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Global News
5 days ago
- Sport
- Global News
Valour FC gets out of basement in front of record-breaking crowd
Valour FC gave some students plenty to cheer about in their inaugural school day match. The Winnipeg club scored three times in a game for the first time all season as they defeated Vancouver FC 3-1 in front of a record-breaking crowd Wednesday morning at Princess Auto Stadium. The announced attendance was 11,390, which shattered their old record by almost two-thousand fans as 9,699 attended their first-ever match back in 2019. Valour fell behind one-nil in the 17th minute, but they scored late in the half and then added two more markers in the second half for just their second league victory of the season. 'Emotionally the guys were hyped and they felt the energy,' said Valour FC general manager and head coach Phillip Dos Santos. 'You go down one-zero and sometimes the balloon can deflate and they didn't. Story continues below advertisement 'Very, very happy with, yes, the outcome, but again, I feel that the team has been growing, and for me that's the most important.' Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Kris Twardek, Kelsey Egwu, and Jordan Faria scored the goals for Valour, while Emrick Fotsing replied in the loss. The win leapfrogs Valour FC past Vancouver and into a tie for sixth place in the Canadian Premier League standings after not getting the desired result in a nil-nil draw on Sunday. 'Huge,' said Twardek. 'For morale, it's massive. We obviously have a little bit of a gap between games now, so it gives you real positive emotions to sit on for, I don't know, 10 days or so. 'Naturally it was a really, really quick turnaround. We felt we should have beat Pacific. We felt that we were pressing for a goal, so when today started we went in hungry, ready to get chances, and to score goals today.' Both teams played the second half with only 10 men after Gianfranco Facchineri and Kunle Dada-Luke were issued red cards after an altercation that ended with a shoving match late in the opening half. Valour FC forward Shaan Hundal was stopped on a penalty kick in the 51st minute. Valour is now unbeaten in their last five straight matches on the home pitch. They now have two wins, five losses, and two draws in their first nine league matches of the season. Story continues below advertisement They now get a 10-day break with their next match Sunday, June 15 on the road against Atletico Ottawa.
Winnipeg Free Press
6 days ago
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
‘The talent and the quality is there'
A lacklustre start to the year has Valour FC on pace to finish dead last in the Canadian Premier League for a third straight year. Through eight league matches, Winnipeg's professional soccer club is 1-5-2 for six points, but they do have an opportunity to climb out of the basement and into seventh place if they can pick up a win Wednesday morning against Vancouver FC (1-4-3) at Princess Auto Stadium. Despite the discouraging start, Valour defender Gianfranco Facchineri believes the group can turn things around. Daniel Crump / Free Press Files Winnipeg Valour midfielder Diogo Dias da Ressurreição (left) takes the ball from Wanderers midfielder Sean Rea. The Valour lost their home-opener in a heartbreaker in stoppage time to Halifax in April. 'Confidence is high in the locker room right now. Now it's a matter of putting everything in our process together and stringing some results together,' said Facchineri on Tuesday. 'Every game is incredibly important, but (Wednesday) is a game against a team where we're very clearly in a playoff push with… It's one on the calendar you look at and (we) would love to walk away with three points… I think we've had to iron out some buffs and I think we've done that now.' 'I believe now is a time where this team will pick itself up and give our fans something to be proud of.' It would help tremendously if Valour could find the back of the net. They've only scored six times in CPL play, whereas first-place Atlético Ottawa (5-1-3) has 24 goals in nine matches. Valour's last outing was a scoreless draw against visiting Pacific FC on Sunday. Forward Shaan Hundal and defender Kelsey Egwu lead the Winnipeg side with two goals apiece. 'We've had good chances and we've gotten to those last 30 yards. And sometimes you just have to make that right decision at the right time instead of taking those 30-yard shots,' said head coach and general manager Phillip Dos Santos. 'I think the talent and the quality is there. We just have to find a way and make sure it happens sooner than later.' Valour has shown flashes that they can play at a high level. There's no better example than May 20 when they earned a 2-2 draw against the Vancouver Whitecaps of the MLS in the Canadian Championship quarterfinal at home in what was arguably the club's most impressive result in their seven-year history. Valour will meet the Whitecaps again in the second leg at BC Place on July 9. Daniel Crump / Free Press Files Winnipeg Valour midfielder Kris Twardek (left) battles against Halifax attacker Wesely Timóteo. The Valour lost their home-opener in a heartbreaker in stoppage time to Halifax in April. