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DeFi Technologies subsidiary Valor Inc. repays $19.5 million in outstanding loans, increasing digital asset collateral for revenue generation
TORONTO, May 7, 2024 /CNW/ – DeFi Technologies Inc. (the “Business” Or “DeFi Technologies“) (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) (OTC: DEFTF), a fintech company pioneering the convergence of traditional capital markets with the world of decentralized finance (“Challenge“), is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Valor Inc. (“Value“), a major issuer of exchange-traded products (“AND P“) which provide simplified access to digital assets, successfully repaid $19.5 million in outstanding loans (the “Loans“). As of April 30, 2024, and due to favorable trading conditions, Valor had fully repaid balances of US$6 million and US$13.5 million, which were secured by BTC and ETH collateral, respectively. None no other capital or debt has been raised to repay the loan.
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The loans, which were structured with “open term” terms allowing for flexible repayment, were fully repaid on April 30, 2024. This strategic financial management will result in substantial savings for Valor, eliminating monthly interest charges of approximately US$226,000, or US$2,712,000. annually.
Additionally, the repayment of the loans released the collateral for digital assets in Valor’s operational domain (approximately 100 BTC and 5,000 ETH). These digital assets, previously tied up as collateral, are now available to be staked and generate additional revenue for Valor.
This development demonstrates Valor’s financial health and prudent capital management. By releasing additional digital assets and reducing its financial liabilities, Valor continued its commitment to leveraging its financial agility to strengthen its market position and capitalize on emerging opportunities in the digital asset space.
About DeFi technologies
DeFi Technologies Inc. (CBOE CA: CHALLENGE) (GR: R9B) (OTC: DEFTF) is a fintech company pioneering the convergence of traditional capital markets with the world of decentralized finance (DeFi). Focusing specifically on industry-leading Web3 technologies, DeFi Technologies aims to provide widespread investor access to the future of finance. Supported by an esteemed team of experts with extensive experience in financial markets and digital assets, we are committed to revolutionizing the way individuals and institutions interact with the evolving financial ecosystem. Join the DeFi Technologies digital community on Linkedin And Twitterand for more details visit https://defi.tech/
About Valor
Valor Inc. and Valor Digital Securities Limited (together, “Value“) issues exchange-traded products (“AND P”) which allow retail and institutional investors to access digital assets like Bitcoin simply and securely through their traditional bank account. Valor is part of the asset management business segment of DeFi Technologies Inc. (CBOE CA: CHALLENGE) (GR: R9B) (OTC: DEFTF).
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In addition to their new physical-backed digital asset platform, which includes 1Valor Bitcoin Physical Carbon Neutral AND P, 1Valor Ethereum physical stakingAnd Physical Staking of 1Valour Internet Computers, Valor offers fully hedged digital asset ETPs with low to no management fees, with product listings on European exchanges, banks and brokerage platforms. Valor’s existing product line includes Valor Uniswap (United), Cardano (ADA), Peas (POINT), Solana (GROUND), Avalanche (AVAX), Cosmos (ATOM), Binance (BNB), Ripple (XRP), Enjin (ENJ), carbon-neutral Bitcoin (BTCN), Valor 10 Digital Asset Basket (VDAB10) And 1Valor STOXX Bitcoin Switzerland Blue Chip Digital Asset ETP with low management fees. Valor’s flagship products are Bitcoin Zero and Ethereum Zero, the first passive investment products fully hedged with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as completely free underlyings.
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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, Valor’s ability to generate revenue from its digital assets; future interest charges; the development and listing of future ETPs; the regulatory environment as it relates to the growth and adoption of decentralized finance; the pursuit by the Company and its subsidiaries of business opportunities; and the merits or potential returns of such opportunities. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company, as applicable, to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, acceptance of Valor exchange-traded products by exchanges; the growth and development of the decentralized finance and cryptocurrency sector; rules and regulations regarding decentralized finance and cryptocurrency; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. 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 those contained in forward-looking information. anticipated, estimated or hoped for. 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. Therefore, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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