Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation TORONTO, Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -Â 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 venture portfolio company Canada Stablecorp Inc. ("Stablecorp") and the QCAD Digital Trust have achieved a significant national milestone, with QCAD approved as Canada's first co ...

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - As of September 30, the company reported Assets Under Management (AUM) of $989.1 million, with Q3 average AUM increasing to $950.7 million from $760.2 million in Q2 and $789 million in Q1, driven by crypto price movements and positive cash flows into ETP products [3][10] - Q3 revenue was $22.5 million, bringing cumulative IFRS revenues for the nine months ended September 30 to $80 million [3][10] - Q3 effective staking and lending income yield was 3.1%, down from 3.6% in Q2, attributed to lower protocol rewards [3][4] - Q3 operating income was $9 million, with a net income after tax of $3.9 million for the quarter and $33.8 million for the nine months [7][10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company staked approximately 58% of its AUM at the end of Q3, adjusting staking percentages in line with market conditions [4] - The effective management fee yield increased to 1.2% from 1.1% in Q2 due to new management fee-bearing products [4] - Valour was highlighted as a major performance driver, achieving net inflows every month year-to-date, with $38.8 million of inflows during Q3 [10][11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a bullish outlook for cryptocurrency prices, with Bitcoin holding around $100,000, and increasing institutional and retail participation expected to drive prices higher [7][10] - The company is optimistic about expanding its addressable market in Europe, particularly with increasing institutional participation [22][45] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to focus on maximizing AUM and monetization through new product launches and expanding into new capital pools [41][42] - The recent $100 million equity raise is intended to support growth initiatives, including increasing staking and facilitating ETP market making [8][9] - The company is actively seeking M&A opportunities to strengthen its infrastructure and long-term growth prospects [9][60] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving the core revenue forecast of $116.6 million for 2025, contingent on a modest rally in cryptocurrency prices [5][6] - The transition in leadership with Johan Wattenstrom stepping in as CEO is expected to maintain the company's growth trajectory and operational focus [15][18] - Management acknowledged the challenges posed by the proliferation of digital asset treasury companies but remains optimistic about future opportunities [5][25] Other Important Information - The company has a venture portfolio consisting of 12 private investments, with Amina Bank being the largest, representing 83% of the portfolio's fair value [8] - The company repurchased nearly one million shares for $2.44 million during the quarter, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Do Alpha trades carry a liquidity or price liability? - Johan Wattenstrom explained that all market risk for core operations is hedged, with some profit retained in tokens, leading to potential fluctuations based on market conditions [35][36] Question: What key message do you want to give long-term shareholders? - Johan Wattenstrom emphasized the focus on maximizing AUM and monetization through new products and vehicles aimed at tapping into new capital pools [41][42] Question: Can you comment on the investment pipeline? - Johan Wattenstrom noted that the company is looking at various opportunities but remains selective, ensuring that any potential acquisition aligns with long-term strategic goals [59][60]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - As of September 30, the company reported Assets Under Management (AUM) of $989.1 million, with Q3 average AUM increasing to $950.7 million from $760.2 million in Q2 and $789 million in Q1, driven by crypto price movements and positive cash flows into ETP products [3][10] - Q3 revenue was $22.5 million, bringing cumulative IFRS revenues for the nine months ended September 30 to $80 million [3][10] - Q3 effective staking and lending income yield was 3.1%, down from 3.6% in Q2, attributed to lower protocol rewards [3][4] - Q3 operating income was $9 million, with a net income after tax of $3.9 million for the quarter and $33.8 million for the nine months [7][10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company staked approximately 58% of its AUM at the end of Q3, with a management fee yield of 1.2%, slightly up from 1.1% in Q2 due to new management fee-bearing products [4][3] - Valour was highlighted as a major driver of performance, achieving net inflows every month year-to-date, with $38.8 million of inflows during Q3 [10][11] - Stillman Digital generated $2.2 million in trading commissions in Q3, continuing to strengthen its position in institutional trading [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a bullish outlook for cryptocurrency prices, with Bitcoin holding around $100,000, and increasing institutional and retail participation expected to drive prices higher [7][10] - The company is optimistic about expanding its addressable market in Europe, particularly in France, where institutional participation is beginning to increase [22][45] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to focus on maximizing AUM and monetization through new product launches and expanding into new capital pools, including debt markets [41][42] - The recent $100 million equity financing will support increased staking and facilitate ETP market making on a larger AUM base [8][9] - The company is actively seeking creative M&A opportunities to strengthen its long-term growth prospects [9][60] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's strong balance sheet and ability to capitalize on market opportunities, despite macroeconomic headwinds [10][14] - The incoming CEO, Johan Wattenstrom, emphasized the importance of maintaining a high focus on core strategies while exploring new geographic markets and product offerings [18][41] - Management acknowledged delays in DeFi Alpha opportunities but reiterated the strength and profitability of the underlying business [5][13] Other Important Information - The company repurchased nearly one million shares for $2.44 million during the quarter, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders [12] - The venture portfolio includes 12 private investments, with Amina Bank being the largest, representing 83% of the portfolio's fair value [8] Q&A Session Summary Question: Do Alpha trades carry a liquidity or price liability? - Johan Wattenstrom explained that all market risk for core operations is hedged, with some profit retained in tokens, which may fluctuate with market conditions [35][36] Question: What key message do you want to give long-term shareholders? - Johan Wattenstrom stated that the long-term core strategy remains unchanged, focusing on maximizing AUM and expanding into new product offerings [41] Question: Can you provide insight on the investment pipeline? - Johan Wattenstrom mentioned that the company is looking at various opportunities but remains selective, ensuring that any potential acquisition aligns with long-term strategic goals [59][60] Question: What is the outlook for geographic expansion? - Andrew Forson confirmed that the company is working on geographic expansion and has had success in securing new markets, although specific details cannot be disclosed until regulatory approval is obtained [27][28] Question: What is driving the revenue guidance for Q4? - Paul Bozoki clarified that the company expects to achieve $36 million in Q4, contingent on crypto price movements and operational performance [64][65]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - As of September 30, 2025, the company reported Assets Under Management (AUM) of $989.1 million, with Q3 average AUM increasing to $950.7 million from $760.2 million in Q2 and $789 million in Q1, driven by crypto price movements and positive cash flows into ETP products [3][10] - Q3 revenue was $22.5 million, bringing cumulative IFRS revenues for the nine months ended September 30 to $80 million [3][10] - The effective staking and lending income yield decreased to 3.1% from 3.6% in Q2, attributed to lower protocol rewards [3][4] - Operating income for Q3 was $9 million, with a net income after tax of $3.9 million for the quarter [6][10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company staked approximately 58% of its AUM at the end of Q3, adjusting staking percentages in line with market conditions [4] - The effective management fee yield increased slightly to 1.2% from 1.1% in Q2 due to new management fee-bearing products [4] - The company closed Q3 with 99 products and reached its goal of 100 products in October 2025 [4] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a bullish outlook for cryptocurrency prices, with Bitcoin holding around $100,000, and expects increased institutional and retail participation [6][10] - The venture portfolio consists of 12 private investments, with Amina Bank being the largest, representing 83% of the portfolio's fair value [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to maximize AUM and monetization through new product launches and expanding into new markets, particularly in Europe [39][40] - The recent $100 million equity financing will support increased staking and facilitate ETP market making [8][9] - The company is actively seeking creative M&A opportunities to strengthen its position and expand its offerings [9][58] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving the core revenue forecast of $116.6 million for 2025, despite delays in DeFi Alpha opportunities [5][13] - The company is optimistic about the potential for institutional participation in Europe, which could expand the addressable market [43] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong balance sheet to capitalize on growth opportunities and provide downside protection [9][12] Other Important Information - The company repurchased nearly one million shares for $2.44 million during the quarter [12] - The transition of CEO leadership from Olivier Roussy Newton to Johan Wattenstrom was announced, with a focus on continuing the company's growth trajectory [14][15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Do Alpha trades carry a liquidity or price liability? - The company has hedged all market risk for core operations, retaining some profit in tokens which may fluctuate with the market [34][35] Question: What key message do you want to give long-term shareholders? - The long-term core strategy remains focused on maximizing AUM and monetization through new products and vehicles for capital participation [39][40] Question: Can you provide insight on the investment pipeline? - The company is actively looking at various opportunities but remains selective, ensuring that any potential acquisition aligns with long-term strategic goals [56][58]

