Tens of billions of sensors already track vaccines, vehicles, air quality, and farms. The missing piece? Tamper-proof data that every party can trust without a central middleman. Discover how blockchain makes IoT verifiable, efficient, and truly decentralized.

Discover the best times to trade crypto on weekends. Learn how market overlaps impact liquidity, volatility, and spreads, and time your trades for maximum impact.

Learn how market overlaps impact liquidity, volatility, and spreads, and time your crypto trades in South Africa for maximum impact.

In this episode of VALR Unfiltered, Ben Caselin talks to Shelley Hoverman, Head of Payments at VALR, and Peter Mongi from VALR Kenya. They discuss how mobile money has transformed African finance and why crypto is the next leap.

Decentralised GPU networks are transforming AI infrastructure by tackling the global compute shortage. By leveraging idle hardware and blockchain technology, they deliver scalable, cost-effective power for AI workloads beyond traditional cloud providers.

Learn how market overlaps impact liquidity, volatility, and spreads, and time your crypto trades in the UAE for maximum impact.

Wyden has integrated VALR—Africa’s largest crypto exchange by volume—into its institutional trading network, giving global clients direct access to deep ZAR-denominated crypto liquidity in South Africa. The partnership expands institutional access to 100+ digital assets while supporting compliant trading under the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA).

VALR, South Africa’s largest crypto exchange by volume, has launched the Bitcoin and Gold Bundle (BITGOLD)—a simplified investment product combining Bitcoin (BTC) and tokenised gold (XAUT) in a single, automatically rebalanced portfolio for diversified exposure.

Crypto for cross-border payments offers a faster, cheaper alternative to traditional banking by enabling near-instant, peer-to-peer transactions on blockchain networks. With lower fees, 24/7 availability, and growing use of stablecoins, it’s rapidly reshaping global payments for businesses and individuals.

Ben Caselin, CMO of VALR, shares insights on the exchange’s partnership with the DHL Stormers and its mission to make crypto accessible to everyday South Africans. Through stadium activations at DHL Stadium, fan giveaways, and bold branding, VALR is connecting rugby supporters with the world of digital assets.

Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) use blockchain and token incentives to crowdsource telecom, AI, energy, and cloud infrastructure. With 13M+ daily devices and a projected $3.5T opportunity by 2028 (via the World Economic Forum), DePIN is shifting infrastructure from corporate-owned to community-built.

Inflationary cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin increase supply over time to boost liquidity and network activity. Deflationary assets like Bitcoin limit or reduce supply to create scarcity and support long-term value. Understanding inflationary vs. deflationary crypto helps investors choose between utility and store-of-value potential.

Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) enhance blockchain privacy and scalability by verifying transactions without revealing data. Compare zk-SNARKs, used by Zcash, and zk-STARKs, powering StarkNet, in efficiency, security, and quantum resistance.

From 20 - 24 February 2026, refer friends to VALR and take part in a community-focused rewards campaign. Verified referrals can earn from a $1,250 reward pool, and one randomly selected new referral stands the chance to earn a $250 crypto reward for trading above the required amount.

VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume, highlighted accelerating crypto adoption at the Africa Tech Summit. With rising inflation and high remittance costs driving demand, Sub-Saharan Africa saw 52% year-over-year crypto growth, according to Chainalysis, positioning the continent as a global leader in real-world digital asset innovation.

Learn how to identify crypto bull runs, track market cycles, and use key indicators to invest smarter in Bitcoin and altcoins.

Permissionless (Bitcoin, Ethereum): Open access, no approval. Decentralized, transparent, pseudonymous, trustless. Powers DeFi, NFTs, crypto. Slower but censorship-resistant.Permissioned (Hyperledger, Corda): Restricted/KYC access. Fast, private, scalable, regulation-friendly. Built for enterprise (supply chain, banking, healthcare). Less decentralized.

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.