DeFi Development Corp. said directors Adam Townsend and Thomas Perfumo resigned from its Board of Directors effective immediately on October 21, 2026. The company thanked both for their service and contributions and stated that neither resignation resulted from disagreements concerning its operations, policies or practices.
DeFi Development Corp. Chief Financial Officer Fei Han had 2,803 common shares withheld for taxes due in connection with restricted stock unit vesting on October 17, 2026, at a reported $3.77 per share. His reported direct common-stock holdings afterward were 352,026 shares.
Fei Han's reported indirect positions through Defi Dev LLC are 468,517 common shares and 1,000 Series A Preferred Stock shares. Han is an LLC member; Parker White serves as manager and votes the securities.
DeFi Development Corp. reported that its SOL and SOL equivalents increased by approximately 3,983 from October 12 through October 16, 2026. Holdings were 2,586,282 on October 9 and 2,590,266 on October 16.
The company announced that the annual dividend rate on its Variable Rate Series C Perpetual Preferred Stock will rise from 13.00% to 14.00%, effective November 2, 2026. At the $10.00 stated amount, the new rate represents annualized dividends of $1.40 per share; dividends are cumulative and payable each business day when, as and if declared by the board. Solana’s Alpenglow upgrade was scheduled for October 21, with targeted transaction finality of approximately 150 milliseconds, compared with roughly 12.8 seconds.
DeFi Development Corp. announced an increase in the annual dividend rate on its Variable Rate Series C Perpetual Preferred Stock (CHAD) from 13.00% to 14.00%. The 8-K says the increase applies to periods beginning on or after November 1, 2026; the accompanying release describes the effective date as November 2, 2026.
The company declared daily cash dividends of $0.00614 per share for each business day from November 1 through November 30, 2026, across 19 business days, totaling $184,469 for the full monthly period. At CHAD’s $10.00 stated amount, the release gives annual dividends of $1.40 per share at the new rate, compared with $1.30 at the prior rate. Dividends are cumulative and payable each business day when, as and if declared.
DeFi Development Corp. (CHAD) reported that its SOL and SOL equivalents increased by 22,070 during October 5–9, 2026, reaching 2,586,282 as of October 9. The company’s table shows 2,564,212 as of October 2 and a 1% change through October 9. Its press release said holdings had grown approximately 12% since its August 12 Q2 earnings report.
The company said its recently established $300 million at-the-market offering program provides an additional source of growth capital. It expects to deploy treasury SOL through staking, validator and onchain treasury infrastructure, subject to market conditions and risk management considerations. Its CHAD variable-rate perpetual preferred stock reached new all-time trading highs and gained during the week ended October 9. CHAD carries a 13% annual dividend rate on its $10 stated amount, equivalent to $1.30 per share annually at the current rate; payments continue each business day when declared.
DeFi Development Corp. (CHAD) ownership records show SolSync Solutions Partnership distributed securities to its two partners in kind as it dissolved. Parker White, a 10% owner, directly acquired 333,841 common shares and warrants covering 33,384 common shares; the partnership reported corresponding dispositions. The distribution liquidated partnership interests for no consideration. SolSync holds no issuer securities and is being wound up. Afterward, Parker White’s direct common position was 613,785 shares, and his reported warrant position was 253,781 shares.
DeFi Development Corp. (CHAD) reported a securities distribution involving SolSync Solutions Partnership and DeFi International Holding, LLC. On October 7, 2026, SolSync dissolved and distributed securities in kind to its two partners for no consideration. DeFi International Holding, LLC received 271,043 common shares and 27,104 warrants, the same amounts reported as its resulting holdings. CEO and Chairman Joseph Mario Onorati is a manager of the receiving LLC and may be deemed to beneficially own securities it holds.
DeFi Development Corp. reported adding approximately 26,203 SOL from September 28 through October 2, bringing treasury holdings to approximately 2,564,212 SOL and SOL equivalents, valued at $302 million. The company reported 2,538,010 SOL and SOL equivalents on September 25 and 2,564,212 on October 2, a stated 1% change; holdings had grown approximately 11% since August 12.
Preliminary estimates for September 30, compared with August 12, indicate double-digit SOL-per-share growth, more than 100% NAV-per-share growth, double-digit growth in SOL and SOL equivalents, more than 100% growth in cash and cash equivalents, and a reduction in notional SOL-denominated borrowings. The estimates remain subject to finalization and may differ from final results.
CHAD paid its first dividend on October 1. Its current annual dividend rate is 13% on a $10 stated amount, equivalent to $1.30 per share annually at the current rate; payments continue each business day when declared. The company recently established a $300 million CHAD ATM and expects to deploy treasury SOL through staking, validator and onchain treasury infrastructure, subject to market conditions and risk management considerations.
DeFi Development Corp. (symbol: CHAD) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC.
DeFi Development Corp. (symbol: CHAD) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC.