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Prophecy DeFi Provides Investment Update
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 6, 2023) -  Prophecy DeFi Inc. (CSE: PDFI)...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Prophecy DeFi Provides Investment UpdateToronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 6, 2023) -  Prophecy DeFi Inc. (CSE: PDFI) (\"Prophecy DeFi\" or the \"Company\"), is pleased to provide insights into recent developments in the cryptocurrency market and an update on its go-forward strategy.In November 2021, many cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, reached their all-time highs resulting in a global cryptocurrency market capitalization that exceeded US$3T[1]. Subsequently, the asset class has experienced corrections and periods of consolidation. This contraction is largely attributed to the sector responding to a tightening monetary policy environment, resulting in heightened selling pressure and consequential declines in both market capitalization and trading volumes. Additional market challenges emerged with the collapse of centralized exchanges, namely FTX. These events introduced market contagion and additional headwinds, further influencing the overall decline in the cryptocurrency sector. Simultaneously, the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector has also undergone significant transformations, experiencing a substantial reduction in Total Value Locked (TVL) and yields since its peak in 2021.In a response to these evolving market conditions and periods of volatility, Prophecy DeFi's wholly owned subsidiary, Layer2 Blockchain, has maintained a risk-off approach with its asset allocation and preserved a large portion of its capital in the form of stablecoins. During this time, Prophecy DeFi has minimized its expenses to preserve cash and undertaken a comprehensive review of its investments and cryptocurrency allocations. This strategic evaluation was carried out to optimally position the Company for resilience in the face of market volatility, while maximizing long-term shareholder value.Strategic UpdateProphecy DeFi remains a publicly traded investment issuer whose primary objective is to invest its funds for the purpose of generating returns from capital appreciation and income. It plans to accomplish these goals through investments in cryptocurrency and Web3 sectors. The industry has now entered a new cycle, and the Company remains committed to the long-term importance of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, broadly.Prophecy DeFi's asset allocation is being rebalanced from a historical emphasis...