[6-K] Defi Technologies, Inc. Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

DeFi Technologies Inc. reports a major leadership change. Olivier Roussy Newton has resigned from his roles as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. The company’s co-founder, Johan Wattenström, has been appointed as his successor, taking over the top leadership position. This transition is detailed in a news release dated November 17, 2025, listed as Exhibit 99.1 in the report.

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Corporate governance analyst

DeFi Technologies reports a CEO and Chairman change, naming co-founder Johan Wattenström as successor.

DeFi Technologies Inc. discloses a leadership transition where Olivier Roussy Newton resigns as CEO and Chairman. The company appoints co-founder Johan Wattenström as the new leader, combining continuity of founding vision with a clear change at the top.

Leadership shifts at this level can influence strategy and corporate culture, but the disclosure focuses on roles and names without further context. The transition is formalized in a news release dated November 17, 2025, suggesting an identified and immediate successor rather than an extended vacancy.

Subsequent company communications and future filings will show how responsibilities are allocated under Wattenström’s leadership and whether any additional board or management changes accompany this move.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of November, 2025.

Commission File Number 001-41056

DEFI TECHNOLOGIES INC.

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

Suite 2400, 333 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5H 2T6 

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

☐ Form 20-F                  ☒ Form 40-F

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		New Release dated November 17, 2025 - DeFi Technologies Announces Leadership Transition: Olivier Roussy Newton Resigns as CEO and Chairman; Co-Founder Johan Wattenström Appointed as Successor

		DEFI TECHNOLOGIES INC.
		(Registrant)
Date: November 17, 2025	By	/s/ Kenny Choi
		Kenny Choi Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What leadership change did DeFi Technologies Inc. (DEFT) announce?

DeFi Technologies Inc. announced that Olivier Roussy Newton resigned as CEO and Chairman, and co-founder Johan Wattenström was appointed as his successor.

When was the DeFi Technologies (DEFT) leadership transition disclosed?

The leadership transition was disclosed in a news release dated November 17, 2025, which is included as Exhibit 99.1.

What document reports the DeFi Technologies (DEFT) CEO change?

The CEO and Chairman change at DeFi Technologies Inc. is reported in a Form 6-K filed as a report of a foreign private issuer.

Who signed the Form 6-K for DeFi Technologies Inc. (DEFT)?

The Form 6-K was signed by Kenny Choi, who is identified as the Corporate Secretary of DeFi Technologies Inc.

What is Exhibit 99.1 in DeFi Technologies’ (DEFT) Form 6-K?

Exhibit 99.1 is a news release titled "DeFi Technologies Announces Leadership Transition: Olivier Roussy Newton Resigns as CEO and Chairman; Co-Founder Johan Wattenström Appointed as Successor."