Follow these steps to purchase crypto easily and securely on VALR from Kenya using credit/debit card:
1. Create an account or sign in
2. Deposit ZAR into your account
3. Buy crypto

Follow these steps to purchase crypto easily and securely on VALR from South Africa using fiat:
1. Create an account or sign in
2. Deposit ZAR into your account
3. Buy crypto

The crypto market never sleeps. AI now gives traders the edge by processing massive data, spotting patterns, removing emotions, and automating trades in real time.South African traders and global enthusiasts are turning to platforms like VALR for powerful APIs, AI services, and seamless automation.Learn the benefits, tools, and best practices transforming crypto trading today.

USD/JPY (“Gopher”) best times for SA traders (SAST): London-NY overlap 15:00-19:00 - peak liquidity, tight spreads, high volatility. Tokyo session 02:00-11:00 for JPY flows. Trade via VALR Perps.

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%.

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.

Explore the top emerging crypto sectors in 2026: RWA tokenisation (over 25 billion US dollars), DePIN, AI crypto, and stablecoins (exceeding 300 billion US dollars market cap). This article delivers objective data and key metrics on the fastest-growing areas, including prediction markets with 51 billion US dollars in 2025 volume.

Mixx Mobile Money meets Africa's leading crypto exchange. Buy Bitcoin, stablecoins, tokenised gold and more on VALR.

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.