DeFi Technologies' Subsidiary Valour, Surpasses US$1 Billion in Assets Under Management
Global Expansion: Valour is expanding into high-growth markets including Asia, Africa, the Middle East, through strategic partnerships with AsiaNext, SovFi, the Nairobi Securities Exchange, and Misyon Bank.
Recurring Revenue Growth: Valour continues to scale its vertically integrated model, generating recurring income through staking, lending, and management fees, with an 8% blended yield on staked AUM delivering pure profit to the company.
TORONTO, July 22, 2025 /CNW/ - DeFi Technologies (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") has surpassed US$1 billion in assets under management ("AUM").
As of July 22, 2025, Valour's AUM stands at US$1,009,993,748 (C$1.38 billion), representing a 31% increase from US$771 million on May 30, 2025. This milestone reflects both continued investor demand for regulated digital asset products and the rising market value of the underlying digital assets that make up Valour's product mix.
Valour currently offers the most diverse array of digital asset ETPs globally, giving investors access to a broad spectrum of cryptocurrencies, including major Layer 1s, staking assets, and emerging tokens—positioning the firm to capture upside across multiple market segments.
Strategic Global Growth and Product Innovation
Valour continues to cement its leadership in regulated digital asset ETPs, with over 75 listed products across European exchanges. The Company remains focused on expanding investor access to secure, transparent, and compliant digital asset exposure.
To complement its European footprint, Valour is actively expanding into high-growth international markets, including Asia, Africa, and the Middle East:
In Asia, Valour has signed MOUs with AsiaNext and SovFi to list its ETPs on regulated exchanges in Singapore and beyond.
In Africa, a partnership with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is paving the way for the creation, issuance, and trading of digital asset ETPs across the continent.
In Turkiye, DeFi Technologies and its subsidiary Valour are collaborating with Misyon Bank and Misyon Kripto to introduce a suite of innovative ETPs, offering Turkish investors institutional-grade exposure to assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum through familiar, regulated investment channels.
These partnerships position Valour as a first mover in emerging markets with rapidly maturing digital asset infrastructure and regulatory clarity.
Monetizing AUM Through Vertical Integration
Valour generates revenue through a vertically integrated model that combines staking, lending, and management fees:
In Q1 2025, Valour earned US$10 million in staking and lending income and US$2.6 million in management fees.
Valour captures a blended yield of approximately 8% on its staked AUM—retaining this yield as profit without passing it through to investors.
This approach enables Valour to generate recurring, protocol-driven cash flows, supporting sustainable growth and expanding margins as AUM increases.
"Crossing the $1 billion mark once again is not just a milestone—it's a clear signal of strong market confidence in our platform," said Olivier Roussy Newton, CEO of DeFi Technologies. "Valour is delivering differentiated, regulated digital asset products at scale, and our global expansion strategy is already unlocking new market opportunities. We remain laser-focused on building a world-class ETP platform that captures value from every layer of the digital asset economy."
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 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
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 https://www.neuronomics.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 the growth of AUM; geographical expansion of Valour's range of ETPs; MOUs; expansion of digital asset 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 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; 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.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Cision Canada
20 minutes ago
- Cision Canada
Lithium South Strengthens the Development Team and Fast-tracks HMN Project Feasibility
VANCOUVER, BC, July 23, 2025 /CNW/ -- Lithium South Development Corporation (the "Company" or "Lithium South") (TSX-V: LIS) (OTCQB: LISMF) (Frankfurt: OGPQ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Claudio C. Zalewski as Director of Development & Construction for the Hombre Muerto North ("HMN") Lithium Project (the "Project") in Argentina's Salta basin. Based in Salta, Mr. Zalewski is a bilingual civil engineer (BSc Civil Engineering, Universidad de Buenos Aires, 1981) with more than forty years of project-delivery experience, including: Project Director – Pastos Grandes Lithium Project (US $450 M) Engineering & Home-Office Construction Manager – Centenario Lithium Project (US $550 M) Consultant - ADY Resources Rincon Lithium Project, located on the Rincon salar in Salta Province. "Joining Lithium South at this pivotal moment lets me bring decades of lithium-brine experience to unlock the full value of the Hombre Muerto North Lithium Project. With the groundwork already in place, I'm confident we can reach feasibility swiftly and move toward construction alongside committed funding partners," said Claudio C. Zalewski, Director of Development & Construction. Fast-track Work Plan Underway Together with the COO, Mr. Zalewsky has prioritized four workstreams documented in the project register: DFS Tender Package – draft ready for bidder issue Design Criteria – consolidated discipline bases of design CAPEX/OPEX & Financial Models – templates 70 % populated Project Execution Plan & Procedures – Revision A under internal review Lithium South is working to complete a comprehensive development schedule covering every stage from Feasibility Study award through construction and commissioning, reinforcing the target to launch the Feasibility Study tendering before end-Q3 2025 and deliver full Feasibility by late Q1 2026. New Tax and Import Regulations / RIGI Welcomed by LIS Recent changes to tax and import regulations in Argentina are welcomed by Lithium South. Argentina's Régimen de Incentivo a las Grandes Inversiones (RIGI), created under Law 27.742 (July 2024), grants eligible projects (> US $200 M) a 30-year stability regime on tax, customs and FX rules and a flat 25 % corporate income-tax rate, alongside accelerated depreciation, VAT/import-duty