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DeFi Technologies Co Founder and CEO @jhnwtt discusses the strength of our vertically integrated digital asset platform. With @ValourFunds growing ETP platform, @DigitalStillman institutional trading and liquidity infrastructure, record 2025 financial results, and high margin revenue streams across staking, MEV, and proprietary trading, DeFi Technologies is building a differentiated business at the intersection of traditional capital markets and decentralized finance. $DEFT
.@DeFiTechGlobal is a vertically integrated digital asset technology company bridging traditional capital markets and decentralized finance through a comprehensive ecosystem of investment products and trading infrastructure. @MicheleSteele sits down with $DEFT CEO and Founder Johan Wattenstrรถm to discuss the firmโ€™s dominant portfolio of ETPs, its record-breaking 2025 financials, and the strategic expansion of high-margin revenue streams across staking, MEV, and proprietary trading
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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Today, we hosted our first DeFi Technologies Capital Markets Series London edition. Held at Canada House, one of London's most distinguished venues, we brought together some of the sharpest minds at the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets. A sincere thank you to Canada House and the @CanadaUKChamber for their exceptional partnership and hospitality. ๐Ÿค @Forson, President of @DeFiTechGlobal and Chief Growth Officer of @ValourFunds, set the tone with a compelling case for exchange-traded products as the structural bridge between institutional capital and digital assets โ€“ enabling regulated, familiar access to a new asset class without compromising the operational frameworks institutions rely on. The programme reflected the breadth of Valour's ETP offering โ€“ spanning @Bitcoin, @ethereum, @arbitrum, and @hedera โ€“ with expert-led sessions across each asset. The closing panel on data-driven capital allocation and the DVIO Index brought the day's themes together: institutional signals, portfolio construction, and the growing legitimacy of digital assets as foundational infrastructure for modern finance. Our speakers brought depth, rigour, and perspective to every session: ๐Ÿ”น Andrea Disarรฒ, Principal, Structured Products & Quantitative Analysis, @DeFiTechGlobal ๐Ÿ”น @Forson, President, @DeFiTechGlobal & Chief Growth Officer, @ValourFunds ๐Ÿ”น @itsbrendanma, Head of Investment Strategy, @arbitrum Foundation ๐Ÿ”น @JohnKikko, CFA, Senior Director, Investments, @hashgraph ๐Ÿ”น @juan_i_ibanez, General Secretary, @MiCA_Alliance ๐Ÿ”น @LewisMcLellan1, Head of Content, @OMFIFDMI ๐Ÿ”น Mariana de la Roche Wills, CEO, @BlackVogel_ ๐Ÿ”น @MarinaMarkezic, CEO, @EuEthInstitute ๐Ÿ”น @MylesHarrison89, Chief Product Officer, @AMINABankGlobal The calibre of the conversation was only possible because of the calibre of the room โ€“ asset managers, allocators, banks, and digital asset professionals who engage with these questions seriously. Thank you for being part of it. The Capital Markets Series continues. ๐Ÿ“ฉ For engagement and speaker opportunities, reach out to events@defi.tech. @ValourFunds | @DeFiTechGlobal | @DigitalStillman | @DEFTIndex | $DEFT
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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท The DeFi Technologies Capital Markets Series, hosted in collaboration with @ValourFunds and @DigitalStillman at @proofoftalk in Paris yesterday, brought together 40 asset allocators, asset managers, family offices, banks, and industry leaders for an invite-only discussion on the evolving intersection of digital assets and traditional capital markets. During the session, @Forson, President of @DeFiTechGlobal, shared with attendees insights on institutional access to digital assets through regulated investment products, the role of data-driven investment intelligence in portfolio construction, and @DeFiTechGlobal's portfolio of companies as a provider of digital asset infrastructure that supports and shapes the next phase of institutional adoption. ๐Ÿ“Š ๐Ÿค Our event received more than 200 registrations despite capacity for only 40 attendees. The conversations reflected the depth and breadth of the full @DeFiTechGlobal offering - from @ValourFunds ETPs and Funds, to our Venture operations, to @DigitalStillman liquidity provision and prime brokerage services. A huge thank you to the firms that joined us: ๐Ÿ”น @BitcoinSuisseAG ๐Ÿ”น @CoinbaseAssets ๐Ÿ”น @GhafCapital ๐Ÿ”น @GSR_io ๐Ÿ”น @hashgraph ๐Ÿ”น @solisticfinance ๐Ÿ”น @swapperfinance ๐Ÿ”น @Wealth3Capital ๐Ÿ”น @xapobankapp @ValourFunds | @DeFiTechGlobal | @DigitalStillman | $DEFT
