6-K

UNITEDSTATES

SECURITIESAND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of February, 2026.

Commission File Number 001-41056

DEFI TECHNOLOGIES INC.

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

Suite 2400, 333 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5H 2T6

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT 99.1 ****

DeFi Technologies to host Webinar on DEFT Valour Investment Opportunity Index

TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2026 /CNW/ - DeFi Technologies Inc. (the "Company" or "DeFi Technologies") (Nasdaq: DEFT) (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B), a financial technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance ("DeFi"), today announced it will host a webinar, DEFT Valour Investment Opportunity Index, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET, focused on the launch of the DEFT Valour Investment Opportunity (DVIO) Index, an institutional-grade benchmark designed to show how regulated capital is allocated across the digital asset market.

During the webinar, Andrew Forson, President of DeFi and Chief Growth Officer at Valour, will share updates on the DVIO Index launch and discuss the index's insights, implications for regulated investor flows, and how it informs future products and market analytics.

To register for the webinar, visit here.

About DeFi Technologies

DeFi Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: DEFT) (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) is a financial technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance ("DeFi"). As the first Nasdaq-listed digital asset manager of its kind, DeFi Technologies offers equity investors diversified exposure to the broader decentralized economy through its integrated and scalable business model. This includes Valour, which offers access to over one hundred of the world's most innovative digital assets via regulated ETPs; Stillman Digital, a digital asset prime brokerage focused on institutional-grade execution and custody; Reflexivity Research, which provides leading research into the digital asset space; Neuronomics, which develops quantitative trading strategies and infrastructure; and DeFi Alpha, the company's internal arbitrage and trading business line. With deep expertise across capital markets and emerging technologies, DeFi Technologies is building the institutional gateway to the future of finance. Follow DeFi Technologies on LinkedIn and X/Twitter, and for more details, visit https://defi.tech/

DeFi Technologies Subsidiaries

About ValourValour Inc. and Valour Digital Securities Limited (together, "Valour") issues exchange traded products ("ETPs") that enable retail and institutional investors to access digital assets in a simple and secure way via their traditional bank account. Valour is part of the asset management business line of DeFi Technologies. For more information about Valour, to subscribe, or to receive updates, visit valour.com.

About Reflexivity ResearchReflexivity Research LLC is a leading research firm specializing in the creation of high-quality, in-depth research reports for the bitcoin and digital asset industry, empowering investors with valuable insights. For more information please visit https://www.reflexivityresearch.com/

About Stillman DigitalStillman Digital is a leading digital asset liquidity provider that offers limitless liquidity solutions for businesses, focusing on industry-leading trade execution, settlement, and technology. For more information, please visit https://www.stillmandigital.com

***Cautionary note regarding forward-looking information:***This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation.Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to DEFT Valour Investment Opportunity (DVIO) Index; investor confidence in Valour'sETPs; investor interest and confidence in digital assets; the regulatory environment with respect to the growth and adoption of decentralizedfinance; the pursuit by the Company and its subsidiaries of business opportunities; and the merits or potential returns of any such opportunities.Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results,level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company, as the case may be, to be materially different from those expressed orimplied by such forward-looking information. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but is not limited the acceptance ofValour ETPs by exchanges; growth and development of decentralised finance and cryptocurrency sector; rules and regulations with respectto decentralised finance and cryptocurrency; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Although theCompany has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-lookinginformation, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurancethat such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated insuch statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake toupdate any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

THE CBOE CANADA EXCHANGE DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITYFOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE

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For further information: For further information, please contact: Johan Wattenström, Chief Executive Officer, ir@defi.tech, (323) 537-7681; Investor Contact: Greg McNiff, ir@defi.tech

CO: DeFi Technologies Inc.

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