EXHIBIT 99.1

DeFi Technologies to host Webinar on DEFT Valour
Investment Opportunity Index
TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2026 /CNW/ - DeFi Technologies Inc.
(the "Company" or "DeFi Technologies") (Nasdaq: DEFT) (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B),
a financial technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance ("DeFi"),
today announced it will host a webinar, DEFT Valour Investment Opportunity Index, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET,
focused on the launch of the DEFT Valour Investment Opportunity (DVIO) Index, an institutional-grade benchmark designed
to show how regulated capital is allocated across the digital asset market.
During the webinar, Andrew Forson, President of DeFi
and Chief Growth Officer at Valour, will share updates on the DVIO Index launch and discuss the index's insights, implications for regulated
investor flows, and how it informs future products and market analytics.
To register for the webinar, visit here.
About DeFi Technologies
DeFi Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: DEFT) (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) is a financial technology company bridging the gap
between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance ("DeFi"). As the first Nasdaq-listed digital asset manager
of its kind, DeFi Technologies offers equity investors diversified exposure to the broader decentralized economy through its integrated
and scalable business model. This includes Valour, which offers access to over one hundred of the world's most innovative digital assets
via regulated ETPs; Stillman Digital, a digital asset prime brokerage focused on institutional-grade execution and custody; Reflexivity
Research, which provides leading research into the digital asset space; Neuronomics, which develops quantitative trading strategies and
infrastructure; and DeFi Alpha, the company's internal arbitrage and trading business line. With deep expertise across capital markets
and emerging technologies, DeFi Technologies is building the institutional gateway to the future of finance. Follow DeFi Technologies
on LinkedIn and X/Twitter, and for more details, visit https://defi.tech/
DeFi Technologies Subsidiaries
About Valour
Valour Inc. and Valour Digital Securities Limited (together, "Valour") issues exchange traded products ("ETPs")
that enable retail and institutional investors to access digital assets in a simple and secure way via their traditional bank account.
Valour is part of the asset management business line of DeFi Technologies. For more information about Valour, to subscribe, or to receive
updates, visit valour.com.
About Reflexivity Research
Reflexivity Research LLC is a leading research firm specializing in the creation of high-quality, in-depth research reports for the
bitcoin and digital asset industry, empowering investors with valuable insights. For more information please visit https://www.reflexivityresearch.com/
About Stillman Digital
Stillman Digital is a leading digital asset liquidity provider that offers limitless liquidity solutions for businesses, focusing
on industry-leading trade execution, settlement, and technology. For more information, please visit https://www.stillmandigital.com
Cautionary note regarding forward-looking information:
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation.
Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to DEFT Valour Investment Opportunity (DVIO) Index; investor confidence in Valour's
ETPs; investor interest and confidence in digital assets; the regulatory environment with respect to the growth and adoption of decentralized
finance; the pursuit by the Company and its subsidiaries of business opportunities; and the merits or potential returns of any such opportunities.
Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results,
level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company, as the case may be, to be materially different from those expressed or
implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but is not limited the acceptance of
Valour ETPs by exchanges; growth and development of decentralised finance and cryptocurrency sector; rules and regulations with respect
to decentralised finance and cryptocurrency; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Although the
Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking
information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance
that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in
such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to
update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
THE CBOE CANADA EXCHANGE DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY
FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE
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For further information: For further information, please contact:
Johan Wattenström, Chief Executive Officer, ir@defi.tech, (323) 537-7681; Investor Contact: Greg McNiff, ir@defi.tech
CO: DeFi Technologies Inc.
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