DeFi Technologies Inc. (the "Company" or "DeFi Technologies"), a financial technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance ("DeFi"), is pleased to announce that Valour Digital Securities Limited (together, "Valour"), a leading issuer of exchange traded products ("ETPs"), has launched the world's first physically-backed Bitcoin Staking exchange traded product (ETP), 1Valour Bitcoin Physical Staking (1VBS), on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) Main Market.

This innovative ETP (ISIN: GB00BRBV3124) gives investors regulated, secure, and easy access to Bitcoin, with the added benefit of a 1.4% annual staking yield, reflected in the NAV at the end of each trading day. The ETP is fully backed by physical Bitcoin held in institutional-grade cold storage with Copper, providing investors both peace of mind and direct exposure to the performance of the world's leading cryptocurrency.

Olivier Roussy Newton, CEO of DeFi Technologies, commented: "We are proud to unveil the world's first Bitcoin Staking ETP to be listed on the London Stock Exchange. This pioneering launch underscores Valour's steadfast commitment to driving innovation in digital asset investment and making institutional-grade solutions available to the UK market. With this product, Valour currently offers investors the ability to earn a yield of 1.4% on properly custodied Bitcoin from a regulated, exchange-listed instrument. Listing the first BTC staking product on the LSE is a true milestone, bridging traditional capital markets with the dynamic opportunities of decentralizedfinance".

Dr. Manfred Knof, Chairman of Valour added: "The launch of the 1Valour Bitcoin Physical Staking ETP on the London Stock Exchange marks a significant advancement for professional investors and institutions seeking secure and efficient access to the digital assetecosystem. By offering simple access to physically-backed, yield-generating Bitcoin exposure, we are setting a new standard for professional investors seeking trusted access to the future of finance".