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Institutional digital asset adoption isn't a future conversation anymore. This week, we're having it in two of the world's most important financial capitals. The DeFi Technologies Capital Markets Series lands in Paris on June 2nd and London on June 4th โ€“ both fully booked, and we couldn't be more excited about the conversations ahead. ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Paris โ€“ June 2nd | Proof of Talk @DeFiTechGlobal, @ValourFunds, and @DigitalStillman are hosting a private VIP session at @proofoftalk centered on how traditional capital markets are integrating digital assets through compliant, exchange-traded infrastructure. The format is curated discussion: asset allocators, asset managers, family offices, and banks in the same room, no panel stage. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง London โ€“ June 4th | Canada House Our London edition goes deep on the strategic case for digital assets as foundational infrastructure for modern finance โ€“ covering @Bitcoin, @ethereum, @hedera, @arbitrum, stablecoins, RWAs, and regulated exchange-listed exposure in diversified portfolios. ๐Ÿค Hosted at Canada House, the oldest Embassy in the UK, in partnership with the @CanadaUKChamber and @OMFIF. Our expert speakers joining the stage in London: ๐Ÿ”น Andrea Disarรฒ, Principal, Structured Products & Quantitative Analysis, @DeFiTechGlobal ๐Ÿ”น @Forson, President, @DeFiTechGlobal ๐Ÿ”น @itsbrendanma, Head of Investment Strategy, @arbitrum Foundation ๐Ÿ”น @JohnKikko, Senior Director, Investments, @hashgraph ๐Ÿ”น @juan_i_ibanez, General Secretary, @MiCA_Alliance ๐Ÿ”น @LewisMcLellan1, Head of Content, @OMFIFDMI ๐Ÿ”น Mariana de la Roche Wills, CEO, @BlackVogel_ ๐Ÿ”น @MarinaMarkezic, CEO of @EuEthInstitute ๐Ÿ”น @MylesHarrison89, Chief Product Officer of @AMINABankGlobal ๐Ÿ“ฉ If you're an asset manager, institutional investor, or allocator and want to connect around either event, reach out at events@defi.tech. @ValourFunds | @DeFiTechGlobal | @DigitalStillman | $DEFT
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๐Ÿ“ข Speaker announcement โ€“ DeFi Technologies Capital Markets Series | London ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Weโ€™re delighted to welcome @MylesHarrison89, Chief Product Officer of @AMINABankGlobal, to our upcoming invite-only Capital Markets Series event at Canada House on 4 June. Myles will join the panel discussion: โ€œData-Driven Capital Allocation: The DVIO Index & Institutional Investment Signalsโ€. ๐Ÿ“Š He will be speaking alongside: ๐Ÿ”น @Forson, President of @DeFiTechGlobal ๐Ÿ”น @itsbrendanma, Head of Investment Strategy at @arbitrum ๐Ÿ”น @JohnKikko, Senior Director, Investments at @hashgraph ๐Ÿ”น @LewisMcLellan1, Head of Content at @OMFIFDMI ๐Ÿ”— Explore the #DVIO Index: defi.tech/indices/overview | @DEFTIndex ๐Ÿ”’ Invite-only ๐Ÿ“ Canada House, London ๐Ÿค Held in collaboration with the @CanadaUKChamber and @OMFIF If you're an asset manager, institutional investor, or allocator and would like to attend, feel free to reach out for further details. ๐Ÿ“ฉevents@defi.tech @DeFiTechGlobal | @ValourFunds | @DigitalStillman | $DEFT
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๐Ÿ“ฃ Speaker announcement โ€“ DeFi Technologies Capital Markets Series | London ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Weโ€™re delighted to welcome @MarinaMarkezic, CEO of @EuEthInstitute, to our upcoming invite-only Capital Markets Series event at Canada House on 4 June. Marina will be presenting the Asset Deep Dive โ€œEthereum: Capital Markets Infrastructure.โ€ ๐Ÿ”’ Invite-only ๐Ÿ“ Canada House, London ๐Ÿค Held in collaboration with the @CanadaUKChamber and @OMFIF If you're an asset manager, institutional investor, or allocator and would like to attend, feel free to reach out for further details. ๐Ÿ“ฉ events@defi.tech @DeFiTechGlobal | @ValourFunds |ย @DigitalStillman | $DEFT