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. 'As long as we're together, and unified in what we do and our gameplan, we're confident we can play against absolutely anyone,' said Facchineri. The top five teams at the end of the 28-game season will qualify for the CPL playoffs. Valour is still on the hunt for its first post-season berth. 'We know that the margins are very slim in this league,' said Dos Santos. 'Apart from Pacific, we still play everyone three times so things could change very fast and it's on us to make that happen.' Taylor AllenReporter Taylor Allen is a sports reporter for the Winnipeg Free Press. Taylor was the Vince Leah intern in the Free Press newsroom twice while earning his joint communications degree/diploma at the University of Winnipeg and Red River College Polytechnic. He signed on full-time in 2019 and mainly covers the Blue Bombers, curling, and basketball. Read more about Taylor. Every piece of reporting Taylor produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the Free Press's tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about Free Press's history and mandate, and learn how our newsroom operates. Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
Cision Canada
7 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
DeFi Technologies Provides Monthly Corporate Update: Valour Reports US$812 Million (C$1.1 Billion) in AUM, and Monthly Net Inflows of US$12.7 Million (C$17.5 Million) in May 2025, Among Other Key Developments
AUM & Continued Monthly Net Inflows: Valour reported assets under management (AUM) of US$812M (C$1.1B) as of May 30, 2025, reflecting a 13.5% increase month-over-month. Net inflows for May remained strong at US$12.7M (C$17.5M), bringing year-to-date inflows to US$71.4M (C$99.3M) —underscoring accelerating investor demand for Valour's ETPs. Strong Financial Position & Treasury Strategy: The company maintains a total cash, USDT, and treasury balance of US$70.9M (C$97.4M), comprising US$17.02M (C$23.4M) in cash and USDT, reflecting a 53.3% increase from the previous month, and US$53.9M (C$74M) in its digital asset treasury, a 60.4% increase from the previous month as of May 30, 2025. DeFi Alpha Trading Revenue: Since its Q2 2024 launch, DeFi Alpha has generated C$162.4 million (US$118.8 million) in revenue, including a C$30.3 million (US$22 million) one-time arbitrage trade in May 2025. This strategy has materially strengthened the Company's balance sheet, enabling debt elimination and supporting the growth of its digital asset treasury. TORONTO, June 3, 2025 /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"), is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Valour Inc., and Valour Digital Securities Limited (together, " Valour"), a leading issuer of exchange traded products (" ETPs") reports assets under management (" AUM") of US$812 million (C$1.1 billion) as of May 30, 2025. This reflects a 13.5% increase from the previous month, driven by rising digital asset prices and net inflows of US$12.7 million (C$17.5 million). Net Inflows and Investor Confidence In May, Valour recorded strong net inflows of US$12.7 million (C$17.5 million), continuing its trend of consistent monthly inflows regardless of market conditions. Year-to-date, total net inflows have reached US$71.4 million (C$99.3 million), highlighting accelerating investor demand for Valour's ETPs. This sustained momentum reflects growing investor confidence and reinforces the appeal of Valour's diverse product lineup. Key Products Driving Inflows A combination of established and newer ETP listings, including ETH, SUI and XRP, drove the exceptional performance. Key contributors include: These inflows highlight Valour's leadership in providing access to diverse digital assets. Valour's Top ETPs by AUM Valour monetizes its AUM primarily through staking and management fees. Valour retains staking yields as revenue, capturing value directly from the underlying digital assets held in its ETPs, in addition to management fees. In Q1 2025, Valour generated staking and lending income of US$10.0 million (C$14.0 million) and management fees of US$2.6 million (C$3.6 million), demonstrating the strength of its vertically integrated model and its ability to generate recurring, protocol-driven revenue from its growing AUM base. Valour's Global Expansion and Strategic Market Development Valour continues to expand its global footprint as a leader in regulated digital asset products. With over 65 ETPs currently listed across European and UK exchanges, the Company remains on track to reach 100 listed products by the end of 2025. Upcoming launches include leveraged and warrant-based structures, further broadening investor access. In parallel, Valour is strategically entering emerging markets across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and beyond, securing a first-mover advantage in jurisdictions with significant growth potential. This proactive expansion underscores Valour's long-term commitment to driving global adoption of regulated digital asset investment vehicles. Strong Financial Position As of May 30, 