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Hyperion DeFi, Inc. (NASDAQ: HYPD) generates news at the intersection of decentralized finance, digital asset treasury management, and ophthalmic technology. Company press releases and SEC-referenced announcements highlight its role as the first U.S. publicly listed company building a long-term strategic treasury of HYPE, the native token of the Hyperliquid blockchain, while continuing development of its Optejet User Filled Device for topical ophthalmic liquids.
News coverage for HYPD frequently centers on its DeFi initiatives on Hyperliquid. This includes updates on HYPE accumulation, staking activity, and validator operations through the co-branded Kinetiq × Hyperion validator, as well as the launch and expansion of its HYPE Asset Use Service (HAUS) platform. Announcements have detailed HAUS agreements with partners such as Credo and Felix, where Hyperion DeFi allocates HYPE to reduce trading fees or enable HIP-3 powered perpetual futures markets in exchange for shared revenues and staking rewards.
Investors following HYPD news also see regular disclosures on ecosystem partnerships and token-related events. Examples include participation in Kinetiq’s token generation event and KNTQ airdrop, collaboration with Native Markets to support the USDH stablecoin on Hyperliquid, and additional HYPE purchases to expand the company’s digital asset treasury. Financial result releases, such as quarterly earnings, describe how these activities contribute to revenue, adjusted revenue, and net income, alongside commentary on operating cash flow and guidance.
Leadership and governance developments form another important news theme. Recent items have covered the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, the hiring of a Chief Financial Officer with capital markets experience, board changes, and the use of at-the-market equity programs and sales agreements to fund the company’s strategy. For readers tracking both DeFi innovation and a continuing ophthalmic device program, the HYPD news feed offers an ongoing view into Hyperion DeFi’s evolving business model and capital markets activity.
Hyperion DeFi (NASDAQ: HYPD) issued a letter from CEO Hyunsu Jung outlining the company’s 2025 transformation and 2026 focus on the Hyperliquid ecosystem. Key actions in 2025 include a $50 million PIPE, launching the Kinetiq x Hyperion validator and HiHYPE liquid staking token, a HAUS trading agreement with Credo, appointment of CFO David Knox, a Felix partnership allocating 500,000 HYPE for a HIP-3 exchange, a 300,000 HYPE allocation with Native Markets, and record Q3 2025 net income of $6.6 million. The letter highlights Hyperliquid protocol dynamics, token burns removing ~13% of supply in 2025, and strategic priorities for token deployment and revenue diversification in 2026.
Hyperion DeFi (NASDAQ: HYPD) appointed Hyunsu Jung as Chief Executive Officer effective January 5, 2026, promoting him from Chief Investment Officer (joined June 2025) to lead 2026 strategic priorities. The company also named Robert Rubenstein as General Counsel effective January 12, 2026, and previously appointed David Knox, CFA as Chief Financial Officer on September 29, 2025. Management changes emphasize a focus on on-chain business lines, institutional relationships, operational discipline, and monetizing growth in the Hyperliquid ecosystem.
Hyperion DeFi (NASDAQ: HYPD) reported multiple DeFi treasury and partnership updates on December 4, 2025: receipt of 1,918,478.78 KNTQ from a Kinetiq token generation event, a recorded KNTQ price of $0.145 on Hyperliquid as of 12:00 AM UTC December 3, 2025, and the right to stake 28,888 HYPE in Markets by Kinetiq (deployment expected December 8) to earn 10% proportional fee revenue. The company allotted 300,000 HYPE to Native Markets to promote USDH adoption and purchased 150,000 HYPE, bringing total holdings to 1,862,195 HYPE. Management reiterated Q4 adjusted revenue growth guidance of 31%–43% QoQ and expects positive operating cash flow in 2026.
Hyperion DeFi (NASDAQ: HYPD) reported Q3 2025 results with a record net income of $6.6 million and adjusted EBITDA of $7.95 million. Q3 revenue was $302,506 with adjusted revenue $361,277. Net asset value totaled $74.5 million, cash and equivalents were $8.2 million, and debt was $7.7 million as of September 30, 2025.
The company reported HYPE digital assets $38.0M market value and gross HYPE holdings $77.8M. Tokens staked at the Kinetiq x Hyperion validator rose from 8.25M (9/30) to 13.21M (10/31). Q4'25 adjusted revenue guidance is $475k–$515k (31%–43% QoQ); operating cash flow is expected to turn positive in 2026.
Hyperion DeFi (NASDAQ: HYPD) will host its Q3 2025 earnings conference call and webcast on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET covering the quarter ended September 30, 2025. A press release with results will be issued prior to the call the same day. Participants may submit questions in advance to IR@hyperiondefi.com.
Access: webcast via https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1740017&tp_key=ffd201b3b3, dial-in 1-877-407-9039 or 1-201-689-8470, Access ID 13756742. Call me™ link available 15 minutes before start. A replay will be available through Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 11:59 (dial-in 1-844-512-2921 or 1-412-317-6671; Access ID 13756742).
Hyperion DeFi (NASDAQ: HYPD) announced a strategic partnership with HyperEVM protocol Felix on Oct 29, 2025 under a HYPE Asset Use Service (HAUS) agreement.
Hyperion will provide the use of 500,000 HYPE to Felix to support a custom on-chain perpetual futures market built on Hyperliquid's HIP-3 framework. Approved users will trade Felix-deployed HIP-3 markets and trading fees will be distributed among Hyperliquid, Felix and Hyperion DeFi, creating potential new revenue for Hyperion’s staked HYPE.
Felix reached $1 billion TVL in Sept 2025 and plans to integrate this infrastructure into Felix Exchange.
Hyperion DeFi (NASDAQ: HYPD) has appointed David Knox, CFA, as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Knox joins from PayPal, where he served as Head of Capital Markets and Head of Finance for Global Credit and Financial Services. The appointment strengthens the company's governance and DeFi strategy.
Knox brings extensive experience in scaling capital markets and financial services, having held key positions at PayPal, Cantor Fitzgerald, SoFi, and other financial institutions. As part of his appointment, Knox received an Inducement Grant of 100,000 restricted stock units, vesting over 12 months in two equal installments.
The strategic hire aims to position Hyperion DeFi as a bridge between traditional Wall Street and decentralized finance, focusing on institutional finance migration to the Hyperliquid ecosystem.
Hyperion DeFi (NASDAQ: HYPD) has expanded its HYPE token holdings by acquiring 176,422 additional tokens, bringing its total holdings to 1,712,195 HYPE. The company purchased the tokens at an average price of $38.25 per token.
The expansion aligns with upcoming mainnet upgrade requirements, where a minimum stake of 200,000 HYPE will be needed to qualify as an eligible quote asset on HyperCore. This marks Hyperion DeFi's fourth HYPE allocation, with plans to deploy the holdings for revenue-generating opportunities on both HyperCore and HyperEVM platforms.
Hyperion DeFi (NASDAQ: HYPD) has announced its first HYPE Asset Use Service (HAUS) agreement with proprietary trading firm Credo Cayman. The groundbreaking partnership involves Hyperion DeFi providing 100,000 staked HYPE tokens to Credo, enabling the firm to reduce transaction fees when trading on Hyperliquid.
The agreement establishes a revenue-sharing model between both companies based on the net fee savings generated. This partnership marks a strategic move for Hyperion DeFi as it seeks to generate additional yield from its staked HYPE tokens and expand financial activity on the Hyperliquid platform.
Hyperion DeFi (NASDAQ: HYPD) announced significant leadership changes as part of its strategic initiative to strengthen governance and accelerate its decentralized finance strategy. CEO Michael Rowe has resigned, with CIO Hyunsu Jung stepping in as Interim CEO. The company is set to announce a new CFO with extensive capital markets experience later this month.
The company has also appointed Happy Walters, Founder and CEO of Blue Horizon Capital, to its Board of Directors. Walters brings over 25 years of experience in quantum computing, blockchain, telehealth, and other sectors. Additionally, Max Fiege will continue as strategic advisor, focusing on validator operations and institutional liquid staking initiatives.