DEFT · DeFi Technologies Inc.

DeFi Technologies has appointed Russell Starr as Strategic Advisor, leveraging his prior roles as CEO and Head of Capital Markets where he advanced the Nasdaq listing and global investor positioning. This move strengthens the leadership team's capital markets expertise amid the company's expansion in digital assets. CEO Johan Wattenström emphasized Starr's value in financings, market positioning, and investor engagement, signaling a focus on enhancing shareholder value and global presence. Starr's background in M&A, venture capital, and high-impact transactions across public and private markets, particularly in emerging technologies, positions him to drive corporate development initiatives. The appointment occurs at a pivotal time for DeFi Technologies' platform bridging traditional finance and DeFi, including subsidiaries like Valour and Stillman Digital.