VALR Blog

Quantum computing could eventually challenge Bitcoin’s cryptographic foundations. This article explores how Bitcoin security works, the potential impact of quantum breakthroughs, and how the crypto industry is preparing with post-quantum cryptography.

Learn how to understand (not predict) Bitcoin price movements using sentiment tools like the Fear & Greed Index, the Stock-to-Flow model, and on-chain analytics from platforms like Glassnode. Explore how data and market behaviour offer deeper insights than forecasts alone.

Discover what’s driving gold’s ongoing price surge, from central bank demand and global uncertainty to shifting monetary policy. This article explores the key factors behind gold’s rally and what it means for Bitcoin as a competing store of value.

Discover Sonic (S), the rebranded Layer 1 blockchain formerly known as Fantom. Learn how Sonic achieves sub-second finality, what makes it the fastest EVM-compatible chain, and how to gain exposure to the S token on VALR through trading, margin, or lending.

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.

Explore Bitcoin security and self-custody with Jameson Lopp on The VALR Podcast. Learn why protecting your crypto matters, from hardware wallets to multi-sig setups and privacy best practices.

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Learn how Bitcoin mining works, why it's essential, and what it means for energy, environment, and global power dynamics.

Bitcoin mining is reshaping energy, driving innovation, and influencing geopolitics. Learn why it's now a strategic asset in the global economy.

Market makers and market takers play crucial roles in crypto trading. Makers add liquidity by placing limit orders that sit on the order book, while takers remove liquidity by executing trades instantly at market prices. This guide explains the difference between these two roles, how they affect trading fees, and how you can act as either on VALR.

A step-by-step guide on how to buy Wormhole Token (W) in South Africa using VALR

VALR has partnered with MoonPay to expand global crypto access, enabling users in 180+ countries to buy crypto using credit or debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and other payment methods.

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.