2025, the Company maintained a strong financial position: Cash and USDT Balance: Approximately US$17.02 million (C$23.4 million). Loans Payable: Approximately C$8.6 million (US$6 million), unchanged from the previous month, primarily attributed to the ongoing Genesis restructuring Digital Asset Treasury The Company maintained a diversified treasury portfolio. The portfolio's total value stood at approximately US$53.9 million (C$74 million). The Company may choose to rebalance or expand its treasury at any time using its available US$70.9 million (C$97.4 million) in cash, USDT, and other treasury holdings. During the period, the Company increased its positions in CORE, ADA, and ETH, and added SUI as a new treasury asset. DeFi Alpha Strategy The Company continues to assess and execute on arbitrage opportunities through its specialized trading desk, DeFi Alpha. Since its launch in Q2 2024, DeFi Alpha has generated a total of C$162.4 million (US$118.8 million) in revenue, including a one-time arbitrage trade announced on May 5, 2025, that delivered C$30.3 million (US$22 million). This strategy has significantly strengthened the Company's financial position, enabling debt repayment and supporting the ongoing expansion of its digital asset treasury. DeFi Technologies Reports a Return of C$30.3 Million (US$22 Million) From an Arbitrage Trade by DeFi Alpha DeFi Technologies reported a one-time return of approximately C$30.3 million (US$22 million) from an arbitrage trade executed by its specialized trading desk, DeFi Alpha. The return will be reflected in the Company's Q2 2025 financial statements, strengthening its overall liquidity position. This strategic execution underscores DeFi Alpha's ability to capitalize on market inefficiencies and reinforces DeFi Technologies' commitment to disciplined trading strategies that deliver shareholder value. DeFi Technologies announced a strategic joint venture and lead equity investment in Fire Labs, a stablecoin infrastructure provider backed by America First Technology (AFT), marking the Company's entry into the Real-World Asset (RWA) space. The initiative involves launching a fully regulated, USD-backed stablecoin issued by a U.S. chartered bank, with Kraken Embed serving as a key integration partner to facilitate institutional access. Fire Labs' overcollateralized model—backed by 105% reserves—and companion yield-bearing token are designed for compliant, institutional-grade deployment. DeFi Technologies will participate in revenue through fees, yield sharing, and ecosystem integration. The Company also completed a 19.5% minority investment in AFT, further solidifying its position in regulated digital finance infrastructure. DeFi Technologies reaffirmed its US$201.07 million (C$285.6 million) revenue guidance for fiscal 2025, excluding non-operational accounting adjustments related to previously acquired locked Solana and Avalanche tokens. As of May 23, Valour's Solana ETP became the Company's largest product by AUM at US$274.9 million (C$377.5 million), positioning it as the third-largest Solana fund in Europe. DeFi Technologies remains the largest institutional asset manager of Solana in North America, generating up to US$33 million (C$45.3 million) in annualized revenue through MEV-optimized validators, staking, and proprietary monetization strategies—more than any other asset manager or public Solana holder globally. Valour launched the Valour Curve DAO (CRV) and Valour Litecoin (LTC) SEK ETPs on Sweden's Spotlight Stock Market, expanding its presence in the Nordic region. With over 65 ETPs now listed, Valour continues to execute on its roadmap to 100 products, with new offerings—including TRX, XLM, BTC 2x, and ETH 2x—set to launch in the coming months. The Company's growing suite of regulated ETPs reinforces its position as a European market leader, providing investors with secure and diversified exposure to digital assets. DeFi Technologies received approval to list its common shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol "DEFT", trading commenced on May 12, 2025. As part of the listing, the Company's shares ceased trading on the OTC Markets and continue to trade on CBOE Canada (DEFI) and Börse Frankfurt (R9B). The Nasdaq listing marks a significant milestone in DeFi Technologies' growth, increasing visibility, enhancing liquidity, and expanding access to a broader base of global investors. Valour appointed GulfCap Investment Bank as Transaction Advisor to support the cross-listing of its digital asset ETPs on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). This strategic partnership expands Valour's presence into African capital markets, offering Kenyan investors regulated, local currency access to its suite of over 65 digital asset ETPs currently trading across major European exchanges. GulfCap will lead regulatory coordination, due diligence, and investor engagement in alignment with Kenya's Capital Markets Authority and NSE guidelines, supporting responsible digital asset adoption in the region. DeFi Technologies announced a strategic collaboration with Misyon Bank and Misyon Kripto to introduce exchange-traded products (ETPs) in Turkiye, offering