Core Insights - DeFi Technologies Inc. reported financial performance for Q3 2025, highlighting strong revenue and operating income despite a revision in revenue guidance for the year [1][3][4] Financial Performance - Revenue for Q3 2025 was $22.5 million, a decrease from $28.1 million in Q3 2024, primarily due to lower realized gains on digital assets [4] - Operating income for Q3 2025 was $9 million, down from $14.4 million in Q3 2024, reflecting a decrease in total revenues [4] - Year-to-date revenue for 2025 reached $80 million, compared to $51.3 million for the same period in 2024, indicating overall growth in profitability [4] Asset Management and Growth - Valour's asset management business reported approximately $989.1 million in assets under management (AUM) as of September 30, 2025, up from $772.9 million as of June 30, 2025 [3][13] - The company achieved net inflows of $38.8 million for the quarter, totaling $116.2 million year-to-date [3] Revenue Guidance and Market Conditions - The company revised its 2025 revenue guidance from $218.6 million to $116.6 million due to delays in executing DeFi Alpha arbitrage opportunities and market conditions affecting trading spreads [3][14] - The strong balance sheet, bolstered by a recent $100 million equity financing, positions the company to compete for future high-margin arbitrage opportunities [3][14] CEO Transition - Johan Wattenström has been appointed as the new CEO and Executive Chairman, succeeding Olivier Roussy Newton, who will remain as a strategic advisor [3][34][35] Strategic Initiatives - Valour continues to expand its ETP offerings, having met its forecast of 100 ETPs listed across European and UK exchanges [15] - The company is executing a growth strategy that includes expansion into high-growth regions such as Africa, Asia, and the Middle East [16][18] Investor Demand and Performance - Valour's ETP business has seen significant growth, with inflows reaching $116.2 million as of September 2025, reflecting a strong market position [19] - Stillman Digital generated $6.1 million in revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, with expectations to close 2025 with approximately $8.6 million [20] DeFi Alpha and Arbitrage Strategy - DeFi Alpha executed trades with significant discounts, enhancing the company's financial position despite delays in arbitrage opportunities due to market conditions [24][25] - The strategy focuses on leveraging the company's balance sheet to capitalize on market opportunities, providing a competitive edge [26] Research and Advisory Services - Reflexivity Research is expanding its distribution and enhancing its product offerings to drive growth [27][30] - DeFi Advisory has secured mandates with two clients and is well-positioned to expand its client base [33]

