- Defi Technologies appoints the former CEO of Commerzbank, Dr Manfred Knof, As a strategic advisor to DEFI Technologies and President of Valor, providing decades of experience in executive leadership in European banking and finance.
- Dr. Knof will stimulate global growth and institutional expansion For Valor by taking advantage of its vast industrial network to develop assets under management, deepen institutional relations and support the development of products and the market.
Toronto, June 02, 2025 (Globe Newswire) – Defi Technologies Inc. (the “” “Business” Or “DEFI Technologies») (Nasdaq: skillful) (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B), a financial technology company fill the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance (“Challenge”), is pleased to announce the appointment of Manfred Knof, former CEO of Commerzbank AG, as a strategic advisor to DEFI Technologies and president of its subsidiary Valor Inc. (“Value“), a leader of products negotiated on the stock market (“ETp) Provide simplified access to digital assets,
This commitment marks an important step in the Mission of DEFI Technologies and Valor to extend regulated access to digital assets. With a robust suite of more than 65 FTEs of digital assets fully covered already listed in the main European exchanges, including Xetra (Germany), Spotlight (Sweden) and Euronext (Paris and Amsterdam) – Valour aims to extend and provide safe and simplified exposure to digital active ingredients in the world.
As President of Valor, Mr. Knof will take advantage of his vast management experience in the European and finance banking sectors to support the ambition of the value of the Valor management (“Alms “) thanks to institutional partnerships with the main financial institutions. Mr. KNOF will also help to extend the coverage of stock research and to deepen relations with institutional investors to consolidate and extend the DEFI technologies investors’ basis on the back of the company’s recent NASDAQ list.
Olivier Roussy Newton, founder and CEO of Defi Technologies, commented:
“We are proud to welcome Dr. Manfred Knof as president of Valor. His record as a transformational leader into European finance and his commitment to sustainable growth and customers focusing on him the ideal partner for our next chapter. This collaboration underlines our commitment to build robust, compliant and long -term bridges between global investors and decentralized finances. ”
Mr. Knof added:
“I am delighted to join the DEFI technologies at this time for the digital asset industry. Together, we will endeavor to extend institutional access to digital assets and strengthen the position of the Valor as an innovative trust in investors around the world. ”
About Dr Manfred Knof
Mr. KNOF is the former chairman of the board of directors (CEO) of Commerzbank AG, where he led a complete transformation which rendered the bank to profitability and strengthened its position among the main European financial institutions. His previous roles include the CEO of Allianz Deutschland AG and management positions of Deutsche Bank and Dresdner Bank. Mr. KNOF holds a doctorate in law from the University of Cologne and an MBA of the NYU Stern School of Business.
During his mandate in Commerzbank, Mr. Knof was responsible for strategy, transformation and sustainability, audit and research. It is recognized for its emphasis on sustainable growth, effective structures and value creation for customers, shareholders and society. Its tested history to stimulate institutional transformation and resilience will be decisive in the next Valor growth phase.
On DEFI technologies
DEFI Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: skillful) (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) is a financial technology company fills the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finances (“” “Fixed). As the first digital asset manager listed in this type, DEFI Technologies offers investors in equities an exhibition diversified to the wider decentralized economy thanks to its integrated and scalable business model. This includes the value of the value, which offers access to more than sixty-five of the most innovative digital assets in the world via regulated ETPs; Stillman Digital, Digital Asset Prime brokerage focused on the execution and institutional quality guard; Search for reflexivity, which provides leading research on the space of digital assets; Neuromics, which develops quantitative trading strategies and infrastructure; And DEFI Alpha, the company’s arbitration and internal negotiation line. With in -depth expertise in the capital markets and emerging technologies, DEFI Technologies builds the institutional gateway to the future of finance. Follow the DEFI technologies on Liendin And X / TwitterAnd for more details, visit https://defi.tech/
About the value
Valor Inc. and Valor Digital Securities Limited (Ensemble, “Value”) Emitted exchanged products exchanged («ETPs “) which allow retail and institutional investors to access digital assets in a simple and secure manner via their traditional bank account. Valor is part of the commercial line of asset management technologies. For more information on value, to subscribe or receive updates, visit Valour.com.
Categovering note concerning prospective information:
This press release contains “prospective information” within the meaning of the applicable legislation on Canadian securities. Prospective information includes, without limiting themselves, the names of officers and administrators; increase in alms; Interest of investors and confidence in digital assets; the regulatory environment with regard to the growth and adoption of decentralized finances; the pursuit of the company and its subsidiaries of commercial opportunities; And the advantages or potential yields of these opportunities. Prospective information is subject to risks, uncertainties and other known and unknown factors that can cause real results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the company, as the case may be, be materially different from those expressed or involved by this prospective information. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the acceptance of VAPs by exchanges; Growth and development of the finance sector and decentralized cryptocurrencies; Rules and regulations concerning finance and decentralized cryptocurrency; General, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Although the company has attempted to identify important factors that could ensure that real results differ significantly from those contained in prospective information, other factors can lead to results as expected, estimated or planned. There is no guarantee that this information will prove to be exact, as real results and future events could differ materially from those provided in such declarations. Consequently, readers should not rely excessively to prospective information. The company does not undertake to update prospective information, except in accordance with the applicable laws on securities.
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For more information, please contact:
Olivier Roussy Newton
General manager
ir@defi.tech
(323) 537-7681
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