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DeFi Technologies Subsidiary, Valour, Forges Strategic Collaboration with Core Foundation to Launch Innovative Bitcoin ETPs

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Innovative Bitcoin ETPs Launch: DeFi Technologies Inc. and Valour partner with the Core Foundation to launch groundbreaking Exchange Traded Products ("ETPs"), including a first-of-its-kind Yield Bearing BTC ETP and a novel Core ETP, leveraging Core Chain's unique blockchain features.

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  • Innovative Bitcoin ETPs Launch: DeFi Technologies Inc. and Valour partner with the Core Foundation to launch groundbreaking Exchange Traded Products ("ETPs"), including a first-of-its-kind Yield Bearing BTC ETP and a novel Core ETP, leveraging Core Chain's unique blockchain features.
  • Core Chain is a cutting-edge, Bitcoin-powered, EVM-compatible blockchain that incorporates Bitcoin miners and BTC stakers into its security in exchange for rewards.
  • This collaboration is set to develop innovative ETPs that leverage Core Chain's unique blockchain capabilities, introducing a first-of-its-kind Yield Bearing BTC ETP and a novel Core ETP.
  • "This collaboration with the Core Foundation and the launch of our innovative ETPs are emblematic of our commitment to leading this charge.

DeFi Technologies’ Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Valour Inc., Bitcoin Suisse AG, and STOXX Launch the 1Valour STOXX Bitcoin Suisse Digital Asset Blue Chip ETP

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Launch of 1Valour STOXX Bitcoin Suisse Digital Asset Blue Chip ETP: DeFi Technologies Inc. announces a collaborative product from Valour Inc., Bitcoin Suisse AG, and STOXX, offering a diversified investment in top blue-chip digital assets through a new Exchange Traded Product (ETP).

Key Points: 
  • Launch of 1Valour STOXX Bitcoin Suisse Digital Asset Blue Chip ETP: DeFi Technologies Inc. announces a collaborative product from Valour Inc., Bitcoin Suisse AG, and STOXX, offering a diversified investment in top blue-chip digital assets through a new Exchange Traded Product (ETP).
  • Innovative Methodology and Partnerships: The ETP, tracking the STOXX Digital Asset Blue Chip X Index, is based on a rule-based passive index methodology, leveraging Bitcoin Suisse's Global Crypto Taxonomy for asset classification.
  • We are proud to collaborate with well established and trusted partners in the global financial markets for the launch of this innovative product.“
    The 1Valour STOXX Bitcoin Suisse Digital Asset Blue Chip ETP is uniquely structured to track the performance of the STOXX Digital Asset Blue Chip X Index.
  • This ETP is the result of a synergistic collaboration between Valour, Bitcoin Suisse, and STOXX, each bringing unique strengths to the table.

Full Schedule Released for Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2024

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

HONG KONG, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the success of its record-breaking 2023 event, HK Web3 Festival is returning for its second edition from 6 to 9, April at Hall3FG, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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  • HONG KONG, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the success of its record-breaking 2023 event, HK Web3 Festival is returning for its second edition from 6 to 9, April at Hall3FG, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
  • Hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group, the Festival will convene over 160 game-changing projects, 100 media and 300+ notable speakers to exchange up-to-date knowledge, experiences, and views that are expected to shape the narrative around Web3 and blockchain.
  • With the event taking place in the innovation-rich city of Hong Kong, the Web3 Festival 2024 converges East and West ideologies.
  • It sets four regular conference areas and an open stage, providing an avenue for eclectic discussions around Web3, idol performance, Web3 professional esports tournament, and more!

Full Schedule Released for Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2024

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

HONG KONG, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the success of its record-breaking 2023 event, HK Web3 Festival is returning for its second edition from 6 to 9, April at Hall3FG, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the success of its record-breaking 2023 event, HK Web3 Festival is returning for its second edition from 6 to 9, April at Hall3FG, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
  • Hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group, the Festival will convene over 160 game-changing projects, 100 media and 300+ notable speakers to exchange up-to-date knowledge, experiences, and views that are expected to shape the narrative around Web3 and blockchain.
  • With the event taking place in the innovation-rich city of Hong Kong, the Web3 Festival 2024 converges East and West ideologies.
  • It sets four regular conference areas and an open stage, providing an avenue for eclectic discussions around Web3, idol performance, Web3 professional esports tournament, and more!

DeFi Technologies' Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Valour Inc., Bitcoin Suisse AG, and STOXX Launch the 1Valour STOXX Bitcoin Suisse Digital Asset Blue Chip ETP

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Launch of 1Valour STOXX Bitcoin Suisse Digital Asset Blue Chip ETP: DeFi Technologies Inc. announces a collaborative product from Valour Inc., Bitcoin Suisse AG, and STOXX, offering a diversified investment in top blue-chip digital assets through a new Exchange Traded Product (ETP).

Key Points: 
  • Launch of 1Valour STOXX Bitcoin Suisse Digital Asset Blue Chip ETP: DeFi Technologies Inc. announces a collaborative product from Valour Inc., Bitcoin Suisse AG, and STOXX, offering a diversified investment in top blue-chip digital assets through a new Exchange Traded Product (ETP).
  • This collaboration has been leveraging the unique capabilities and extensive expertise of both Valour and Bitcoin Suisse in the digital asset market.
  • The 1Valour STOXX Bitcoin Suisse Digital Asset Blue Chip ETP is uniquely structured to track the performance of the STOXX Digital Asset Blue Chip X Index.
  • This ETP is the result of a synergistic collaboration between Valour, Bitcoin Suisse, and STOXX, each bringing unique strengths to the table.