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โณ The DeFi Technologies Capital Markets Series London edition is almost here. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง This event is for asset managers, institutional investors, family offices, wealth managers, and capital allocators seeking to understand the strategic importance of digital assets as foundational rails to modern finance and the latest approaches to assessment, selection, inclusion, and regulated exchange-listed exposure in diversified investment portfolios. This Capital Markets Series will feature deep dives tailored for professional investors looking to expand their understanding of the technological and financial significance of digital assets such as @Bitcoin, @ethereum, @hedera, and @arbitrum, alongside key themes including stablecoins, RWAs, and the evolution of modern financial markets. The highlight is to illustrate pathways for analysis, and safe, secure, regulated exposure to these and other digital assets via traditional brokerages and exchanges. The lineup of speakers and industry experts include: ๐Ÿ”น Andrea Disarรฒ, Principal, Structured Products & Quantitative Analysis, @DeFiTechGlobal ๐Ÿ”น @Forson, President, @DeFiTechGlobal ๐Ÿ”น @itsbrendanma, Head of Investment Strategy, @arbitrum ๐Ÿ”น @JohnKikko, Senior Director, Investments, @hashgraph ๐Ÿ”น Juan Ignacio Ibaรฑez, General Secretary, @MiCA_Alliance ๐Ÿ”น @LewisMcLellan1, Head of Content, @OMFIFDMI ๐Ÿ”น Mariana de la Roche Wills, CEO, @BlackVogel_ ๐Ÿค The event is coordinated in partnership with the @CanadaUKChamber and is being held at the Canadian Embassy's historic Canada House, in Central London - the oldest Embassy in the UK - with gracious support of the Government of Canada. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ June 4th, 2026 If you're an asset manager, institutional investor, or allocator and would like to attend, feel free to reach out for further details. ๐Ÿ“ฉ events@defi.tech ETP details, ISINs, and products links are available in the comments. ๐Ÿ‘‡ @ValourFunds | @DigitalStillman | $DEFT
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๐ŸŽค @Forson, President of @DeFiTechGlobal, appeared on @exame's Future of Money podcast to discuss the rapid evolution of crypto ETFs and ETPs across global markets. In the episode, Andrew shared insights on how exchange-traded products are transforming institutional access to digital assets, the increasing appetite for regulated crypto exposure, and how traditional finance continues to converge with the digital asset ecosystem. The discussion also touched on the expanding role of ETPs in the broader adoption of digital assets and the key developments shaping the industry today. ๐ŸŒ ๐Ÿ“ˆ โžก๏ธ Watch the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=hQGkp6QGโ€ฆ @DeFiTechGlobal @DigitalStillman @ValourFunds @DeFiTechBrasil @DEFTIndex $DEFT
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Our Capital Markets Series is coming to Paris on June 2nd for an special session with @proofoftalk ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท @DeFiTechGlobal, @ValourFunds, and @DigitalStillman are hosting a private VIP session during @proofoftalk. The conversation centers on how traditional capital markets are integrating digital assets through compliant, exchange-traded infrastructure. Attendees include asset allocators, asset managers, family offices, and banks. The format is curated discussion, not a panel stage. ๐Ÿ”’ Invite-only, limited seats ๐Ÿ“ฉ If you're involved in institutional digital asset adoption and want a seat at the table, reach out to events@defi.tech. See you in Paris! $DEFT
