VALR Blog

In Episode 4 of "VALR Unfiltered: Money, Meaning & Society," VALR CMO Ben Caselin and Co-Founder Badi Sudhakaran discuss crypto’s role in tackling poverty, promoting financial inclusion, and building fairer economic systems. Exploring themes of wealth, access, and equity, the episode highlights VALR’s mission as a values-driven exchange bridging traditional and digital finance.

A step-by-step guide on how to buy Pudgy Penguins in South Africa using VALR

A step-by-step guide on how to buy Official Trump (TRUMP) in South Africa using VALR

Explore how the UAE is shaping the future of crypto and society in Episode 3 of VALR Unfiltered. Ben Caselin speaks with Bu Salem on blockchain adoption, progressive regulation, digital assets, and the UAE’s vision for inclusive innovation and global leadership.

Explore the unique role of Hong Kong in global finance and crypto innovation in this episode of VALR Unfiltered, as VALR’s CMO Ben Caselin and Gate.io’s CBO Kevin Lee discuss the city’s financial culture, its history with Bitcoin mining, and its potential as a testing ground for decentralized technologies.

Discover how Bitcoin, sound money, and decentralized finance can lay the foundation for a “divine economy”—a long-term vision for a fairer, more compassionate global financial system.

Join VALR’s 20X Your Future competition from 1–31 May 2025. Trade perpetual futures and earn a share of 25,000 USDT in weekly and monthly rewards based on volume and activity.

Start your Bitcoin journey with VALR and earn gold-backed rewards. New customers across Africa can buy Bitcoin and receive XAUT (a digital token backed by real gold) through VALR’s First Buy, First Earn: Gold Edition promotion.

Explore the first episode of VALR Unfiltered: Money, Meaning & Society, where VALR CMO Ben Caselin speaks with Bitcoin Ekasi founder Hermann Vivier about prosperity, decentralisation, and how Bitcoin is driving real-world change in South Africa’s townships.

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

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

VALR has launched DeFi Lending, making it easy to earn hourly rewards by lending crypto like USDC, USDT, and ETH.

Complete your VALR account verification between 17–30 April 2025 to unlock a guaranteed mystery gift. Rewards include discounted trading fees and Bitcoin rewards worth up to $1,000.

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

Discover how VALR’s Co-Founder and CPO, Badi Sudhakaran, built one of Africa’s top crypto exchanges. Learn about product innovation, institutional growth, security, and the future of crypto assets.

VALR has partnered with Pick n Pay and Tether to make everyday crypto payments more rewarding. From 14 April to 18 May 2025, spend R150 or more in USDT (Tether) using VALR Pay at any Pick n Pay store in South Africa, and you’ll automatically stand a chance to earn R5,000 in USDT each week.

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

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

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

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