VALR Blog

Can Bitcoin really reach $1 million? This article explores the origins of the million-dollar BTC narrative, key macroeconomic factors, and what it would take for Bitcoin to hit such a target—while highlighting the risks of relying too heavily on price predictions.

Discover how Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has influenced crypto markets through monetary policy and public commentary. This article explores key moments where Powell’s statements moved Bitcoin, his stance on stablecoins, and what his cautious approach means for the future of crypto regulation.

Discover how Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) became the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin. This article breaks down the company’s bold BTC acquisition strategy, the so-called “infinite money glitch,” the financial mechanics behind it, and the risks involved for corporate treasuries exploring crypto.

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.

In the 5th episode of VALR Unfiltered: Money, Meaning & Society, hosted by Ben Caselin, VALR’s CMO, an engaging conversation unfolds with Gianluca Sacco, VALR’s COO. The discussion explores stablecoins, Bitcoin, and the philosophical underpinnings of money and human values, offering insights into the growing crypto landscape.

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

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

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.

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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.

While Uyeda's brief tenure as Acting Chair established the foundation for change, Atkins' confirmed leadership suggests these crypto-friendly policies will continue and potentially expand.

Learn how US Federal Reserve decisions on interest rates, inflation, and policy shape crypto markets, and what the future of regulation means for crypto assets.

Learn how interest rate decisions by central banks affect financial markets - including stocks, bonds, and crypto. This article explores the growing connection between interest rates and Bitcoin, with insights into past trends, Fed policy shifts, and what to watch moving forward.

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.

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