Valour’s Entry into Switzerland Marks Strategic Expansion
DeFi Technologies’ subsidiary, Valour, has marked its entry into the Swiss market with a ceremonial bell-ringing at the SIX Swiss Exchange. This event celebrated the launch of two new staking exchange-traded products (ETPs) on July 17, 2025: the 1Valour Hedera (HBAR) Physical Staking and 1Valour Internet Computer (ICP) Physical Staking. These ETPs, which are physically backed, integrate staking rewards into their net asset value (NAV), enabling investors to benefit from protocol yields without the complexities of wallet management or custody.
Significance of the Launch in Switzerland
Valour’s launch in Switzerland represents a significant step in its strategic expansion across Europe, with the country being acknowledged as a premier market for regulated digital asset offerings. The introduction of these staking ETPs showcases Valour’s commitment to providing institutional and retail investors with simplified access to crypto staking rewards, thus enhancing its presence in the rapidly evolving digital finance landscape.
Positive Market Reception for New ETPs
In a statement, Johanna Belitz, Head of Nordics and DACH at Valour, emphasized that the bell-ringing ceremony at SIX signifies a pivotal moment in Valour’s growth trajectory. She noted Switzerland’s progressive stance on regulated digital asset products and expressed excitement about offering compliant access to native protocol yields from HBAR and ICP. Elaine Buehler, Head of Products at Valour, highlighted the strong demand for transparent, yield-generating digital asset products from both institutional and retail investors.
Overview of the Newly Listed Products
The 1Valour Hedera (HBAR) Physical Staking ETP provides investors exposure to HBAR, the native token of the Hedera network, which is designed for enterprise-grade applications with high throughput and a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism. Similarly, the 1Valour Internet Computer (ICP) Physical Staking ETP offers passive exposure to ICP while incorporating native staking yields into its structure. With the introduction of these products on SIX, Valour’s total ETP offerings across Europe exceed 75, with plans to reach 100 by the end of 2025.
About DeFi Technologies
DeFi Technologies Inc. is a pioneering financial technology firm that bridges traditional capital markets with decentralized finance (DeFi). As a Nasdaq-listed digital asset manager, DeFi Technologies provides equity investors with diversified access to the decentralized economy through a scalable business model, which includes Valour’s regulated ETPs and other subsidiaries focused on digital asset services.
Valour’s Role in Digital Asset Accessibility
Valour Inc. and Valour Digital Securities Limited are instrumental in issuing ETPs that facilitate secure access to digital assets for both retail and institutional investors through traditional banking channels. This approach is part of DeFi Technologies’ broader asset management strategy.
Forward-Looking Information Disclaimer
This announcement includes forward-looking information as defined by Canadian securities legislation. Such information encompasses various aspects, including the anticipated performance of newly listed ETPs and market conditions affecting decentralized finance. It is important to note that actual results may differ significantly from those projected, influenced by a range of uncertainties and variables within the market. Readers are advised to exercise caution and not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