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Core Insights - DeFi Technologies Inc. will hold a shareholder call on November 14, 2025, to discuss its Q3 2025 financial performance [1][2] - The company is positioned as a financial technology firm bridging traditional capital markets and decentralized finance [3] Company Overview - DeFi Technologies is the first Nasdaq-listed digital asset manager, providing equity investors with diversified exposure to the decentralized economy through an integrated business model [3] - The company's subsidiaries include Valour, Stillman Digital, Reflexivity Research, Neuronomics, and DeFi Alpha, each focusing on different aspects of digital assets and finance [3][4][5] Subsidiary Highlights - Valour issues exchange-traded products (ETPs) that allow investors to access digital assets securely through traditional bank accounts [4] - Stillman Digital is a liquidity provider offering trade execution and settlement solutions for digital assets [5] - Reflexivity Research specializes in high-quality research reports for the bitcoin and digital asset industry [5]

Core Insights - DeFi Technologies Inc. successfully executed an arbitrage trade through its trading desk, DeFi Alpha, generating a return of approximately $3.2 million, expected to be realized over three years if the SOL token price remains stable at around $167 per token [1][2][6] - The total trades executed by DeFi Alpha in 2025 have reached $27 million, indicating strong trading activity [1][6] - The gains from this trade will be reflected in the Company's Q4 2025 financial statements, enhancing its financial position [2][6] Trading Desk Performance - DeFi Alpha has demonstrated its ability to capitalize on market inefficiencies, reinforcing confidence in its capability to generate non-correlated returns across various market conditions [3][6] - The desk employs a disciplined execution framework and risk management strategies to identify and execute low-risk arbitrage opportunities with minimal market exposure [3][4] Market Dynamics - The market for Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) has seen a shift, with a moderation in investor demand leading to the reemergence of market inefficiencies, which DeFi Alpha aims to exploit [3][6] - The Company is actively evaluating additional arbitrage opportunities as market volatility increases, supported by its diversified digital asset product suite [4][6] Business Model and Strategy - DeFi Technologies operates as a financial technology company bridging traditional capital markets and decentralized finance, offering a range of products including Valour ETPs, Stillman Digital, and Reflexivity Research [5] - The Company is focused on building an institutional gateway to the future of finance, leveraging its expertise in capital markets and emerging technologies [5]

Core Viewpoint - DeFi Technologies Inc. announces that its subsidiary, Stillman Digital, has partnered with GoDark to enhance institutional execution capabilities in the digital asset space, focusing on off-exchange block liquidity and low latency matching [1][5]. Group 1: Partnership and Platform Features - Stillman Digital joins GoDark, an institutional dark pool for digital assets, which is designed to execute large, price-sensitive orders discreetly while maintaining execution quality [1][2]. - GoDark offers features such as ultra-low latency matching, non-custodial settlement, and institutional-grade execution protections, including minimum fill sizes and best price checks [2][7]. Group 2: Institutional Benefits - The partnership strengthens Stillman Digital's role as an institutional execution partner by combining discreet block liquidity with low latency matching and non-custodial settlement [5]. - Access to off-exchange liquidity through GoDark reduces signaling risk and enhances aggregate execution quality for large orders, benefiting institutions [5][3]. Group 3: Company Overview - DeFi Technologies Inc. is a financial technology company that bridges traditional capital markets and decentralized finance, offering diversified exposure to the decentralized economy through various subsidiaries [6]. - Stillman Digital focuses on providing institutional-grade execution and custody solutions, enhancing the overall service offering within the DeFi Technologies ecosystem [6][9].