DeFi Development Corp. filed a Form 8-K on November 12, 2026, reporting that its Board of Directors appointed Chief Financial Officer Fei (John) Han to also serve as Chief Operating Officer, effective November 9, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Dual appointment: Fei (John) Han was appointed Chief Operating Officer on November 9, 2026, while continuing in his existing role as Chief Financial Officer.
  • CFO tenure: According to the filing, Mr. Han has served as the company's Chief Financial Officer since April 2025.
  • No compensation change: The filing states there will be no change to Mr. Han's current compensation as a result of the additional role.
  • No related-party interest: The filing discloses that Mr. Han has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
  • Press release issued: The company issued a press release announcing the appointment on November 11, 2026, furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

DeFi Development Corp. Expands Han's Executive Responsibilities

DeFi Development Corp. (NASDAQ:DFDV), an emerging growth company headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, disclosed via an 8-K current report that its Board of Directors acted on November 9, 2026, to expand the duties of Fei (John) Han. The board appointed Mr. Han to serve simultaneously as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately on that date, according to the filing.

The filing notes that Mr. Han has held the CFO position since April 2025. Background information on Mr. Han required by Items 401(b), (d), and (e) of Regulation S-K is incorporated by reference from Part III, Item 10 of the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2026, according to the filing.

The 8-K was signed by Joseph Onorati, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, on November 12, 2026. In addition to common stock (DFDV), the company also has warrants (DFDVW) and Variable Rate Series C Perpetual Preferred Stock (CHAD) registered on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, as listed in the filing's securities registration table.

What Was Disclosed

DeFi Development Corp. reported the appointment of CFO Fei (John) Han to also serve as COO, effective November 9, 2026, with no change to his compensation. The company also furnished a related press release dated November 11, 2026, as Exhibit 99.1.