investors alternative access to digital assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. With over 50% of the investor population already engaged in crypto, Turkiye ranks among the world's highest in digital asset adoption, driven by inflation and currency volatility. This partnership marks a key step in DeFi Technologies' ongoing global expansion strategy across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa through institutional partnerships and localized, compliant product offerings. Supplemental Materials and Upcoming Communications The Company has made available on its website materials designed to accompany the discussion of its results, along with certain supplemental financial information and other data. For important news and information regarding the Company, including investor presentations and the timing of future investor conferences, visit the Investor Relations section of the Company's website: Analyst Coverage of DeFi Technologies A full list of DeFi Technologies analyst coverage can be found here: For inquiries from institutional investors, funds, or family offices, please contact: ir@ 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 sixty-five 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 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 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 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 About Neuronomics AG Neuronomics AG is a Swiss asset management firm specializing in AI-powered quantitative trading strategies. By integrating artificial intelligence, computational neuroscience and quantitative finance, Neuronomics delivers cutting-edge solutions that drive superior risk-adjusted performance in financial markets. For more information please visit 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 the growth of AUM; digital asset treasury strategy of the Company; expansion of digital asset ETPs; yield amounts from the Company's validator nodes; investor interest and demand for Valour's ETP; investor confidence in digital assets generally; arbitrage opportunitites by DeFi Alpha; 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 exchange traded products by exchanges; growth and development of decentralised finance and digital asset sector; rules and regulations with respect to decentralised finance and digital assets; fluctuation in digital asset prices; 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.
Cision Canada
02-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Dr Manfred Knof joins DeFi Technologies as Chairman of Valour and Strategic Advisor
DeFi Technologies appoints former Commerzbank CEO Dr. Manfred Knof as Strategic Advisor to DeFi Technologies and Chairman of Valour, bringing decades of executive leadership experience in European banking and finance. Dr. Knof will drive global growth and institutional expansion for Valour by leveraging his extensive industry network to scale assets under management, deepen institutional relationships, and support product and market development. TORONTO, June 2, 2025 /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"), is pleased to announce the appointment of Manfred Knof, former CEO of Commerzbank AG, as Strategic Advisor to DeFi Technologies and Chairman of its subsidiary Valour Inc. (" Valour"), a leading issuer of exchange-traded products (" ETPs") providing simplified access to digital assets, This engagement marks a significant milestone in DeFi Technologies' and Valour's mission to expand regulated access to digital assets. With a robust suite of over 65 fully hedged digital asset ETPs already listed across major European exchanges—including Xetra (Germany), Spotlight (Sweden), and Euronext (Paris and Amsterdam)—Valour aims to expand and bring secure and simplified exposure to digital assets worldwide. As Chairman of Valour, Mr. Knof will leverage his extensive senior leadership experience in the European banking and finance sectors to support Valour's ambition of increasing assets under management (" AUM") through institutional partnerships with leading financial institutions. Mr. Knof will also help to expand equity research coverage and deepen relationships with institutional investors to consolidate and expand DeFi Technologies' investor base on the back of the Company's recent Nasdaq listing. Olivier Roussy Newton, Founder and CEO of DeFi Technologies, commented: "We are proud to welcome Dr. Manfred Knof as Chairman of Valour. His track record as a transformational leader in European finance and his commitment to sustainable, client-focused growth make him the ideal partner for our next chapter. This collaboration underscores our commitment to building robust, compliant, and long-term bridges between global investors and decentralized finance." Mr. Knof added: "I am excited to join DeFi Technologies at this pivotal time for the digital asset industry. Together, we will work to expand institutional access to digital assets and reinforce Valour's position as a trusted, innovative partner for investors worldwide." About Dr. Manfred Knof Mr. Knof is the former Chairman of the Board of Managing Directors (CEO) of Commerzbank