VALR Blog
How Much is 1 XRP in Tether (USDT)?
Wondering how much 1 XRP will cost you? Our up-to-date exchange rate and guide will show you how to buy XRP with USDT.
How Much is 1 DOGE in Rands (ZAR)?
Wondering how much 1 DOGE will cost you? Our up-to-date exchange rate and guide will show you how to buy DOGE with ZAR.
VALR Successfully Completes Latest Proof of Reserves Audit by Hacken
VALR has successfully completed its recent Proof of Reserves audit by blockchain security firm Hacken. The audit confirms VALR’s full 1:1 collateralisation across major digital assets like BTC, ETH, SOL, USDT, and USDC, with reserve ratios exceeding 100%.
How to Buy Toncoin (TON) in South Africa
Follow these steps to purchase Toncoin easily and securely on VALR: 1. Create an account or sign in 2. Deposit ZAR into your account 3. Buy TON
When is the Best Time to Trade Crypto in Kenya?
Discover the best times to trade crypto in Kenya. Learn how market overlaps impact liquidity, volatility, and spreads, and time your trades for maximum impact.
Beyond the Rally: 4 Trends to Watch This Cycle
Beyond the rally, a structural on-chain shift is underway. Robinhood Chain is bringing retail equity investors onto native execution. Four trends define the cycle: retail ownership, CeDeFi, the evolution of money, and agentic finance. Conviction will endure.
VALR Launches 'Borrow': Users Can Now Access Extra Funds Without Selling Crypto
VALR launches Borrow: Unlock cash from your crypto without selling. Africa’s top crypto exchange lets you borrow against BTC, ETH & more as collateral. Instant funds, zero credit checks, full flexibility. Keep your assets & stay positioned for gains.
Beyond the Debasement Trade: How Tokenisation and CeDeFi Are Democratising Global Wealth
US debt tops $40T as Treasury buybacks cut yields, lifting gold past $4,500 and Bitcoin over $79K. Beyond debasement, tokenised RWAs and CeDeFi platforms like VALR are democratising global finance with equal access and regulatory clarity.
Real-World Assets versus Memecoins in Crypto Markets
RWAs vs memecoins: Crypto's stark contrast. Real-world assets tokenise traditional finance, hitting $38B by mid-Aug 2026. Memecoins thrive on culture & speculation at ~$25B. Explore origins, growth, differences & risks.
Robinhood Chain: Tracking the Rise of a Brokerage-Built Layer 2
Robinhood Chain is a permissionless Ethereum-compatible Layer 2 blockchain by Robinhood for tokenised equities and real-world assets. Built on Arbitrum Orbit as an optimistic rollup, it enables self-custody trading with ETH fees (chain ID 4663).
How Much is 1 TRX in Rands (ZAR)?
Wondering how much 1 TRX will cost you? Our up-to-date exchange rate and guide will show you how to buy TRX with ZAR.
How to Buy Stellar Lumen (XLM) in South Africa
Follow these steps to purchase Stellar Lumen easily and securely on VALR:
1. Create an account or sign in
2. Deposit ZAR into your account
3. Buy XLM
Perpetual Futures on Stocks: How Traders Obtain Continuous Price Exposure Without Owning Shares
Equity perpetual futures (stock perps) offer leveraged, 24/7 synthetic exposure to stocks & indices like Apple, NVIDIA & S&P 500: no share ownership, dividends or voting rights. Born from crypto, they use funding rates for price alignment, enable easy shorts & high leverage, but carry liquidation, funding & gap risks.
USDC vs. USDT: How Do the Two Leading Stablecoins Compare?
Explore the key differences between USDC and USDT, the top two stablecoins by market capitalization
How Much is 1 XAUt in USDT?
Wondering how much 1 XAUt will cost you? Our up-to-date exchange rate and guide will show you how to buy XAUt with USDT.
How Much is 1 XRP in USDC?
Wondering how much 1 XRP will cost you? Our up-to-date exchange rate and guide will show you how to buy 1 XRP with USDC.
Understanding Global Equity Indices: How the S&P 500, VIX, Volatility Measures and XYZ100 Function
Discover how global equity indices like the S&P 500 form the backbone of market analysis. Explore float-adjusted weighting, VIX as the fear gauge, realised vs implied volatility, and XYZ100 for continuous leveraged exposure. Key tools for smarter investment decisions.