Johannesburg, 18 May 2026 – VALR, was a Diamond Sponsor of the Kenya Blockchain & Crypto Conference. Country Manager Peter Mwangi highlighted Kenya’s rise as a digital asset hub, linking it to mobile money success.With the new VASP Act and 2026 Regulations in place, VALR is driving partnerships with its stablecoin expertise and institutional solutions.

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.

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!

Discover how Bitcoin fits into Kenya’s evolving financial landscape. VALR Unfiltered explores crypto adoption, mobile money, and wealth preservation with BitcoinKe’s David Gitonga.