AG, where he led a comprehensive transformation that returned the bank to profitability and strengthened its position among Europe's leading financial institutions. His previous roles include CEO of Allianz Deutschland AG and senior leadership positions at Deutsche Bank and Dresdner Bank. Mr. Knof holds a doctorate in law from the University of Cologne and an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business. During his tenure at Commerzbank, Mr. Knof was responsible for Strategy, Transformation & Sustainability, Audit and Research. He is recognized for his focus on sustainable growth, efficient structures, and value creation for clients, shareholders, and society. His proven track record to drive institutional transformation and resilience will be instrumental in Valour's next phase of growth. 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 sixty-five 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 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 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 the appoints of officers and directors; increase in AUM; 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.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dr Manfred Knof joins DeFi Technologies as Chairman of Valour and Strategic Advisor
DeFi Technologies appoints former Commerzbank CEO Dr. Manfred Knof as Strategic Advisor to DeFi Technologies and Chairman of Valour, bringing decades of executive leadership experience in European banking and finance. Dr. Knof will drive global growth and institutional expansion for Valour by leveraging his extensive industry network to scale assets under management, deepen institutional relationships, and support product and market development. TORONTO, June 2, 2025 /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"), is pleased to announce the appointment of Manfred Knof, former CEO of Commerzbank AG, as Strategic Advisor to DeFi Technologies and Chairman of its subsidiary Valour Inc. ("Valour"), a leading issuer of exchange-traded products ("ETPs") providing simplified access to digital assets, This engagement marks a significant milestone in DeFi Technologies' and Valour's mission to expand regulated access to digital assets. With a robust suite of over 65 fully hedged digital asset ETPs already listed across major European exchanges—including Xetra (Germany), Spotlight (Sweden), and Euronext (Paris and Amsterdam)—Valour aims to expand and bring secure and simplified exposure to digital assets worldwide. As Chairman of Valour, Mr. Knof will leverage his extensive senior leadership experience in the European banking and finance sectors to support Valour's ambition of increasing assets under management ("AUM") through institutional partnerships with leading financial institutions. Mr. Knof will also help to expand equity research coverage and deepen relationships with institutional investors to consolidate and expand DeFi Technologies' investor base on the back of the Company's recent Nasdaq listing. Olivier Roussy Newton, Founder and CEO of DeFi Technologies, commented: "We are proud to welcome Dr. Manfred Knof as Chairman of Valour. His track record as a transformational leader in European finance and his commitment to sustainable, client-focused growth make him the ideal partner for our next chapter. This collaboration underscores our commitment to building robust, compliant, and long-term bridges between global investors and decentralized finance." Mr. Knof added: "I am excited to join DeFi Technologies at this pivotal time for the digital asset industry. Together, we will work to expand institutional access to digital assets and reinforce Valour's position as a trusted, innovative partner for investors worldwide." About Dr. Manfred Knof Mr. Knof is the former Chairman of the Board of Managing Directors (CEO) of Commerzbank AG, where he led a comprehensive transformation that returned the bank to profitability and strengthened its position among Europe's leading financial institutions. His previous roles include CEO of Allianz Deutschland AG and senior leadership positions at Deutsche Bank and Dresdner Bank. Mr. Knof holds a doctorate in law from the University of Cologne and an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business. During his tenure at Commerzbank, Mr. Knof was responsible for Strategy, Transformation & Sustainability, Audit and Research. He is recognized for his focus on sustainable growth, efficient structures, and value creation for clients, shareholders, and society. His proven track record to drive institutional transformation and resilience will be instrumental in Valour's next phase of growth. About DeFi TechnologiesDeFi 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 sixty-five 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 About ValourValour 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 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 the appoints of officers and directors; increase in AUM; 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 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE DeFi Technologies Inc. View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
