DeFi Technologies Appoints Andrew Forson to Board of Directors

Technology
Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 3:23 pm EDT

Key Points

  • Appointment of Andrew Forson: DeFi Technologies Inc. announced the appointment of Andrew Forson to its board of directors. Forson is a seasoned financial and risk engineer with a background in structured financial products and digital assets.
  • Expansion and Innovation: The appointment aligns with DeFi Technologies’ goals to expand its suite of innovative financial products and services, leveraging Forson’s expertise in financial engineering and digital assets.
  • Company and Product Overview: DeFi Technologies is a financial technology company focused on integrating traditional capital markets with decentralized finance (DeFi). Through its subsidiary Valour Inc., the company offers a range of digital asset exchange-traded products (ETPs), including fee-free options like Bitcoin Zero and Ethereum Zero.

TORONTO, July 31, 2024/PRNewswire/ – DeFi Technologies Inc. (the “Company” or “DeFi Technologies“) (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) (OTC: DEFTF), a financial technology company that pioneers the convergence of traditional capital markets with the world of decentralized finance (“DeFi“), is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Forson to its board of directors (the “Board“).

DeFi Technologies Inc. Logo (CNW Group/DeFi Technologies Inc.)

Andrew Forson is an experienced financial and risk engineer, software architect, and trust and estate practitioner. Currently, he serves as the Head of Ventures and Investments for the Hashgraph Group, the commercialization and enablement arm of Hedera, where he has been instrumental in driving strategic investments and fostering innovation in the digital asset sector.

Mr. Forson brings a wealth of experience from his extensive background in developing structured financial products and his deep understanding of the digital asset landscape. His expertise will be invaluable as DeFiTechnologies continues to expand its suite of innovative financial products and services.

“We are thrilled to welcome Andrew to our Board,” said Olivier Roussy Newton, CEO of DeFi Technologies. “His vast experience in financial engineering and his forward-thinking approach to digital assets will be a tremendous asset to our Company as we continue to lead the way in the digital assets space.”

Andrew Forson holds an MBA from the prestigious Edinburgh Business School. His addition to the Board aligns with DeFi Technologies’ commitment to strengthening its leadership team and enhancing its strategic capabilities in the rapidly evolving digital finance industry.

About DeFi Technologies
DeFi Technologies Inc. (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) (OTC: DEFTF) is a financial 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, DeFiTechnologies 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. and Valour Digital Securities Limited (together, “Valour“) 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. Valour is part of the asset management business line of DeFi Technologies Inc. (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) (OTC: DEFTF).

In addition to their novel physical backed digital asset platform, which includes 1Valour Bitcoin Physical Carbon Neutral ETP, 1Valour EthereumPhysical Staking, and 1Valour Internet Computer 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), Toncoin (TON), Internet Computer (ICP), Chainlink (LINK), Core (CORE), Near (NEAR), Enjin (ENJ), Valour Bitcoin Staking (BTC), Bitcoin Carbon Neutral (BTCN), Hedera  (HBAR), Valour Digital Asset Basket 10 (VDAB10) and 1Valour STOXX Bitcoin Suisse Digital Asset Blue Chip 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 on Valour, to subscribe, or to receive updates and financial information, visit valour.com.