• Assets Under Management Growth: Valour has experienced a significant rise in its AUM, reaching a record of C$838 million. This represents an increase of 19.8% since February 28th and builds upon a 57.8% growth from January 2, 2024.
• Surging Demand for Regulated Digital Asset Products: The surge in AUM highlights robust demand for Valour’s comprehensive suite of regulated exchange-traded digital asset products. This indicates the effectiveness of the company’s strategy in aligning offerings with investor interests. Recently launched ETPs include Valour Internet Computer (ICP), Valour Ripple (XRP), and Valour Binance (BNB) ETPs.

TORONTO, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – DeFi Technologies Inc. (the “Company” or “DeFi Technologies“) (NEO: DEFI) (GR: MB9) (OTC: DEFTF), a crypto native technology company that pioneers the convergence of traditional capital markets with the world of decentralised finance (“DeFi“), is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Valour Inc. (“Valour“), a leading issuer of exchange traded products (“ETPs“) that provide simplified access to digital assets, has reached $C838 million in assets under management (“AUM”) as of March 14th, up 19.8% from February 28th and marking a significant 57.8% increase since the beginning of the year.

This noteworthy growth underscores the increasing interest and confidence in the digital asset market. Valour’s expansion in AUM can be attributed to the consistent demand for its innovative ETP solutions among investors looking to gain exposure to digital assets in a regulated framework.

In addition to the notable growth in AUM, Valour has recently expanded its product lineup with the launch of several new exchange-traded products. These include Valour Internet Computer (ICP) Physical Staking, Valour Ripple (XRP), and Valour Binance (BNB) ETPs. These recent additions demonstrate Valour’s commitment to providing a diverse range of top investment opportunities in the digital asset space.

DeFi Technologies and Valour remain at the forefront of the evolving digital asset market, contributing to the mainstream adoption of digital assets through regulated, secure, and accessible investment products.

About DeFi Technologies

DeFi Technologies Inc. (NEO: DEFI) (GR: MB9) (OTC: DEFTF) is a crypto native 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 Twitter, and for more details, visit https://defi.tech/

About Valour

Valour Inc. 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. Established in 2019, Valour is a wholly owned subsidiary of DeFi Technologies Inc. (NEO: DEFI) (GR: MB9) (OTC: DEFTF).

In addition to their novel physical backed digital asset platform, which includes 1Valour Bitcoin Physical Carbon Neutral ETP and 1Valour Ethereum 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 Internet Computer (ICP) Physical Staking 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.

For more information, subscribe, or receive company updates and financial information, visit valour.com.

Cautionary note regarding forward-looking information:

This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to the Offering; growth of AUM; breakdown of AUM holdings; development of ETPs; future demand for ETP’s; the regulatory environment with respect to the growth and adoption of decentralized finance; the pursuit by DeFi and its subsidiaries of business opportunities; and the merits or potential returns of any such opportunities. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company, as the case may be, to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but is not limited the acceptance of Valour exchange traded products by exchanges; growth and development of decentralised finance and cryptocurrency sector; rules and regulations with respect to decentralised finance and cryptocurrency; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. The securities offered under the Offering have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Metasphere Labs Inc. (formerly Looking Glass Labs Ltd., “Metasphere” or the “Company“) (Cboe Canada: LABZ) (OTC: LABZF) (FRA: H1N), a leading innovator in blockchain technology and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, is thrilled to announce an upcoming online seminar focused on the latest DeFi opportunities available on the Bitcoin network. Since the third quarter of 2023, the introduction of advanced technologies such as Ordinals, Runes, RGB, Taproot, and BitVM has revolutionized Bitcoin’s capabilities, enabling functionalities that were once exclusive to Ethereum like blockchains, including smart contracts and DeFi applications.

“Bitcoin’s evolution to support smart contracts and DeFi is a game-changer, potentially surpassing even the impact of ETFs on the sector’s growth,” said Natasha Ingram, CEO of Metasphere. “With the unparalleled security and the immense value locked in Bitcoin, these advancements open up a new frontier for decentralized finance, making it possible to implement NFTs, decentralized exchanges, lending protocols, DAOs, and Open Metaverse applications directly on the world’s premier blockchain network.”

