DeFi Technologies , a fintech company bridging traditional capital markets and decentralized finance (DeFi), shared an update on its ongoing initiative to enhance shareholder intelligence and market transparency. Launched in June 2025 in partnership with Shareholder Intelligence Services (ShareIntel) and Urvin Consulting, the initiative focuses on monitoring trading and ownership activity of the company’s common shares across all marketplaces.
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Through this effort, DeFi Technologies has been keeping a close eye on both market and non-market activity, as well as how financial institutions handle shares on behalf of their clients. Early findings have revealed noticeable imbalances between the number of shares reported by proxy servicing firms as held by beneficial owners and the number of shares actually recorded at major depositories, such as the Depository Trust Company (DTC) and the Canadian Depository for Securities (CDS). While small discrepancies can occur in normal operations, the company observed persistent differences over certain periods that require further investigation.
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DeFi Technologies has reached out to the relevant parties to request clarifications and reconciliations. If satisfactory explanations are not provided, the company is prepared to take further action.
“As fiduciaries for our shareholders, it’s our responsibility to ensure that trading across all venues is fair and transparent,” said Olivier Roussy Newton, CEO of DeFi Technologies. “These findings underscore why we partnered with ShareIntel and Urvin to spot and address any irregularities that might impact our investors. We will keep investigating and take further action if needed.”
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The company views ongoing vigilance in monitoring trading and settlement data as a key part of protecting shareholders. DeFi Technologies will keep working with ShareIntel and Urvin to investigate these imbalances and engage directly with market participants, ensuring transparency and integrity in reporting.
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