DeFi Technologies' Wholly-Owned Subsidiary, Valour Structured Products, Announces a Record First Trading Day of its Newly Launched Cardano ETP with over $110M SEK traded

Rhea-AI Summary

DeFi Technologies reported record demand for its Cardano (ADA) ETP on the Nordic Growth Market, with over $110M SEK traded on its first day (May 18, 2021). This surge in interest included other products like ETH Zero and BTC Zero, each surpassing $55M SEK in volume. The company intends to expand its offerings, emphasizing ESG-compliant protocols. Valour’s ETPs simplify digital asset investment, providing investors with security and compliance on a regulated exchange. CEO Wouter Witvoet expressed excitement over market adoption and upcoming product launches.

Positive

• Record trading of Cardano ETP on NGM with over $110M SEK on its first day.
• Strong performance observed in ETH Zero and BTC Zero with over $55M SEK each.
• Plans to launch additional ESG-compliant ETPs, indicating growth potential.
• ETPs simplify investment in digital assets, enhancing mainstream adoption.

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• None.

Highlights:

• Valour experienced record investor interest in Cardano (ADA) ETP (VALOUR CARDANO SEK - CH1114178796) ("Cardano ETP") on the Nordic Growth Market (NGM) stock exchange that was listed on May 18, 2021.
• Total traded volume on the first day of trading of the Cardano ETP sat at over $110M SEK.
• ETH Zero and BTC Zero also had active trading days with each over $55M SEK in volume.
• DeFi and Valour will continue to launch its suite of cutting edge ETP's with a focus on protocols that are ESG compliant such as our Cardano ETP with market demand for our novel products growing exponentially

TORONTO, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - DeFi Technologies Inc. (the "Company" or "DeFi Technologies") (NEO: DEFI, GR: RMJR, OTC: DEFTF) announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Valour Structured Products, has experienced record trading in Cardano (ADA) ETP (VALOUR CARDANO SEK - CH1114178796) on the NGM stock exchange in its first day of listing.

Cardano is an open-source, proof-of-stake blockchain platform which facilitates decentralized applications and peer-to-peer transactions via its native token, ADA. With a research driven approach and focus on the security, scalability, ESG compliance and programmability, Cardano's development has been propelled in the past year. This, and increasing interest in the efficiency of proof-of-stake blockchains, has seen the ADA token move to the fourth largest digital asset by market capitalization in the past week.

Wouter Witvoet, CEO of Defi Technologies comments "It's been tremendously exciting to see such clear market adoption of yet another novel exchange traded product. It shows that making investments in DeFi protocols easier is what people have been waiting for. I cannot be more excited about Valour's upcoming Polkadot launch and other products that are in the pipeline to add to our vision of removing barriers to entry when it comes to investing in decentralized finance."

By gaining exposure to digital assets via Valour, shareholders of DeFi Technologies benefit from the standardization, risk reduction and operational efficiency of a centrally-cleared product listed on a regulated stock exchange. For each product that is bought and sold on the NGM, Valour purchases or sells the equivalent amount of the underlying asset, meaning the products are fully backed at all times.

About the Cardano ETP

Valour Cardano SEK (ISIN: CH1114178796) is a fully-hedged, passive investment product with Cardano's native token, ADA, as its underlying assets. The new Valour ETP,  available in Swedish krona, are traded on the NGM, a regulated stock exchange in Stockholm, Sweden, under local ticker VALOUR CARDANO SEK. Available for purchase via banks or brokers in the same way as any other security, Valour's ETPs remove the mystery, complexity and costs of ADA investment and custody that have thus far impeded mainstream adoption of digital assets and decentralised finance.

About Valour Structured Products Inc.:

Valour Structured Products Inc. issues exchange-listed financial products that enable retail and institutional investors to access investments in disruptive innovations, such as digital assets, in a simple and secure way. Established in 2019 and with offices in Zug, Switzerland, Valour is a wholly owned subsidiary of DeFi Technologies Inc. (NEO: DEFI, GR:RMJR, OTC: DEFTF). For more information on Valour, visit www.valour.com.

About DeFi Technologies Inc.:

DeFi Technologies Inc. is a Canadian company that carries on business with the objective of enhancing shareholder value through building and managing assets in the decentralized finance sector. For more information, visit https://defi.tech/

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, statements with respect to Ethereum Zero, Bitcoin Zero, Cardano ETP and Polkadot ETP or any other products launched by Valour; the growth or potential of any of Valour's products; the decentralized finance industry and the merits or potential returns of any such opportunities. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". 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. 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.

THE NEO STOCK EXCHANGE DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

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FAQ

What was the trading volume for the Cardano ETP on its first day of trading?

The trading volume for the Cardano ETP was over $110M SEK on its first day.

When was the Cardano ETP launched by DeFi Technologies?

The Cardano ETP was launched on May 18, 2021.

What other products saw significant trading on the same day as the Cardano ETP launch?

Other products, ETH Zero and BTC Zero, each had over $55M SEK in trading volume.

How does Valour Structured Products enhance investment in digital assets?

Valour Structured Products simplifies investment by providing a centrally-cleared, regulated product for digital assets.

What is the significance of ESG compliance in Valour's ETPs?

ESG compliance indicates a focus on environmental, social, and governance standards, appealing to socially conscious investors.