DeFi Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: DEFT) has uncovered major inconsistencies in share ownership records — a move the company says is critical for protecting integrity and trust in the crypto investment ecosystem.
The review, launched in June 2025 with Shareholder Intelligence Services (ShareIntel) and Urvin Consulting, revealed persistent gaps between shareholder data reported by proxy servicing firms and positions recorded at depositories, including the U.S. Depository Trust Company (DTC) and the Canadian Depository for Securities (CDS).
While small mismatches can occur in normal trading, DeFi Technologies said the scale of these discrepancies raises concerns over transparency in capital markets that underpin digital asset investment products.
DeFi Technologies Identifies Share Ownership and Depository Imbalances, Escalates Trading Review to Protect Shareholder Interests https://t.co/lrxAApEsmU $DEFT $DEFI.NE
— DeFi Technologies (@DeFiTechGlobal) August 12, 2025
CEO Olivier Roussy Newton stressed that accurate settlement data is vital for investor confidence, especially as DeFi Technologies operates regulated crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) through its Valour subsidiary.
“We are committed to detecting, investigating, and addressing irregularities that could impact our shareholders and the broader digital asset market,”
he said.
If reconciliations are not provided by the relevant institutions, the company plans to escalate the matter, citing the need for clean, transparent market data as crypto adoption accelerates.
DeFi Technologies’ operations span several blockchain-focused units, including Valour’s regulated digital asset ETPs, Stillman Digital’s institutional crypto liquidity, Reflexivity Research’s market intelligence, Neuronomics’ AI trading systems, and DeFi Alpha’s proprietary strategies.
The company said ensuring market transparency is not only a shareholder issue but a key factor in maintaining trust in crypto-linked securities and attracting institutional capital to the sector.
Meanwhile, DeFi Technologies reported US$812 million (C$1.1 billion) in assets under management (AUM) for May 2025, marking a 13.5% month-over-month increase. The company saw net inflows of US$12.7 million (C$17.5 million), bringing year-to-date inflows to US$71.4 million (C$99.3 million). The growth was driven by strong market performance and investor demand for its Valour exchange-traded products (ETPs), particularly in BTC, SOL, ETH, ADA, and SUI.
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