DeFi Technologies Provides Monthly Corporate Update: Valour Reports C$1.07 Billion (US$750 Million) in AUM, and Monthly Net Inflows of C$16.4 Million (US$11.4 Million) in February 2025, Among Other Key Developments
DeFi Technologies Provides Monthly Corporate Update: Valour Reports C$1.07 Billion (US$750 Million) in AUM, and Monthly Net Inflows of C$16.4 Million (US$11.4 Million) in February 2025, Among Other Key Developments |
[10-March-2025] |
TORONTO, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - DeFi Technologies Inc. (the "Company" or "DeFi Technologies") (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) (OTC: DEFTF), a financial technology company that pioneers the convergence of traditional capital markets with the world of decentralised 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 C$1.07 Billion (US$750 Million) as of March 6, 2025, reflecting a 25% decrease from the previous month, driven by a decrease digital asset prices and net inflows of C$16.4 Million (US$11.4 Million). Net Inflows and Investor Confidence Key Products Driving Inflows
These inflows highlight Valour's leadership in providing access to diverse digital assets. Valour's Top ETPs by AUM Through its subsidiary Valour, DeFi Technologies generates revenue in part by staking its AUM. In Q3 2024, Valour earned an approximate 8.12% yield on AUM from staking and management fees. This was based on staking an average of 67% of its total AUM, which amounted to C$753 million (US$537 million).
Strong Financial Position Cash and USDT Balance: Approximately C$20.6 million (US$14.4 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
DeFi Technologies Operated Validator Nodes Aside from staking a majority of Valour's AUM to earn yield, DeFi Technologies also operates three validator nodes: one on Solana ("SOL"), one on CORE, and another on Cardano ("ADA"). The Company stakes a portion of its C$326.2 million (US$227 million) in SOL on its validator node, generating an approximate 8% yield. If the entire current SOL holdings were staked, it would generate approximately C$26.1 million (US$18.16 million) in revenue annually as of current digital asset prices. Additionally, on its CORE validator, the Company stakes a portion of its C$320 million (US$223 million) in BTC holdings, generating a yield between 6-8%, with a midpoint estimate of C$22.4 million (US$15.58 million) in annual revenue as of current digital asset prices. On its Cardano validator, DeFi stakes a portion of its C$91.2 million (US$63.45 million) in AUM, generating an estimated 2.7% yield, equating to C$2.46 million (US$1.71 million) annually as of current digital asset prices. DeFi Alpha Strategy The Company is assessing multiple arbitrage opportunities. In Q2 2024, it generated C$111.5 million (US$82.0 million) in revenue, followed by C$20.6 million (US$14.7 million) in Q3 2024, with zero losses to date. This strategy has strengthened the Company's financial position, enabling debt repayment and supporting the expansion of its digital asset treasury strategy. Stillman Digital Stillman Digital Inc. and Stillman Digital Bermuda Ltd. (together, "Stillman Digital") continues to deliver strong trading performance, further solidifying its role in institutional digital asset markets. In February 2025, Stillman Digital processed C$1.84 billion (US$1.28 billion) in client trading volume, generating C$1,025,503 (US$713,518) in trading revenue. This follows January's volume of C$2.08 billion (US$1.45 billion) and revenue of C$1,074,217 (US$747,412). Notably, Stillman Digital recorded a single-day peak revenue of C$119,291 (US$83,000) in February, underscoring the potential scalability of its trading operations. Stillman Digital remains focused on expanding its electronic trading capabilities and growing its institutional book of business. Additionally, Stillman Digital has been added as a member of the Circle Alliance Program, reinforcing its emphasis on stablecoin trading and strengthening its international presence. Further advancing its institutional footprint, Stillman Digital has also been added as a Maker on the Talos institutional trading platform. With its highly scalable business model, built on a strong technological and regulatory foundation, Stillman Digital is well-positioned for continued growth as it refines and optimizes its trading infrastructure. Recent Strategic Developments from February include: DeFi Technologies Added to MSCI Canada Small Cap Index The Company was added to the MSCI Canada Small Cap Index, effective February 28, 2025, highlighting its growth and market recognition. As part of MSCI's Global Equity Index Series (GEIS), the index benchmarks small-cap equities in Canada, covering 14% of the country's free float-adjusted market capitalization. Inclusion enhances DeFi Technologies' visibility among institutional investors and reflects strong market performance and investor confidence. DeFi Technologies Announces Attendance and Platinum Sponsorship of the Capital Markets Forum Riyadh 2025 The Company was a Platinum Sponsor of the Capital Markets Forum (CMF) 2025, held February 18–20 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The sponsorship reinforced DeFi Technologies' expansion into the Middle East and its support for Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. CMF Riyadh, hosted under His Excellency Mohammed Al-Jadaan, brought together global investors, financial institutions, and policymakers to discuss the future of capital markets. By sponsoring alongside HSBC, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley, DeFi Technologies strengthened its position in bridging TradFi and DeFi with regulated digital asset products. DeFi Technologies Signs Binding LOI with CoreFi Strategy and Orinswift Ventures, Secures US$20M CORE Token Commitment from the Core Foundation to Drive Bitcoin Finance DeFi Technologies signed a binding letter agreement with CoreFi Strategy and Orinswift Ventures for a reverse takeover (the "CoreFi LOI"). As part of this initiative, the Core Foundation will contribute US$20 million in CORE Tokens to bolster CoreFi's treasury, while CoreFi plans to raise an additional US$20 million in financing to drive growth in Bitcoin Finance (BTCfi) technologies. CoreFi Strategy, inspired by MicroStrategy, offers a regulated, leveraged Bitcoin yield approach, leveraging the CORE blockchain, which supports Bitcoin staking, an EVM-compatible ecosystem, and over 5,700 BTC staked with $850M+ total value locked. About DeFi Technologies About Valour About Stillman Digital Cautionary note regarding forward-looking information: THE CBOE CANADA EXCHANGE DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE
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Company Codes: NEO:DEFI, OTC-PINK:DEFTF, Frankfurt:R9B, Munich:R9B, OTC-BB:DEFTF |