- DeFi Technologies launches Dubai office and trading desk to serve GCC’s rising demand for regulated crypto investments.
- Subsidiary Valour plans to expand its suite of exchange-traded products (ETPs) from 65 to 100 by end of 2025.
- Strategic move follows growing institutional interest in digital assets across UAE, Turkey, and East Africa.
DeFi Technologies Inc., a Nasdaq-listed firm focused on bridging traditional finance with decentralised ecosystems, has formally entered the MENA market through the launch of its Dubai-based subsidiary, DEFI DMCC.
The firm’s subsidiary Valour, known for its regulated exchange-traded products (ETPs), currently offers access to more than 65 digital assets and intends to grow this number to 100 by late 2025.
Dubai Becomes Gateway for DeFi Technologies’ MENA Expansion
The company’s move comes at a time when the UAE is rapidly emerging as a regional leader in crypto regulation and adoption. With frameworks that encourage innovation while safeguarding investor interests, Dubai provides an optimal environment for companies like DeFi Technologies that offer compliant investment vehicles.
Valour’s new trading desk at the DMCC will cater to increasing institutional interest in assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, but wrapped in familiar structures such as ETPs. These products allow investors to gain crypto exposure without directly managing digital wallets or navigating blockchain complexities.
Beyond the Middle East, DeFi Technologies has already made significant inroads into global markets. In Turkey, the firm partnered with Misyon Bank to launch crypto ETPs, while in East Africa, a collaboration with GulfCap Investment Bank is preparing the cross-listing of its products on the Nairobi Securities Exchange in local currency.
Valour’s products are already accessible on leading European exchanges including Xetra, Spotlight, and Euronext. With over $176 billion now managed globally through crypto ETPs, the demand for regulated, transparent crypto exposure continues to climb—especially among conservative institutions and emerging market investors.
With its Dubai launch, DeFi Technologies is not just expanding geographically—it’s establishing a foothold in one of the most progressive crypto hubs, aiming to shape the future of regulated digital finance across the MENA region and beyond.
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