DeFi Technologies, a financial technology company focused on connecting traditional capital markets with decentralized finance, has announced a strategic partnership with MERGE, one of Latin America’s leading conferences dedicated to crypto, fintech, and financial innovation. As part of this collaboration, the company will host its DeFi Technologies Insights Symposium in São Paulo on March 16, 2026, bringing together global industry leaders to discuss the future of digital finance.
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MERGE is expected to attract more than 5,000 participants, including regulators, policymakers, institutional investors, and fintech innovators from Latin America, Europe, and the United States. With over 300 speakers and multiple stages, the event will serve as a major platform for conversations around digital assets, blockchain infrastructure, and financial transformation. The conference will be conducted in both English and Portuguese, reflecting its global reach and regional significance.
The DeFi Technologies Insights Symposium will serve as a key highlight during MERGE week. The event will focus on the growing role of digital assets, real-world asset tokenization, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technologies across institutional and sovereign markets. It will also provide an opportunity for financial leaders to explore investment trends, regulatory developments, and the expanding adoption of decentralized financial infrastructure.
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Following the symposium, MERGE will host its Institutional Summit on March 17 at the historic Theatro Municipal de São Paulo. This exclusive gathering will bring together senior decision-makers from financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and government organizations for in-depth discussions on the future of financial markets. The main MERGE conference will take place on March 18 and 19 at the World Trade Center São Paulo, offering two days of networking, panels, and strategic dialogue among global fintech and crypto leaders.
Executives from DeFi Technologies and its subsidiary Valour will also participate in keynote discussions during the main conference. Their sessions will focus on institutional adoption of digital assets, the evolution of decentralized finance, and how traditional financial systems are increasingly integrating with blockchain-based infrastructure. Their participation highlights the company’s growing influence in regulated digital asset markets and its commitment to supporting institutional engagement.
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Brazil has emerged as a key market for DeFi Technologies and Valour, reflecting the country’s rapid growth in digital asset adoption and financial innovation. In late 2025, Valour expanded its presence in Brazil by launching a suite of digital asset exchange-traded products listed on the B3 exchange. These offerings provide Brazilian investors with locally accessible exposure to major cryptocurrencies and digital asset investments through familiar brokerage platforms.
Hosting the Insights Symposium in São Paulo represents an important step in strengthening DeFi Technologies’ long-term presence in Latin America. The company views Brazil as a strategic hub where institutional demand, regulatory clarity, and technological innovation are converging. By engaging directly with market participants, regulators, and investors, DeFi Technologies aims to support education, foster collaboration, and expand access to regulated digital asset solutions.
The partnership with MERGE also reflects a broader international strategy. DeFi Technologies and Valour plan to continue their collaboration at MERGE Madrid in October 2026, reinforcing their commitment to advancing institutional dialogue and cross-border fintech innovation. Through these efforts, the company is helping bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralized technologies while contributing to the global growth of digital asset markets.
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