Kenyan crypto fans, big rewards await! VALR’s Kenya KYC & Trade Promotion runs 9–15 Feb 2026. New & existing users: complete KYC Level 2 + $500 trading volume on Simple Buy & Sell to qualify for mystery gifts (Futures fee discounts or crypto airdrops) from $500 pools. 10 randomly selected new users who complete both stand the chance to receive a $25 crypto airdrop!

A step-by-step guide to send money from South Africa to Pakistan with VALR Pay.

Blockchain oracles connect smart contracts to real-world data, enabling DeFi price feeds, insurance payouts, and cross-chain operations. Decentralised oracle networks prevent single points of failure, making on-chain apps more secure and reliable.

Web3 digital identity replaces fragile, centralized logins with self-sovereign IDs using Decentralised Identifiers (DIDs) and Verifiable Credentials (VCs). This user-controlled model boosts privacy, reduces data breaches, and enables secure, passwordless verification across platforms. As digital identity becomes essential worldwide, decentralised identity offers a safer, more inclusive future.

The Cantillon Effect shows how money creation benefits those closest to the source, driving asset inflation while wages lag. Bitcoin’s capped supply and decentralized issuance offer a fairer alternative, while stablecoins provide global access to stronger currencies.

On-chain vs. off-chain transactions define how blockchains balance security, speed, and cost. On-chain data is recorded directly on the blockchain for maximum trust, while off-chain solutions process transactions externally to improve scalability and efficiency.

VALR is South Africa’s largest FSCA-licensed crypto exchange, making it easy to buy, sell, save, earn, and pay with crypto. CEO Farzam Ehsani explains how crypto is the next evolution of money and how VALR is building a more inclusive, global financial system.

Blockchain upgrades can lead to a fork, a split in the network. A hard fork creates a new chain and often a new coin, while a soft fork updates the protocol without splitting the blockchain. Learn how forks work, why they happen, and what they mean for your crypto holdings.

Unlock rewards with VALR Pay this February! Spend at any VALR Pay–enabled retailer using ZAR, USDT, USDC or supported crypto and stand a chance to get up to 25% cashback from a R50,000 reward pool. Randomly selected shoppers will receive their rebate in USDT after the promotion ends.

Follow these steps to purchase Illuvium easily and securely on VALR: 1. Create an account or sign in 2. Deposit ZAR into your account 3. Buy ILV

Follow these steps to purchase Memecoin easily and securely on VALR: 1. Create an account or sign in 2. Deposit ZAR into your account 3. Buy MEME

Explore how social tokens (SocialFi) are transforming the creator economy. From Gravity (G) to DESO and Steem (STEEM), these blockchain assets let creators monetise directly, engage fans, and build decentralised communities in Web3.

Crypto structured products make crypto investing simpler by bundling multiple digital assets into one diversified investment. They offer easy, passive exposure to major cryptocurrencies, helping investors manage risk, diversify portfolios, and access professional strategies without managing individual coins.

Crypto prediction markets turn opinions into tradeable assets, letting users buy and sell shares on outcomes like elections, Bitcoin prices, and economic events. By aggregating real-money sentiment on decentralised platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi, these markets often outperform traditional polls and are emerging as a powerful tool for forecasting in 2026.

Privacy coins are outperforming the wider crypto market, with the sector reaching a $19 billion market cap in November 2025. Assets like Zcash, Monero, and Dash have seen strong gains, driving renewed interest in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. This guide highlights the top privacy coins for 2025, how they work, and the key risks and regulations investors should consider.

了解加密货币现货交易与保证金交易的关键区别，包括运作方式、风险与适用场景，并学习如何在威乐上开始进行现货与杠杆加密交易。

VALR is a leading South African crypto platform, backed by one of the world’s most advanced regulatory frameworks, serving over 1.7 million users globally. With licensed crypto derivatives, real-world asset tokens, staking, and crypto payments at thousands of local merchants, VALR is bridging crypto and traditional finance across Africa.

Wondering how much 10 USDT will cost you? Our up-to-date exchange rate and guide will show you how to buy USDT in South Africa.

VALR has partnered with Checkout.com to enable instant crypto purchases using local currencies and familiar payment methods like cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, expanding seamless global access to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more.

Badi, VALR’s Chief Product Officer, shares how the company is scaling crypto products for over one million users and 1,800+ institutions—balancing simplicity, advanced trading tools, and regulated financial infrastructure to help revolutionise global finance.