VALR Blog

A step-by-step guide on how to buy Chainlink (LINK) in South Africa using VALR

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

A step-by-step guide on how to buy Cardano (ADA) in South Africa using VALR

A step-by-step guide on how to buy Litecoin (LTC) in South Africa using VALR

Compare Solana and Ethereum in this detailed guide. Explore key differences in architecture, scalability, transaction costs, ecosystems, and use cases. Understand which blockchain suits your needs and how to trade SOL and ETH easily on VALR.

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.

VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange, recently sponsored Istanbul Blockchain Week 2025, where Co-founders Farzam Ehsani and Badi Sudhakaran shared their vision for a global financial system.

Join VALR’s promotion for new customers and earn up to $20 in Bitcoin. Simply sign up, complete verification, and purchase crypto.

Participate in VALR's First Futures Trade Promotion from 1 July to 7 August 2025. Place your first Futures trade of at least $50 and qualify for rewards like trading fee discounts or crypto rewards up to 200 USDT. Plus, the Top 3 traders each week with $1,000 in volume will receive 100 USDT.

Unlock crypto rewards with the VALR Fully Verified Mystery Gift Promotion. Sign up between 1 April and 31 July 2025, complete full account verification, and get a chance to win rewards like discounted Futures trading fees or crypto rewards up to $250. The promotion runs from 1 July to 7 August 2025, with a $2,000 reward pool.

In this episode of VALR Unfiltered, Ben Caselin talks to Dr. David Palmer about Bitcoin’s potential to reshape human consciousness and challenge traditional money systems. They explore how Bitcoin could promote peace and connect to broader philosophical ideas about value and global unity.

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.

Explore how crypto futures trading works through a practical example. Learn how leverage, market analysis, and risk management play a key role in executing trades

Wondering when is the best time to trade crypto? This guide explores market hours, liquidity, and volatility, highlighting optimal trading periods based on global market overlaps, weekdays vs weekends, and high vs low volume periods. Learn how to identify the best times to trade crypto, and use tools and indicators to make informed trading decisions

Crypto futures offer high rewards but come with significant risks like leverage, liquidations, and volatility. Learn how crypto futures work, what risks to watch out for, and practical strategies to manage your exposure when trading on platforms like VALR.

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.

Explore the key differences between USDC and USDT, the top two stablecoins by market capitalization