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@DeFiTechGlobal and @ValourFunds at the Tampere Investment Fair ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Our team wrapped up a successful couple of days in Tampere at the Tampere Investment Fair. Thank you to the organizers and everyone who stopped by the @ValourFunds booth. @JacobLindberg addressed institutional digital asset allocation, focusing on volatility versus risk, the AI-crypto infrastructure intersection, and macroeconomic shifts driven by defense spending. ๐Ÿ“Š Johanna Belitz presented "Crypto beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum," mapping three distinct ecosystem layers: the Data Layer (@chainlink connects real-world data to blockchains), the AI Layer (@bittensor creates a decentralized AI marketplace), and the Finance Layer (@HyperliquidX operates as a 24/7 decentralized exchange, proving decentralized infrastructure can handle institutional volume when traditional markets are closed). ๐ŸŒ ๐Ÿ’ก The Finnish investor community brought exceptional depth to conversations on technology infrastructure and capital allocation. @DeFiTechGlobal @ValourFunds @DigitalStillman $DEFT
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Institutional access to digital assets is scaling, and regulated infrastructure is increasingly shaping how capital enters the market. In a recent conversation hosted by @The_Hashgraph, @IOV_OWL from @Genfinity sits down with @Forson, President of @DeFiTechGlobal and Chief Growth Officer at @ValourFunds, to discuss the growing institutional demand for regulated $HBAR exposure following a recent $11M institutional investment into @ValourFunds' @hedera ETPs โ€” including US$10 million on Bรถrse Frankfurt and US$1 million on Swedenโ€™s Spotlight. ๐Ÿ“Š Together, they explore how compliant investment structures, transparent market infrastructure, and regulated digital asset products are creating new pathways for institutional allocators to access the digital asset ecosystem. ๐Ÿ’ก Key highlights from the discussion include: ๐Ÿ”น A recent $11M institutional investment into @ValourFunds' @hedera ETPs ๐Ÿ”น @ValourFunds' suite of 102 regulated digital asset ETPs across Europe, the UK, and Brazil ๐Ÿ”น Over $60B in institutional OTC trades processed through @DigitalStillman ๐Ÿ”น The launch of the DVIO Index, tracking both price performance and regulated capital flows across digital assets (defi.tech/indices/overview | @DEFTIndex) ๐Ÿ”น The Capital Markets Series initiative, connecting Web3 ecosystems with institutional allocators and capital markets participants The conversation reinforces a broader market trend: institutional adoption is increasingly being driven by regulated access, transparent investment structures, and scalable financial infrastructure. ๐ŸŽง Watch the full conversation on @hashgraph TV: youtube.com/watch?v=9OO8h6nXโ€ฆ @ValourFunds | @DeFiTechGlobal | @DigitalStillman | $DEFT
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๐Ÿ“ฃ Speaker announcement โ€“ DeFi Technologies Capital Markets Series | Londonย ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Weโ€™re delighted to welcome @itsbrendanma, Head of Investment Strategy at @arbitrum, to our upcoming invite-only Capital Markets Series event at Canada House on 4 June. Brendan will join the panel discussion: โ€œData-Driven Capital Allocation: The DVIO Index & Institutional Investment Signalsโ€. ๐Ÿ“Š He will be speaking alongside: ๐Ÿ”น @Forson, President of @DeFiTechGlobal ๐Ÿ”น @JohnKikko, Senior Director, Investments at @hashgraph ๐Ÿ”น Mariana de la Roche, Founder & CEO of @BlackVogel_ ๐Ÿ”— Explore the #DVIO Index: defi.tech/indices/overview | @DEFTIndex ๐Ÿ”’ Invite-only ๐Ÿ“ Canada House, London ๐Ÿค Held in collaboration with the @CanadaUKChamber and @OMFIF If you're an asset manager, institutional investor, or allocator and would like to attend, feel free to reach out for further details. ๐Ÿ“ฉ events@defi.tech @ValourFunds @DigitalStillman @DeFiTechGlobal $DEFT
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Session VII is now live at #DMS2026: Who bears the risk? Custody, staking and consumer protection in digital assets. Featuring Carla Carriveau (@NYDFS), Andrew Forson (@defitechglobal), Felix Haynes (@coinbase) and Laura Weil (@ESMAComms).