relief and phased export-duty reductions. This new regime is expected to significantly impact the feasibility of the HMN Li Project in a very positive way. Project Option The Company is pleased to announce it has arranged the Purchase Option of the Hydra X 1 and Hydra X 2 claim blocks located near the Company holdings on the Hombre Muerto Salar. The two projects total approximately 5,555 hectares and increase the Company holdings within the Project area to over 10,000 hectares. Terms for the Purchase Option are a purchase price of US$2 Million payable upon the commencement of construction of the Project, or the sale of the Project and/or Company. The Purchase Option is at arms- length for the Company. Project Discussion Update The Company is in discussions with several O.E.M., mining and financial groups for the funding and development of the HMN Li Project. The discussions announced in January of 2025 are still ongoing though the party noted is now out of the exclusivity period. While the market remains challenging, interest in the high quality HMN Li Project remains strong. About Lithium South Development Corp. Lithium South owns 100% of the HMN Li Project located in Salta and Catamarca Provinces, Argentina, in the heart of the lithium triangle. The Salar del Hombre Muerto has a history of lithium production, with Rio Tinto Lithium (Formerly Arcadium Lithium and recently purchased by Rio Tinto Corporation for US$6.7 billion in March 2025) in operation to the south of the HMN Li Project for over twenty-five years. The HMN Li Project is adjacent to the east with a U.S. billion-dollar lithium development by POSCO (Korea), now in lithium production. Exploration work to date has delineated a NI 43-101 compliant 1,583,200 tonne Lithium Carbonate Equivalent ("LCE") Resource at an average grade of 736 miligrams per liter lithium (mg/L Li ) , with 1,463,000 tonnes in the measured category and 120,000 tonnes in the indicated category, at a cutoff grade of 500 mg/l Li (Note 1 below) on the Alba Sabrina, Natalia Maria, and Tramo claim blocks, three of five non-contiguous blocks that make up the HMN Li Project (View Report: A recent Preliminary Economic Assessment (Note 2 below) April 30, 2024, delineates potential to develop a 15,600 tonne per year lithium carbonate project. LIS is now moving the project forward to a Feasibility Study. On behalf of the Board of Directors Adrian F. C. Hobkirk President and Chief Executive Officer Investors / Shareholders call 855-415-8100 / website: The contents of this press release and the scientific information contained herein were reviewed by Mr. William Feyerabend, CPG, a Consulting Geologist and a Qualified Person under N.I. 43-101. Mr. Feyerabend participated in the writing of this press release and approves the content. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed the content of this news release and therefore does not accept responsibility or liability for the adequacy or accuracy of the contents of this news release. Note 1: A report titled, Updated Mineral Resource Estimate – Hombre Muerto North Project, NI 43-101 Technical Report Catamarca and Salta, Argentina, Mark King, PhD, PGeo, Peter Ehren, MAusIMM, September 5th, 2023. Note 2: The report titled, N.I. 43-101 Preliminary Economic Assessment Hombre Muerto North Lithium Project, Salta, Argentina, was completed by Knight Piesold Consulting and JDS Energy and Mining Inc., and on SEDAR April 30, 2024 This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Except for statements of historical fact relating to the Company, certain information contained herein constitutes forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based upon opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward- looking statements. We seek safe harbor.
CTV News
20 minutes ago
- CTV News
Highly shorted Krispy Kreme, GoPro jump as meme stock rally continues
Shares of Krispy Kreme, GoPro and a few other highly shorted U.S. companies jumped before the bell on Wednesday, with their names trending on social media forums a day after retail traders piled into department store company Kohl's. Doughnut chain Krispy Kreme jumped 23 per cent, building on a near 27 per cent surge on Tuesday. About 32.2 per cent of Krispy Kreme's free float was shorted, according to data analytics firm Ortex. Meanwhile, camera maker GoPro rose about 45 per cent to US$2, on track to add to its more than 41 per cent rise in the last session. Plant-based meat company Beyond Meat, which has 38 per cent of its free float in short position, jumped 15.6 per cent. had a short interest of 71.66 per cent of free float, according to Ortex, with the online gifts retailer's shares last up 14.1 per cent. Moves in Beyond Meat and were most susceptible to a short squeeze, Ortex said. 'With both stocks moving higher in premarket, the probability of that dynamic kicking in is rising, especially for BYND, where borrow demand is already high,' Ortex's Peter Hillerberg said. A short squeeze occurs when investors who had sold borrowed shares in the hopes of making money from a share price decline are forced to buy shares to close their losing positions. The growing interest in heavily shorted stocks comes after Kohl's surged 37.6 per cent in volatile trading on Tuesday, with the highest daily inflow from mom-and-pop traders in about three years, according to data from Vanda Research. Kohl's was up 1.8 per cent in choppy trading and is the second most trending ticker on Stocktwits, a retail investor-focused social media platform. Opendoor Technologies, which has risen more than five fold so far this month, was down 5.6 per cent on Wednesday. The meme stock rally had exploded during the pandemic-era lockdowns in 2021, where amateur investors flush with savings and government stimulus felt encouraged to invest in stock markets through platforms that charged low trading fees. They often bought shares of struggling companies, including video-game retailer GameStop and cinema chain AMC, with high short interest, burning hedge funds that were on the other side of the trade. (Reporting by Shashwat Chauhan and Medha Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Ronojoy Mazumdar and Shinjini Ganguli)
CTV News
an hour ago
- CTV News
Thermo Fisher beats quarterly estimates on resilient demand for its tools and services
Sales at its laboratory products segment, which makes up more than half of Thermo Fisher's total sales came in at US$6 billion, above estimates of $5.79 billion.