RBC iShares Opens the Market

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

TORONTO, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - The team at RBC iShares, led by Helen Hayes, Head of iShares Canada, BlackRock and Mark Neill, Managing Director and Head of RBC ETFs & Strategic Alliances at RBC Global Asset Management Inc., joined Graham MacKenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market and celebrate the fifth year of the RBC iShares alliance.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - The team at RBC iShares, led by Helen Hayes, Head of iShares Canada, BlackRock and Mark Neill, Managing Director and Head of RBC ETFs & Strategic Alliances at RBC Global Asset Management Inc., joined Graham MacKenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market and celebrate the fifth year of the RBC iShares alliance.
  • RBC iShares ETFs are comprised of RBC ETFs managed by RBC Global Asset Management Inc. and iShares ETFs managed by BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited.
  • RBC iShares is a strategic alliance formed in 2019 between RBC Global Asset Management and BlackRock Canada.
  • RBC iShares provides the largest suite of ETFs to Canadians, and leverages the combined investment expertise of Canada's largest asset manager and the world's largest ETF provider to help advisors build efficient portfolios that meet the needs of their clients.

CI GAM Opens the Market

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Jennifer Sinopoli, Executive Vice-President and Head of Distribution, CI Global Asset Management (CI GAM), along with members of the CI GAM team, joined Graham MacKenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market and celebrate the launch of the CI U.S.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Jennifer Sinopoli, Executive Vice-President and Head of Distribution, CI Global Asset Management (CI GAM), along with members of the CI GAM team, joined Graham MacKenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market and celebrate the launch of the CI U.S.
  • Enhanced Momentum Index ETF (TSX: CMOM) and the CI U.S.
  • CMOM and CVLU target the momentum and value factors using indexes newly developed by VettaFi, LLC.
  • CI GAM is Canada's fifth-largest ETF provider, with approximately $21 billion in ETF assets under management (as at December 31, 2023).

CIBC Miracle Day Opens the Market

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

TORONTO, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Mudit Jain, Managing Director, Wealth Solutions at CIBC Private Wealth, along with representatives from HEROS Hockey, joined Graham Mackenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market to celebrate the bank's 39th CIBC Miracle Day.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Mudit Jain, Managing Director, Wealth Solutions at CIBC Private Wealth, along with representatives from HEROS Hockey, joined Graham Mackenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market to celebrate the bank's 39th CIBC Miracle Day.
  • On the first Wednesday of every December, CIBC Capital Markets and CIBC Wood Gundy teams donate their fees and commissions to help kids around the world access vital support services and programs.
  • Since 1984, Miracle Day has raised more than $272 million globally.
  • Part of the CIBC Foundation, Miracle Day aims to create a world without limits to ambition and a more equitable society, exemplifying CIBC's genuinely caring belief that together with a shared vision, we can overcome obstacles and emerge more united, resilient, prosperous, and ready for the future.

DeFi Technologies' Subsidiary Valour Inc. Announces Plans to Launch a Physical Backed ETP for the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) Token in Collaboration with DFINITY Foundation

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Expansion of Physical Backed ETPs: DeFi Technologies' subsidiary, Valour Inc., announces a new product offering launching a physical backed Exchange Traded Product (ETP) for the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) token in collaboration with DFINITY Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • Expansion of Physical Backed ETPs: DeFi Technologies' subsidiary, Valour Inc., announces a new product offering launching a physical backed Exchange Traded Product (ETP) for the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) token in collaboration with DFINITY Foundation.
  • Pioneering Blockchain Innovation: The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) is a blockchain platform designed to extend the functionality of Web3.
  • Valour also recently announced the launch of the 1Valour Bitcoin Physical Carbon Neutral ETP (ISIN: GB00BQ991Q22) on June 15, 2023.
  • Additionally, Valour offers fully hedged digital asset ETPs, with listings across European exchanges, banks, and broker platforms.

HKEX Welcomes APAC's First Saudi Arabian ETF

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

First Saudi Arabian ETF listed in Hong Kong, offering global and regional investors unique Middle East exposure in Hong Kong

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  • First Saudi Arabian ETF listed in Hong Kong, offering global and regional investors unique Middle East exposure in Hong Kong
    ADT of Hong Kong-listed ETPs reached HK$14 billion YTD 2023, up over 20% year-on-year
    HONG KONG, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to welcome today (Wednesday) the listing of Asia Pacific's first ETF to track Saudi Arabian equities – the CSOP Saudi Arabia ETF (Stock code: 2830 / 82830).
  • This ETF, which tracks the FTSE Saudi Arabia Index, provides investors with a new opportunity to invest in Saudi Arabia's capital markets through a Hong Kong-listed ETF, further enhancing the global connectivity of Hong Kong's ETF market.
  • The new ETF complements a huge array of thematic and country specific ETFs listed in Hong Kong and will be the world's biggest Saudi-focused ETF.
  • HKEX Co-Operating Officer & Head of Equities, Wilfred Yiu, said: "We are delighted to be the first exchange in Asia Pacific to provide investors with direct access to Saudi Arabia's capital market opportunities through an ETF.