VALR Blog
Rethinking Volatility: A Pathway to Detachment and Service
In a world of constant volatility-whether in crypto, finance, health, or society-how can individuals find meaning, resilience, and purpose? Drawing from personal experience in crypto, philosophical insights, and Baha’i teachings, this reflection explores how impermanence can be a catalyst for personal growth, detachment, and selfless service. Rather than resisting uncertainty, we can embrace it as an opportunity to embody virtues that contribute to lasting, collective progress.
Africa Isn’t Your Beta Test: Why the Continent Is Writing the Crypto Playbook
Africa has quietly become a global leader in crypto adoption-not through speculation, but out of necessity. With volatile currencies, high remittance fees, and limited access to stable financial infrastructure, millions across the continent use crypto, especially stablecoins like USDT and USDC, as a lifeline.
The Hype Trap: Crypto Exchanges and AI Trading Bots
In this insightful blog post, Ben Caselin, CMO of VALR, explores the intersection of AI and crypto trading. He discusses the potential benefits of AI-driven bots, while highlighting the risks of conflicts of interest, regulatory challenges, and the erosion of user autonomy. Caselin advocates for empowering users with transparent, optional tools rather than relying on hype-driven AI solutions that could undermine trust in the crypto ecosystem.
What's Driving the Gold Rally?
Gold prices surged to over $3,700 per ounce in September 2025, driven by market uncertainty, inflation, a weakening US dollar, and central bank buying. With a 39.63% YTD return, gold outperformed 2023 and 2024 combined.
A Deep Dive into the Solana Ecosystem: What's New?
Discover the latest developments in the Solana ecosystem, from memecoin resurgence and record DeFi growth to rising institutional investment and leadership in tokenised stocks.
AI & Crypto: Opportunities and Challenges
In this article, we explore the key ways AI and crypto are coming together, from autonomous trading bots to the rise of decentralised AI agents, and how you can gain exposure to the convergence of the two technologies.
What Is World Liberty Financial (WLFI)?
Few crypto launches have been as controversial or as closely watched as that of World Liberty Financial, a decentralised finance project with direct, public ties to the family of a sitting U.S. president.
How to Diversify Your Crypto Portfolio
This article dives into the core principles of crypto portfolio diversification, from spreading investments across different market sectors to utilising advanced strategies for risk management and portfolio rebalancing. We'll explore how you can build a more resilient portfolio tailored to your goals.
VALR x DHL Stormers: Game Tickets Giveaway
South African rugby fans, here’s your chance to win tickets to the DHL Stormers’ home games on 26 September or 3 October 2025! VALR is giving away 20 pairs of tickets through a random draw. Read on to learn how to participate.
xStocks and the Future of Tokenised Equities ft. Adam Levi, Co-Founder of Backed
In this VALR Podcast episode, Farzam Ehsani interviews Adam Levi of Backed, issuer of xStocks, tokenised equities launched in June 2025. Comparable to stablecoins, xStocks track underlying equities like Tesla, offering fractionalisation, instant settlement, and 24/7 trading. Levi predicts tokenised equities surpassing stablecoins’ value by 2033. Backed leverages The vision? A financial system democratising wealth creation, countering fiat erosion.
RLUSD & XRP Trading Competition
We invite you to participate in the RLUSD & XRP Spot Trading Competition on VALR, running from 1 September to 30 September 2025. With a 10,000 RLUSD reward pool available, this is an opportunity for both new and existing traders to compete for rewards.
Private Equity Tokenisation: A New Era for Real-World Assets
In this article, we'll explore how the blockchain is transforming private equity, the benefits and risks of this innovation, and how VALR is pioneering access to tokenised equities and private credit in South Africa.
Best Places to Buy Meme Coins in South Africa
This article explores the key platform features to look out for when choosing a venue to buy meme coins, see how VALR stacks up, and cover key tips for trading these highly volatile assets responsibly.
VALR Becomes Official Crypto Exchange Partner of the DHL Stormers in Multi-Year Deal
VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume, today announced an exclusive multi-year partnership with the DHL Stormers, becoming the ‘Official Crypto Exchange Partner’ of the Western Cape’s premier rugby team.
什么是Toncoin(TON)?深入解析TON区块链与 Telegram 的加密钱包整合
为什么 Telegram 要在美国上线自托管钱包?深入了解 TON 的技术优势、Toncoin 的角色和监管挑战。
山寨币 ETF:会引爆新一轮 Altcoin Season 吗?
想抓住山寨币机会,又怕操作复杂?山寨币ETF让您能像买股票一样轻松投资Solana、XRP。了解这一革命性产品如何引爆“山寨季”,让投资不再有门槛。
The Dignity of Labour: Honouring Work, Reclaiming Value
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.
Pyth Network: How Real-Time Data is Shaping DeFi
Pyth Network is a decentralised oracle delivering real-time, institutional-grade market data to blockchains, enhancing DeFi applications. Using first-party data from financial institutions, its pull model ensures efficient, accurate price feeds for decentralised exchanges, lending protocols, and stablecoins, with the PYTH token enabling community governance.