DeFi Technologies Expands Brazil Push with São Paulo Symposium
Event summary
- DeFi Technologies and Valour will host the DeFi Technologies Insights Symposium in São Paulo on March 16, 2026, as part of the MERGE conference.
- The event spans three days, including an institutional gathering at Theatro Municipal and the main MERGE conference at WTC São Paulo.
- Valour expanded into Brazil in December 2025 with B3-listed ETPs and DEFT31 BDRs, marking its first market entry outside Europe.
- DeFi Technologies and Valour will also speak at the MERGE main stage on March 18, 2026.
- The partnership extends to MERGE Madrid in October 2026, reinforcing long-term commitment to Latin America and Europe.
The big picture
DeFi Technologies is doubling down on Brazil, a key market for digital asset adoption, following Valour's December 2025 expansion. The São Paulo symposium underscores the company's strategy to bridge traditional capital markets and decentralized finance, leveraging institutional engagement and regulatory clarity. The partnership with MERGE extends beyond Brazil, signaling a broader push into Latin America and Europe.
What we're watching
- Institutional Adoption
- How the São Paulo symposium will impact Valour's AUM growth in Brazil and Latin America.
- Regulatory Evolution
- Whether Brazil's regulatory clarity will sustain the momentum for digital asset adoption.
- Market Expansion
- The pace at which DeFi Technologies can replicate this model in other emerging markets.
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