DeFi Technologies Reports Nearly $1B in Assets as Valour ETPs Attract Strong Investor Inflows

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") reported assets under management ("AUM") of $974 million as of August 29, 2025. This reflects a 2.86% increase month-over-month, driven by rising digital asset prices and continued net inflows into Valour's ETPs.

Net Inflows and Investor Confidence

In August, Valour recorded net inflows of $1.3 million, continuing its trend of consistent monthly inflows regardless of market conditions. Year-to-date, total net inflows have reached $91.7 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 SUI, LINK, and SEI, drove performance. Key contributors include:

• VALOUR SUI SEK: $2,644,184
  
  
  
   
• VALOUR LINK SEK: $829,958
  
  
  
   
• VALOUR SEI SEK: $759,806
  
  
  
   
• VALOUR BTC SEK: $618,129
  
  
  
   
• VALOUR ADA SEK: $599,291

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 trading, staking, management fees, and trade-flow arbitrage. In addition to management fees, Valour retains staking yields as revenue, capturing value directly from the digital assets held in its ETPs. This vertically integrated model enables recurring, protocol-driven revenue as AUM grows. As of August 29, 2025, Valour's ETPs with the highest AUM were:

• VALOUR SOL: US$315,402,464
  
  
  
   
• VALOUR BTC: US$268,900,204
  
  
  
   
• VALOUR ETH: US$94,686,518
  
  
  
   
• VALOUR XRP: US$59,072,627
  
  
  
   
• VALOUR ADA: US$57,100,298
  
  
  
   
• VALOUR SUI: US$53,671,704
  
  
  
   
• Valour HBAR: US$16,814,783
  
  
  
   
• VALOUR AVAX: US$16,281,669
  
  
  
   
• VALOUR DOT: US$11,674,662

Valour's Global Expansion and Strategic Market Development

Valour continues to expand its global footprint as a leader in regulated digital asset products, with more than 85 ETPs listed across exchanges in Europe and the UK. Upcoming launches—including leveraged and warrant-based structures—will further broaden investor access.

In parallel, Valour continues to advance its strategy of entering high-growth emerging markets across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and beyond—securing a first-mover advantage in key jurisdictions. This proactive expansion reinforces Valour's long-term commitment to accelerating global adoption of regulated digital asset investment products.

Strong Financial Position

Cash Balance: As of June 30, 2025, DeFi Technologies' consolidated cash balance stood at approximately US$26.4 million.

Treasury Holdings: As of June 30, 2025, the Company's holdings included a mix of digital asset tokens, totaling approximately US$26 million.

Total value of cash and digital asset treasury: US$52.4 million as of June 30, 2025. The Company regularly monitors its cash and digital asset reserves on a consolidated basis, and as part of this review, it has allocated a portion of its digital asset treasury reserve for the purposes of hedging the market risk of its ETPs. This approach reflects both prudent treasury management and a disciplined use of capital—strengthening the balance sheet while directly supporting the performance and resilience of the Company's ETP platform. By holding a diversified mix of cash and digital assets, DeFi Technologies can better manage volatility, protect against adverse market conditions, and capitalize on market opportunities as they arise.

Stillman Digital

 

Stillman Digital continued executing on its strategic priorities in August.

Foreign Exchange: Stillman Digital Bermuda was approved by the Bermuda Monetary Authority to offer foreign exchange under its current DABA license. This additional product line enables the company to further expand its suite of treasury management solutions for its institutional customer base.

DAT Trade Execution: Through DeFi Advisory's deal with TenX Protocols, Stillman Digital entered into an OTC agreement with TenX, which recently raised C$30 million for its high-throughput, Layer 1–focused digital asset treasury vehicle.

New Partnerships: In addition, the company announced a strategic partnership with Checker Corp to unlock global liquidity for stablecoins and beyond. From Lagos to São Paulo, Paris to Nairobi, Checker enables use cases spanning remittances, trade, payroll, and dollar savings — with Stillman Digital providing seamless liquidity at every step.

Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB)

DeFi Technologies launched a NCIB on August 22, 2025 to repurchase up to 10% of its public float (31,673,791 shares) via open-market purchases on Nasdaq, Cboe Canada, and other Canadian ATSs. The program commenced August 26, 2025 and runs to August 26, 2026 (or earlier if completed). Management initiated the NCIB citing undervaluation and reported ~US$19.8M in cash at announcement. 80,000 shares were purchased in the first week; ongoing purchases are expected, with all repurchased shares cancelled and purchases filed on www.sedi.ca. The Company has appointed Ventum Financial Corp. to coordinate the NCIB program..

Insider Open-Market Purchases

In August 2025, the CEO, President, CFO, and Company Directors purchased common shares in the open market. For full details, see the insider filings on www.sedi.ca.

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$155.9 million (US$114.1 million) in revenue, including a one-time arbitrage trade announced on May 5, 2025, that delivered a return of C$23.8 million (US$17.3 million), incorporating a non-cash discount for lack of marketability valuation adjustment. This strategy has significantly strengthened the Company's financial position, enabling debt repayment and supporting the ongoing expansion of its digital asset treasury.

Institutional Ownership Update

• Growing Institutional Base: Since early July, DeFi Technologies' reported institutional shareholders increased to 102, collectively holding ~35 million shares (based on reporting on https://fintel.io/so/ca/defi).
  
  
  
   
• Notable Institutions: Recent and prominent filers include VanEck, Marshall Wace, Two Sigma, Goldman Sachs, UBS, Legal & General, Wellington Management, Nuveen, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Swiss National Bank, Barclays, Fidelity, Schwab, Invesco, Rathbones, and Bank of Montreal (BMO).