VALR Blog

Rising crypto prices fuel memes that belittle the nine-to-five, overlooking work’s profound value. When seen as service, labour is a noble act, building society and character. Discontent arises from fiat currency’s inflation, eroding rewards. Sound money like Bitcoin or gold upholds fairness, preserving the lasting worth of effort.

As Africa pushes for de-dollarization, VALR’s Badi Sudhakaran highlights why USD-based stablecoins may outperform efforts like PAPSS in driving cross-border payments. Explore how stablecoins are reshaping Africa’s financial future.

Explore Farzam Ehsani's insightful speech at Istanbul Blockchain Week 2025, where he discusses the future of global finance, the role of cryptocurrency in reshaping financial systems, and the importance of trust and integrity in the industry. Learn how digital currencies could replace traditional fiat systems, creating a borderless, unified financial world.

Discover key insights from Badi Sudhakaran's panel at Istanbul Blockchain Week 2025, where he discusses the future of crypto adoption, institutional infrastructure, and the role of regulation in emerging markets. Learn about VALR’s vision for a more inclusive global financial system.

Ben Caselin and Dr. David Palmer discuss how Bitcoin, China’s DaTong vision, and the role of money and technology are reshaping the future. They explore how Bitcoin could foster global cooperation and new forms of human connection in today’s rapidly evolving world.

Badi Sudhakaran, Co-Founder of VALR, shares his journey from India to South Africa and how cryptocurrency can empower individuals and bridge financial divides. Explore the potential of crypto to create a more inclusive and ethical financial system.

Hong Kong’s crypto-friendly policies, Bitcoin ETFs and digital asset leadership give it a unique chance to redefine global finance with ethics and purpose.

In a world marked by division and disruption, some nations are charting a hopeful path forward. In this article, Ben Caselin, CMO of VALR, explores how countries like the UAE, Singapore, El Salvador, and Bhutan are reimagining progress through visionary leadership, tech innovation, and inclusive values, offering lessons for a more balanced and humane global future.

Stablecoins are gaining momentum worldwide, from major banks to everyday use in unstable economies. But are they a lasting solution or just digital fiat? In this piece, Ben Caselin, CMO of VALR, explores why Bitcoin may offer a more enduring path.

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.

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.

Learn more on how VALR is driving crypto adoption in Africa. In this Cointelegraph AMA, CMO Ben Caselin and COO Gianluca Sacco discuss regulations, crypto lending, and VALR’s growth.

Ben Caselin’s lecture at The University of Hong Kong explores how spirituality shapes financial innovation, highlighting Bitcoin’s role in ethics, inclusion, and global stability.

VALR CEO, Farzam Ehsani, shares why Bitcoin is a strong hedge against inflation and currency depreciation, making it an ideal treasury asset for businesses in emerging markets.

In an exclusive interview, VALR’s CMO, Ben Caselin, discusses Bitcoin adoption, crypto regulations, and VALR’s global expansion. Learn how South Africa’s largest exchange is shaping the future of crypto.

Summary of VALR’s CEO, Farzam Ehsani’s interview on Bonnie Blockchain.

Explore how technology like Bitcoin, combined with new institutions grounded in spiritual principles, can pave the way toward achieving true world peace and unity.

In a recent interview on Bonnie Blockchain, Farzam Ehsani, CEO of VALR, discussed the future of the global financial system, Bitcoin’s role, and the challenges of transitioning to a unified, borderless economy.

Farzam Ehsani, CEO of VALR, urged the crypto industry to prioritise transparency and unity in building a better, more honest financial system during his Token2049 keynote in Singapore.

Ben Caselin, VALR's CMO, highlights Africa’s untapped blockchain potential and why VCs should pay attention.