and commercial expansion in European and other international markets.
Company updates also address institutional partnerships, digital-asset research through Reflexivity Research, prime brokerage activity through Stillman Digital, quantitative and trading initiatives, financial results, capital-structure actions, governance matters and Nasdaq listing-compliance communications.
DeFi Technologies Inc. announces the appointment of John Sjöberg as Chief Information Officer (CIO) of its subsidiary, Valour Inc.. With 16 years of experience at the Swedish stock exchange, NGM, Mr. Sjöberg will drive Valour's growth and product expansion internationally. Valour issues low-fee digital asset exchange traded products, enhancing retail investor access to cryptocurrencies. CEO Tommy Fransson highlights Mr. Sjöberg's expertise in IT infrastructure as a key asset for Valour’s development. This strategic move positions Valour to capitalize on the growing digital asset market.
DeFi Technologies announced a collaboration with SEBA Bank AG to launch investment solutions in crypto assets. The first product will be an asset-backed product targeting the European market. This initiative builds on their previously established partnership and combines the regulated banking services of SEBA with the innovation of DeFi's subsidiary, Valour. The collaboration aims to enhance access for institutional and retail clients to digital assets, responding to the growing demand in the market.
DeFi Technologies Inc. (OTC: DEFTF) announced the launch of two new ETPs: Valour Terra (LUNA) SEK and Valour Avalanche (AVAX) SEK, which began trading on the Nordic Growth Market on February 28, 2022. These ETPs enable easy access for retail and institutional investors to the LUNA and AVAX tokens. Valour's offerings include fully hedged digital asset ETPs with low to zero management fees, expanding their product range into the growing decentralized finance sector. The company aims to bridge traditional capital markets and decentralized finance effectively.
DeFi Technologies Inc. (OTC: DEFTF) has announced a strategic partnership with RockX to enhance their Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) by integrating staking yield through financial products. RockX, which boasts over $400 million in assets staked, generates an annual yield of $40 million. The collaboration aims to develop innovative asset-backed ETPs and provide institutional staking and custodian services. This partnership positions DeFi Technologies as a leading player in the Web 3.0 space, offering diversified opportunities in decentralized finance.
DeFi Technologies' subsidiary, Valour Inc., has gained approval from the Nordic Growth Market for two new exchange-traded products (ETPs): Valour Terra (LUNA) SEK and Valour Avalanche (AVAX) SEK. These ETPs provide retail and institutional investors with easy access to the LUNA and AVAX tokens via their banks or brokers. Valour aims to enhance its position in Europe’s digital asset market, following earlier successes with other cryptocurrency ETPs. The Valour Terra and Avalanche ETPs will be available on more exchanges soon, with specific listing dates to be announced.
On February 14, 2022, DeFi Technologies announced the launch of two new exchange-traded products (ETPs): Valour Polkadot (DOT) EUR and Valour Cardano (ADA) EUR, now trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. These ETPs allow both retail and institutional investors to easily invest in DOT and ADA tokens via their banks or brokers. The initiative aims to expand DeFi's presence in the German market, building on existing Scandinavian interest. DOT's market cap is reported at USD$21.65 billion, while ADA is at USD$40.18 billion as of February 10, 2022.
DeFi Technologies Inc. (OTC: DEFTF) announced that its subsidiary Valour Inc. has applied for membership with Switzerland's Financial Services Standards Association (VQF). This application is aimed at ensuring compliance with Swiss anti-money laundering laws and will allow DeFi Europe AG, the Swiss entity of Valour, to offer its exchange-traded products (ETPs) directly to institutions. If approved, DeFi Europe will operate as a compliant broker for digital assets, enhancing transparency and investor utility, as stated by CEO Tommy Fransson.
DeFi Technologies Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Valour Inc., received approval to trade the Valour Solana ETP on the Boerse Frankfurt Zertifikate AG starting February 2, 2022. This exchange-traded product allows investors to gain exposure to the Solana cryptocurrency efficiently through their bank or broker. Solana is recognized as one of the fastest-growing blockchain ecosystems, ranking among the top 10 cryptocurrencies with a market cap of $30.94 billion as of January 31, 2022. The move is part of DeFi Technologies' strategy to enhance investor access to decentralized finance.
DeFi Technologies will be included in the CoinShares Blockchain Global Equity Index on February 8, 2022. This index, managed by Solactive AG, tracks global companies in the blockchain ecosystem like Galaxy Digital and Microstrategy. It aims to provide exposure to companies involved in blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies. DeFi Technologies focuses on bridging traditional markets with decentralized finance to enhance investor access to innovative financial solutions.
DeFi Technologies has successfully closed a CHF 25 million investment in SEBA Bank, enhancing its foothold in decentralized finance and Web 3.0. This financing round raised CHF 110 million, attracting notable investors, including Alameda Research. The partnership allows DeFi Technologies to provide enhanced staking services and liquidity, while SEBA Bank offers custody services. SEBA Bank, licensed by FINMA, operates in 25 markets globally, with plans for further international expansion.