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• Record AUM Milestone (WA:): Valor achieved a historic milestone by surpassing 1 billion US dollars in AUM, with total 1.02 billion US dollars (1.46 billion Canadian dollars) from January 20, 2025.
• Strategic global expansion: Valor is actively working to expand its reach into emerging markets through MOUs with AsiaNext and SovFi to list digital asset ETPs in APAC, and with NSE to establish a presence in Africa. These efforts are aligned with its strategy of entering high-growth regions such as Asia, Africaand The Middle East.
• Innovative leadership: With 133% YoY AUM growth in 2024 and top performing ETPs like Valor SOL, BTC, ETHand ADAValor continues to lead the market by delivering superior, cost-effective and secure digital asset investment products across the board Europe and wider.

TORONTO, January 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – DeFi Technologies Inc. (“Company” or “DeFi Technologies“) (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) (OTC: DEFTF), a financial technology company pioneering the convergence of traditional capital markets with the world of decentralized finance (“DeFi“), is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Valor Inc.and Valor Digital Securities Limited (together, “Bravery“), a leading issuer of exchange-traded products (“ETPs“) surpassed 1 billion US dollars in assets under management (“AUM“) for the first time in its history. The official total AUM is now a record 1.02 billion US dollars (1.46 billion Canadian dollars) from January 20, 2025.

This milestone follows Valour’s strong results in December, which included record monthly net inflows of 56 million Canadian dollars (38.8 million US dollars) and the historic launch of 20 new digital asset ETPs on Stock market in the spotlight. Valour’s achievements have cemented its position as a leader in providing seamless access to digital assets.

Along with its record financial performance, Valor is expanding its geographic focus to unlock opportunities in emerging markets. Valor has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with AsiaNext and SovFi to continue listing and expanding its digital asset ETPs on AsiaNext Singapore– authorized stock exchange. This initiative aims to improve institutional access across the board Asia-Pacific (“APAC”) region, which is witnessing the rapid adoption of digital assets.

Similarly, Valor is working to enter the African market through an MOU with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (“NSE”) and SovFi. This collaboration seeks to facilitate the creation, issuance and trading of digital asset ETPs in the Africa. These MOUs mark the initial steps in Valour’s efforts to establish a presence in these high-potential regions as the regulatory frameworks and market infrastructures governing such jurisdictions continue to evolve.

Valour’s current strategic focus includes Europe, Asia, Africaand The Middle Eastwhich represent significant growth opportunities due to the increasing adoption of digital assets. By working with key partners and regulators in these regions, Valor is positioning itself to capitalize on the ongoing global evolution of digital asset investment products.

“To reach 1 billion US dollars in AUM is a significant milestone for Valor and a clear reflection of the growing demand for safe, innovative and affordable digital asset investment products,” he said Olivier Roussy Newtoncompany director DeFi Technologies. “Our team has worked diligently to create a product portfolio that not only meets the current needs of investors, but also anticipates the future of participation in digital assets. While we are actively working to expand into promising regions such as Asia, Africaand The Middle Eastwe are committed to working with strategic partners and regulators to unlock the full potential of digital assets. This achievement marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter and we look forward to continuing to drive growth and adoption in the global ETP market.”

Since its inception, Valor has remained focused on delivering cutting-edge financial products, including physically backed and fully hedged digital asset ETPs. These products are listed over Europeleading stock exchanges, ensuring easy access and liquidity for investors.

Valor ended 2024 with AUM growth of 133% year-over-year, highlighting the strength of its offerings and strategic execution. Its most successful ETPs include Valor SOL, BTC, ETHand ADAamong other things. Investor demand for diverse and innovative digital asset solutions continues to grow, further cementing Valour’s market leadership.

About DeFi Technologies
DeFi Technologies Inc. (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) (OTC: DEFTF) is a financial technology company that pioneers the convergence of traditional capital markets with the world decentralized finance (DeFi). With a dedicated focus on leading Web3 technologies, DeFi Technologies aims to provide investors with widespread access to the future of finance. Backed by a respected team of experts with extensive experience in financial markets and digital assets, we are committed to revolutionizing the way individuals and institutions interact with the evolving financial ecosystem. Follow along DeFi Technologies included Linkedin and Twitterand for more details visit https://def.tech/

About Valor
Valor Inc. and Valor Digital Securities Limited (together, “Bravery“) issues products that are traded on the stock exchange (“ETPs”) that enable small and institutional investors to access digital assets in a simple and secure way through their traditional bank account. Valor is part of the asset management business line DeFi Technologies Inc. (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) (OTC: DEFTF). For more information about Valour, to subscribe or receive updates, visit valour.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information:
This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, AUM growth; geographical expansion of Valour’s range of ETPs; MOU; the proliferation of digital asset ETPs; investor interest and confidence in digital assets; regulatory environment with respect to growth and adoption decentralized finance; search for business opportunities by the Company and its subsidiaries; and the benefits or potential returns of any such opportunity. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements, as the case may be, to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such information. into the future. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, acceptance of Valor’s exchange-traded products by exchanges; growth and development of the decentralized finance and digital assets sector; rules and regulations related to decentralized 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 the forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as expected, estimated or planned. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events may differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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