Gio. Feb 6th, 2025

​TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – DeFi Technologies Inc. (the “Company” or “DeFi Technologies”) (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) (OTC: DEFTF), a financial technology company that pioneers the convergence of traditional capital markets with the world of decentralised finance (“DeFi”), is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Valour, a leading issuer of exchange-traded products (“ETPs”) providing simplified access to digital assets, will be a Platinum Sponsor of the fifth edition of the flagship event the Capital Markets Forum (“CMF”), organized by the Saudi Tadawul Group taking place from February 18–20, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Valour and DeFi Technologies’ sponsorship of the CMF 2025 underscores their strategic commitment to expanding their presence in the Middle East and in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia more specifically. This Platinum Sponsorship is an affirmation of Valour and DeFi Technologies’ commitment to support Saudi Arabia’s ambitious economic transformation plan, which aims to build an innovative and sustainable economy as part of the Vision 2030, a blueprint to diversify the economy, empower citizens, create a vibrant environment for both local and international investors, and establish Saudi Arabia as a global leader. Moreover, it underscores their strategic initiative to build on the growing interest in digital assets throughout the Middle East.Held under the patronage of His Excellency Mohammed Al-Jadaan, Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Financial Sector Development Program Committee, CMF Riyadh is the premier platform for discussions on the future of capital markets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond. This year’s theme, “Powering Connections”, highlights Saudi Arabia’s expanding market offerings and its emergence as a pivotal global financial hub.The event will bring together investors, financial institutions, corporate executives, government representatives, and policymakers to explore global economic trends, investment strategies, fintech innovations, ESG considerations, and the evolving role of capital markets in sustainable economic growth.By joining leading financial institutions such as HSBC, EFG Hermes, Bloomberg, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and J.P. Morgan as a sponsor, DeFi Technologies underscores its commitment to driving innovation and expanding access to digital asset investment solutions in the global financial ecosystem. With a core focus on bridging the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi), DeFi Technologies is at the forefront of delivering regulated, institutionally accessible digital asset products that align with the evolving financial landscape.The sponsorship reflects DeFi Technologies’ strategic interest in the Middle East’s financial sector and aligns with its mission to empower investors with seamless access to regulated digital asset products. Through its subsidiary Valour, DeFi Technologies enables retail and institutional investors to gain exposu