VALR Blog
How to Avoid Rug Pulls as a Crypto User
Learn how to avoid rug pulls and stay safe in the crypto market. Discover the warning signs, types of scams, and tips to protect your investments from fraud.
Exclusive Interview | VALR CMO Ben Caselin: How to Become the Largest Exchange in South Africa?
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.
比特币与黄金:平衡交易竞赛
在VALR上交易BTC和XAUT,争夺25,000美元奖励的份额!加入比特币与黄金交易竞赛,时间为2025年2月28日至3月27日。交易越多,赢得越多!
Bitcoin vs Gold: The Great Re-Balancing Trading Competition
Trade BTC & XAUT on VALR and compete for a share of $25,000 in rewards! Join the Bitcoin vs Gold Trading Competition from 28 Feb – 27 Mar 2025. Trade more to win more!
Bitcoin, Energy & Prosperity: South Africa’s Opportunity to Lead Bitcoin Adoption By Example
Can Bitcoin mining solve South Africa’s energy crisis and boost economic growth? In this episode of The VALR Podcast, Stafford Masie, tech entrepreneur and Chairman of Altvest Capital, explains how Bitcoin mining could stabilise the grid, reduce Eskom’s debt, and reshape the economy. Plus, discusses Altvest’s move as the first publicly traded African company to adopt a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
Refer & Earn: Invite South Africans Abroad to VALR
Refer South Africans abroad to VALR and earn rewards! Get up to R2,500 for successful referrals, while new users can earn up to R1,000 by signing up, verifying, and depositing. Offer runs from 24 Feb – 9 Mar 2025. Rewards are limited - so act fast!
Lending Crypto For Yield & Margin Trading Explained
Discover how margin trading and lending work on VALR, including how to borrow, lend, and earn hourly yield on your crypto assets or fiat, such as South African rands (ZAR).
Should South Africa Hold Bitcoin as a Strategic Reserve? | Ft. Michael Jordaan, CEO of Montegray & Former FNB CEO
Listen to the first episode of Season 2 of The VALR Podcast as host Farzam Ehsani speaks with Michael Jordaan, CEO of Montegray and former FNB CEO, about Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, the future of finance in South Africa, and whether the country should hold Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset.
First Buy, First Earn with VALR
New South African VALR users can get R100 in Bitcoin when they sign up, verify their account, and buy R500+ in crypto. Plus, 10 lucky winners will get R1,000 in Bitcoin! Limited rewards - sign up now!
Pudgy Penguins 101: Everything You Should Know About the NFT Project and PENGU Token
Pudgy Penguins is an NFT success story, bridging Web2 and Web3 through community-driven growth, viral social media, and physical toy sales. Discover its journey, the new PENGU token, and how it’s reshaping the NFT space.
What Is Dollar-Cost Averaging and How to DCA Crypto
Automate your crypto investments with VALR’s Repeat Orders feature using a dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy. Set up recurring purchases effortlessly to mitigate volatility and invest consistently over time.
How to Store Bitcoin (BTC) Safely
Learn how to safely store Bitcoin (BTC) with our ultimate guide on wallets, security best practices, and common mistakes to avoid. Protect your crypto assets with expert tips on cold storage, two-factor authentication, and secure key management.
Analysing Bitcoin's Use Case as a Strategic Reserve Asset
Trump's plan for a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve has sparked global interest, with countries like Switzerland, Germany, and Russia exploring similar moves. Discover the potential benefits, risks, and global trends shaping Bitcoin's role as a reserve asset.
How to Avoid Crypto Scams: 8 Tips to Keep Your Cryptocurrency Safe From Hackers
Learn how to spot and avoid common crypto scams in 2025. Follow these 8 simple tips to protect your crypto assets from fraudsters.
Crypto Security Best Practices to Shield Your Digital Investments
Protect your crypto from hackers and scams with essential security best practices. Learn how to secure your VALR account, spot phishing attempts, and stay safe in the crypto market.
Crypto Exchange VALR Launches Lending Product Offering Hourly Yield on Crypto and ZAR Balances
Earn hourly yield on ZAR, Bitcoin, stablecoins (USDT/USDC) and other crypto assets.