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 subsidiary Valour reported C$1.18 billion (US$819 million) in assets under management as of December 31, 2024, showing an 11% monthly decline due to digital asset price decreases. However, the company achieved record monthly net inflows of C$56 million in December, driven by ETPs like SUI, DOGE, and APT.
The company launched 20 new digital asset ETPs on the Spotlight Stock Market, expanding its portfolio to over 60 ETPs across European exchanges. Valour ended 2024 with a 133% year-over-year AUM growth. The company maintained a strong financial position with C$22 million in cash and USDT, a diverse digital asset portfolio valued at C$58.9 million, and appointed Paul Bozoki as new CFO.
DeFi Technologies (CBOE CA: DEFI, OTC: DEFTF) announces that Valour Digital Securities has listed the 1Valour Hedera Physical Staking ETP on Euronext Amsterdam. This marks the first physically backed Hedera product under VDSL's base prospectus, expanding access to HBAR for European investors.
The ETP (ISIN: GB00BRC6JM96) is launched in collaboration with The Hashgraph Group (THG), which provided USD 5m in seed funding. Hedera, ranked among the top 20 cryptocurrencies with an $11.3B market cap, is governed by major corporations including Google, IBM, Boeing, and Deutsche Telekom. The network is notable for its energy-efficient Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism.
DeFi Technologies subsidiary Valour has launched 20 new digital asset ETPs on the Spotlight Stock Market, marking its largest single-day ETP launch. This expansion brings Valour's total portfolio to over 60 ETPs listed across European exchanges.
The new ETPs provide regulated exposure to various blockchain technologies, including Sei, Worldcoin, Aptos, ASI, Render, Aerodrome Finance, Arweave, Injective, Aave, Pendle, Fantom, Kaspa, Pyth Network, Jupiter, Lido DAO, Wormhole, THORChain, Akash Network, Starknet, and Metis.
Valour aims to expand its offerings to 100 ETPs by the end of 2025, reinforcing its position in democratizing access to digital assets through traditional exchanges.
DeFi Technologies subsidiary Valour has launched 20 new digital asset ETPs on the Spotlight Stock Market, marking its largest single-day ETP launch. This expansion brings Valour's total portfolio to over 60 ETPs listed across European exchanges, with several representing world premieres in their categories.
The new ETPs provide regulated exposure to various blockchain technologies, including Sei, Worldcoin, Aptos, ASI, Render, Aerodrome Finance, Arweave, Injective, Aave, Pendle, Fantom, Kaspa, Pyth Network, Jupiter, Lido DAO, Wormhole, THORChain, Akash Network, Starknet, and Metis.
Valour aims to expand its product offerings to 100 ETPs by the end of 2025, reinforcing its position in democratizing access to digital assets through traditional exchanges.
DeFi Technologies (DEFTF) has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire a 10% stake in Neuronomics AG, a Swiss asset management firm specializing in AI-driven quantitative trading strategies. This strategic investment expands DeFi Technologies' presence in asset management and complements their DeFi Alpha trading desk.
Neuronomics, licensed by FINMA, combines artificial intelligence and computational neuroscience in finance. Their AI-powered strategy has shown annual returns of 80% with reduced volatility compared to passive market exposure. The firm's approach focuses on identifying market inefficiencies and emotional trading patterns, particularly in cryptocurrency markets.
DeFi Technologies reports significant growth through its subsidiary Valour as of November 30, 2024. Valour achieved record Assets Under Management (AUM) of C$1.3 billion, marking a 57% month-over-month increase and 155% year-to-date growth. The company recorded record monthly net inflows of C$20.9 million in November. The company's financial position shows C$17 million in cash/USDT balance, C$8.3 million in loans payable, and a digital asset treasury valued at C$67.8 million. Key products driving inflows include SUI, DOGE, and TAO ETPs, with SOL and BTC ETPs leading in AUM. Strategic developments include launching the first Dogecoin ETP in Nordics and expanding into APAC markets.
DeFi Technologies announces that Russell Starr, Head of Capital Markets, will appear as a guest on Stocktwits Daily Rip Live on December 3, 2024, at 9:00 AM EST. The show, hosted by Shay Boloor and Jordan Lee, provides market updates, trading insights, and analysis of financial trends to Stocktwits' community. The live show will be accessible through Stocktwits' website, X (formerly Twitter) account, and YouTube channel.
DeFi Technologies' subsidiary Valour Inc. has launched the first Dogecoin (DOGE) ETP in the Nordics on Sweden's Spotlight Stock Market. The Valour Dogecoin (DOGE) SEK ETP (ISIN: CH1108679320) offers investors exposure to DOGE, currently the 7th largest digital asset with a market cap of approximately $59.5 billion. The ETP features a 1.9% management fee and provides a regulated investment vehicle without the complexities of direct cryptocurrency ownership.
Dogecoin, launched in 2013 as a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency, uses the Scrypt algorithm for fast, low-cost transactions. Despite its origins as a Bitcoin parody, it has evolved into a widely recognized digital currency used for tipping, charitable donations, and merchant payments.
DeFi Technologies' subsidiary Valour Inc. has launched the first Dogecoin (DOGE) ETP in the Nordics on Sweden's Spotlight Stock Market. The Valour Dogecoin (DOGE) SEK ETP (ISIN:CH1108679320) offers investors exposure to DOGE, currently the 7th largest digital asset with a market cap of approximately $59.5 billion. The ETP features a 1.9% management fee and provides a simplified way to invest in Dogecoin without direct cryptocurrency ownership.
Dogecoin, launched in 2013 as a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency, uses the Scrypt algorithm for fast, low-cost transactions and has gained significant traction following the U.S. presidential election.
DeFi Technologies' subsidiary Valour has signed an MOU with AsiaNext and SovFi to expand its ETP offerings in Singapore and across APAC. The partnership aims to list Valour's digital asset ETPs on AsiaNext's Singapore-licensed securities exchange, enhancing institutional access. Valour plans to launch 20 new ETPs in addition to its existing 28 offerings, focusing on products like Bitcoin staking and crypto index-based ETPs. AsiaNext, a joint venture between SBI Digital Asset Holdings and SIX Group, will provide infrastructure while SovFi will contribute liquidity expertise. The collaboration targets the growing demand for regulated digital asset investments in Singapore, where crypto merchant transactions reached nearly $1 billion in Q2 2024.