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๐Ÿ›๏ธ @Forson participated in the @OMFIFDMI Digital Money Summit in London, joining Session VII: "Who bears the risk? Custody, staking and consumer protection in digital assets." Andrew was joined by: * Carla Carriveau, @NYDFS * Felix Haynes, @coinbase * Laura-May Weil, @ESMAComms Moderated by Erwin Voloder, @BlockchainforEU @DeFiTechGlobal @ValourFunds @DigitalStillman $DEFT
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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ New conversation with @OMFIF In a recent discussion with @LewisMcLellan1, @Forson, President of @DeFiTechGlobal and Chief Growth Officer of @ValourFunds, explores how regulated exchange-traded products are helping institutional investors access digital assets through a trusted financial infrastructure. ๐Ÿ“Š The conversation dives into how @ValourFunds operates as a regulated digital asset ETP platform, enabling investors to gain exposure to crypto-assets through traditional brokerage accounts without the operational complexity of directly holding digital assets. ๐Ÿ’ก Key topics explored include: ๐Ÿ”น Why regulated ETPs simplify institutional access to digital assets ๐Ÿ”น How DeFi Technologies and Valour use capital flow data to identify stronger market signals beyond price action ๐Ÿ”น The development of the DVIO Index (defi.tech/indices/overview | @DEFTIndex) and its methodology across regulated digital asset products ๐Ÿ”น How metrics such as AUM, flow magnitude, and net capital allocation help reveal where institutional capital is moving ๐Ÿ”น Why transparent structures, regulated exchanges, and standardized investment vehicles matter in digital asset markets The discussion highlights how institutional crypto investing increasingly depends on trusted infrastructure, transparent data, and real capital flow intelligence rather than speculative market noise. ๐ŸŽง Listen to the full conversation here: omfif.org/podcast/breaking-dโ€ฆ @OMFIFDMI @DigitalStillman $DEFT
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๐Ÿ“ข Speaker announcement โ€“ DeFi Technologies Capital Markets Series | London ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Weโ€™re delighted to welcome @JohnKikko, Senior Director, Investments at @hashgraph, to our upcoming invite-only Capital Markets Series event at Canada House on 4 June. John will join the panel discussion: โ€œData-Driven Capital Allocation: The DVIO Index & Institutional Investment Signalsโ€. ๐Ÿ“Š He will be speaking alongside: ๐Ÿ”น @Forson, President of @DeFiTechGlobal ๐Ÿ”น @itsbrendanma, Head of Investment Strategy at @arbitrum ๐Ÿ”น @LewisMcLellan1, Head of Content at @OMFIFDMI ๐Ÿ”น Mariana de la Roche Wills, Founder & CEO of @BlackVogel_ ๐Ÿ”— Explore the #DVIO Index: defi.tech/indices/overview | @DEFTIndex ๐Ÿ”’ Invite-only ๐Ÿ“ Canada House, London ๐Ÿค Held in collaboration with the @CanadaUKChamber and @OMFIF If you're an asset manager, institutional investor, or allocator and would like to attend, feel free to reach out for further details. ๐Ÿ“ฉ events@defi.tech @ValourFunds @DigitalStillman $DEFT
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