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DeFi Technologies Inc., a financial technology company bridging traditional capital markets and decentralised finance, has announced that its subsidiary Valour Digital Securities Limited has launched the world's first physically-backed Bitcoin staking exchange traded product on the London Stock Exchange Main Market.
The innovative ETP, named 1Valour Bitcoin Physical Staking (1VBS) with ISIN GB00BRBV3124, provides investors with regulated access to Bitcoin alongside a 1.4% annual staking yield reflected in the net asset value at the end of each trading day. The product is fully backed by physical Bitcoin held in institutional-grade cold storage with custody provider Copper.
The launch marks a significant development in the maturation of digital asset markets, offering professional investors and institutions yield-generating exposure to Bitcoin through a regulated, exchange-listed instrument. The ETP is collateralised 1:1 to actual Bitcoin, with holdings secured using sophisticated multi-party computation technology.
Professional investors can access the product through both GBP and EUR listings, with the latter available on Xetra. The ETP's net asset value, Bitcoin entitlements, and indicative prices are published daily, providing full transparency without hidden leverage or complex structures.
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
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.”
Philippe Lucet, General Counsel of Valour
Philippe Lucet, General Counsel of Valour, said:
"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."
The listing adds to Valour's portfolio of over 85 ETPs across major European venues, including the London Stock Exchange, Spotlight Stock Market in Sweden, Börse Frankfurt in Germany, SIX Swiss Exchange in Switzerland, and Euronext in Paris and Amsterdam. DeFi Technologies trades on Nasdaq under DEFT, CBOE CA under DEFI, and GR under R9B.
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