DeFi Technologies’ Subsidiary Valour Digital Securities Limited Launches the First Bitcoin Staking ETP on the London Stock Exchange

• Pioneering the London Stock Exchange with Bitcoin Innovation: DeFi Technologies’ subsidiary Valour Digital Securities Limited launches the world’s first physically-backed Bitcoin Staking ETP, “1Valour Bitcoin Physical Staking,” on the London Stock Exchange, offering investors unique yield-generating exposure to Bitcoin.

• Attractive 1.4% Staking Yield annually: Professional investors benefit from an annual staking yield, currently set at 1.4%, providing one of the most competitive rates among regulated, exchange-traded Bitcoin products globally.

• Secure, Transparent & Regulated Structure: The product is backed 1:1 with physical Bitcoin held in institutional-grade, “cold storage” custody, ensuring security, transparency, and daily publication of underlying asset entitlements.

• Expanding Horizons for Digital Asset Investment: This listing marks a significant milestone in the maturation of digital asset markets and DeFi Technologies’ mission to bridge decentralized finance with traditional capital markets.

DeFi Technologies Inc, 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 decentralized finance”.

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 asset ecosystem. 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”.

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Philippe Lucet, General Counsel of Valour added: “This breakthrough listing on the London Stock Exchange is not only a major achievement for Valour; it opens an entirely new frontier in digital asset investment. Being the first to offer a regulated Bitcoin Physical Staking ETP on such a prestigious market affirms our leadership and underscores our commitment to pioneering innovative solutions that empower investors and help redefine tomorrow’s financial landscape”.

Elaine Buehler, Head of Product at Valour concluded: “The launch of our Bitcoin Physical Staking ETP on the London Stock Exchange exemplifies our ability to marry regulatory excellence with product innovation. Looking ahead, our roadmap is clear: we will continue to expand both our product lineup and our presence across established and emerging markets”.

Key Product Features

• Yield-Generating Bitcoin Exposure: 1.4% per annum, added to NAV, making it an attractive choice for investors seeking both Bitcoin exposure and passive income in a fully regulated wrapper.
  
  
• Physical Backing & Security: Every ETP share is collateralised 1:1 to actual Bitcoin, with holdings secured in cold storage using sophisticated multi-party computation (MPC) technology, protecting underlying assets.
  
  
• Transparent & Simple Investing: The ETP’s net asset value, Bitcoin entitlements, and indicative prices are published daily, offering full transparency and daily tracking with no hidden leverage.
  
  
• Wide Accessibility: Listed in both GBP and EUR (on Xetra), the ETP is available to professional investors and institutions via the London Stock Exchange’s premier market segment.

The Most Diverse Digital Asset ETP Lineup Globally

Valour offers over 85 ETPs across major European venues, including the London Stock Exchange (United Kingdom), Spotlight Stock Market (Sweden), Börse Frankfurt (Germany), SIX Swiss Exchange (Switzerland) and Euronext (Paris and Amsterdam), reinforcing its leadership in regulated digital-asset investment solutions.