DeFi Technologies Inc., a financial technology company that pioneers the convergence of traditional capital markets with the world of decentralised finance, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Valour Inc., a leading issuer of exchange traded products (ETPs) that provide simplified access to digital assets, has introduced the world's first and only yield-bearing Bitcoin ETP to German investors in collaboration with the Core Foundation, an organization dedicated to the development of the Core blockchain network. This offering provides German investors exposure to Bitcoin with a 5.65% annualized yield available on Börse Frankfurt exchange. Valour Bitcoin Staking (BTC) EUR ETP was previously introduced to the Nordic Growth Market (NGM) on May 10, 2024.

Trading of the Valour Bitcoin Staking EUR ETP (ISIN: CH1213604544) commenced on June 13, 2024, with a 1.9% management fee, following its previous debut in Sweden. This innovative ETP allows investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin while receiving a remarkable 5.65% annualized yield, all without the need to sell or trade Bitcoin directly.

Valour Bitcoin Staking EUR ETP simplifies investment in the world’s best-known digital asset, making it easier and more secure for investors to participate in Bitcoin's potential upside. The yield is attributed to the Net Asset Value on a daily basis, providing investors with yield without needing to sell or trade their Bitcoin holdings.

Valour Bitcoin Staking EUR ETP generates yield by delegating Bitcoins to a validator on the Core through non-custodial, native Bitcoin staking. Staked Bitcoins receive staking rewards in the form of CORE tokens, which are then reinvested into the product. Core, the underlying blockchain, a Bitcoin-powered, decentralized, secure, and scalable layer 1 blockchain compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) is supported by Bitcoin's Proof of Work through a unique consensus mechanism known as 'Satoshi Plus'. This mechanism enables Bitcoin miners to delegate their PoW to Core validators without impacting their future Bitcoin rewards, thereby unlocking the potential of Bitcoin-secured decentralized applications.

Despite engaging in Bitcoin staking, security remains uncompromised. Custodial control is maintained while yield is generated. Bitcoins are staked through a specific type of native Bitcoin transaction called a ‘stake transaction’, which includes a lockup period and Core staking details such as the Core Validator and the Core reward address. During the lockup period, the Bitcoins cannot be transferred or slashed. Only the owner can transfer the Bitcoins once the lockup period expires.

"We are thrilled to introduce the world's first and only yield-bearing Bitcoin ETP to German investors, offering an unprecedented opportunity to gain exposure to Bitcoin while earning a substantial yield," said Olivier Roussy Newton, CEO of DeFi Technologies.

"Valour Bitcoin Staking (BTC) EUR ETP embodies our commitment to innovation in the digital asset space, providing investors with a seamless and secure way to participate in Bitcoin's growth potential while offering a novel investment avenue for engaging with the world's premier cryptocurrency.” added Marco A. Infuso, Chief Sales Officer of Valour Inc.

“Core Foundation is excited to collaborate with Valour Inc. to launch the world’s first yield-bearing Bitcoin ETP. This groundbreaking product brings BTCfi to a wider audience, and sustainable yield to Bitcoin holders. Investors can now earn yield while maintaining exposure to Bitcoin. This is enabled by non-custodial Bitcoin staking which helps secure the Core blockchain. Core Foundation is proud to be the first and most reliable ecosystem to power these new offerings, underscoring Core’s position as the most Bitcoin-aligned blockchain,” said Core contributor Brendon Sedo.

Core is a Bitcoin-powered blockchain unlocking EMV-Compatible BTCfi beginning with the first ever implementation of Non-Custodial BTC Staking and the world’s first yield bearing BTC ETP. Core is the most Bitcoin-aligned EVM blockchain with ~55% of Bitcoin mining hash power contributing to the network’s security and over 4,700 BTC natively staked in exchange for unlocking Bitcoin utility and rewards. This breakthrough has amassed millions of Core adopters - over 19M unique addresses and 260M transactions since its mainnet launch in January 2023.

DeFi Technologies Inc. (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) (OTC: DEFTF) is a financial technology company that pioneers the convergence of traditional capital markets with the world of decentralized finance (DeFi). With a dedicated focus on industry-leading Web3 technologies, DeFi Technologies aims to provide widespread investor access to the future of finance. Backed 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 DeFi Technologies’ digital community on Linkedin and X, and for more details, visit defi.tech

Valour Inc. and Valour Digital Securities Limited (together, “Valour”) issues exchange traded products (“ETPs”) that enable retail and institutional investors to access digital assets like Bitcoin in a simple and secure way via their traditional bank account. Valour is part of the asset management business line of DeFi Technologies Inc.

In addition to their novel physical backed digital asset platform, which includes 1Valour Bitcoin Physical Carbon Neutral ETP, 1Valour Ethereum Physical Staking, and 1Valour Internet Computer Physical Staking, Valour offers fully hedged digital asset ETPs with low to zero management fees, with product listings across European exchanges, banks and broker platforms. Valour's existing product range includes Valour Uniswap (UNI), Cardano (ADA), Polkadot (DOT), Solana (SOL), Avalanche (AVAX), Cosmos (ATOM), Binance (BNB), Ripple (XRP), Enjin (ENJ), Bitcoin Carbon Neutral (BTCN), Valour Digital Asset Basket 10 (VDAB10) and 1Valour STOXX Bitcoin Suisse Digital Asset Blue Chip ETPs with low management fees. Valour’s flagship products are Bitcoin Zero and Ethereum Zero, the first fully hedged, passive investment products with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as underlyings which are completely fee free.