Metasphere is excited to offer an online seminar designed to educate participants on navigating the burgeoning world of DeFi on Bitcoin. The seminar will cover essential topics, including the major wallets and protocols on the network, how to access them, and insights into emerging technologies worth watching. This initiative underscores Metasphere’s commitment to fostering a deeper understanding and adoption of DeFi across the broader financial landscape.

The seminar is scheduled for two sessions, the first on April 11^th and the second on April 18^th, 2024. Due to anticipated high demand and the desire to ensure a quality learning experience, registration will be limited to the first 200 participants for each session. Interested parties are encouraged to secure their spot by signing up at https://metasphere.earth/bitcoin-defi-seminar.

“This seminar represents a unique opportunity for investors, developers, and enthusiasts to fully grasp the capabilities of Bitcoin’s DeFi landscape,” Ingram added. “At Metasphere, we believe in the transformative power of these technologies to redefine finance, and we’re excited to guide others through this journey.”

Do not miss this chance to be at the forefront of the DeFi revolution on Bitcoin. Secure your registration today and join Metasphere in exploring the future of decentralized finance.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Natasha Ingram, CEO, Metasphere Labs
Email: info@metasphere.earth

ABOUT METASPHERE LABS

Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Metasphere develops metaverse environments, DAO solutions, gamification, and Web3 / blockchain monetisation strategies aiming to solve social coordination problems for acting on climate change and making a positive impact on the planet.

For further information, please contact:

Metasphere Labs Inc.
Natasha Ingram, CEO
Email: info@metasphere.earth

Forward-LookingInformation
This news release contains “forward-looking statements.” Statements in this news release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations, or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, open metaverse projects and development of virtual world projects.

The material assumptions supporting these forward-looking statements include, among others, that: the Company could mitigate the risks associated with the blockchain and NFT industry; the ability to compete with other businesses in the NFT, metaverse and blockchain markets; the availability of sufficient funding to carry out the Company’s business development plans; favourable market conditions; and the market acceptance for its products.

Although management considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including: the continued growth and adoption of NFT, metaverse and blockchain offerings; the cost of developing and designing NFTs and metaverses is economically viable; the Company being able to attract and retain a sufficient workforce with desired skillsets to develop the Company’s digital offerings; the availability of offerings provided by third-parties in the NFT, metaverse development and online gaming market to identify potential transactions; the increasing adoption of NFTs as a solution for various online gaming, entertainment and collectible uses; the Company having the ability to mitigate the risks associated with the blockchain and NFT industry; and the ability to compete with other businesses in the NFT, metaverse development, content creation and collectibles market.

Although management considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including: the risk that the Company’s offerings are not accepted by the consumer, the risk that other competitors may offer similar digital offerings; the risk that there may be negative changes in general economic and business conditions; the risk that the Company may have negative operating cash flow and not enough capital to complete the development of any of its technologies; the risk that the Company may not be able to obtain additional financing as necessary; the risk that there may be increases in capital and operating costs; the risk that the NFT technology may be subject to fraud and other failures; the risk that there may be technological changes and developments in the blockchain that make the NFT solutions obsolete; risks relating to regulatory changes or actions which may impede the development or operation of the blockchain solutions; the risk that other competitors may release similar blockchain offerings; the potential future unviability of the NFT market in general; the volatile cost of the amount of computational effort required to execute specific operations on the blockchain, and other general risks involved in the blockchain solutions.

Risks and uncertainties about the Company’s business are more fully discussed in the Company’s disclosure materials, including its reports filed with the Canadian securities regulators and which can be obtained from www.sedarplus.ca.

Any of these risks may cause the Company’s actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Further, although the Company has attempted to identify factors that could cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results, levels of activity, performance or achievements not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. These forward- looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and Canada. Although the Company believes that any beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this news release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that any such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. The Company does not assume any liability for disclosure relating to any other company mentioned herein.

SOURCE: METASPHERE LABS INC.