Tigo Mobile Money meets Africa's leading crypto exchange. Buy Bitcoin, stablecoins, tokenised gold and more on VALR.

Safaricom Mobile Money meets Africa's leading crypto exchange. Buy Bitcoin, stablecoins, tokenised gold and more on VALR.

After the 2024 halving crushed margins, Bitcoin miners secured over $70B in AI/HPC contracts by 2026. Their power sites now deliver 3–25x revenue per MW with 80–90% margins. AI revenue is projected to reach 70% of total income by late 2026.

US-Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz blockade have pushed Brent crude over $103/barrel, fueling inflation and delaying rate cuts. Bitcoin dropped to ~$70,600, mirroring past oil shocks.This article explores the impact on Bitcoin and crypto markets.

In this episode of VALR Unfiltered, Ben Caselin talks to Shelley Hoverman, Head of Payments at VALR, and Peter Mongi from VALR Kenya. They discuss how mobile money has transformed African finance and why crypto is the next leap.

VALR unveils its AI-powered crypto service, delivering smarter trading tools for users and enabling autonomous AI agents—advancing the future of agentic finance.

VALR has partnered with Onafriq to enable mobile money deposits in local currencies across Africa, expanding access to crypto and digital financial services for millions.

Decentralised GPU networks are transforming AI infrastructure by tackling the global compute shortage. By leveraging idle hardware and blockchain technology, they deliver scalable, cost-effective power for AI workloads beyond traditional cloud providers.

Earn crypto rewards on VALR by depositing via Mobile Money. Get 50% of fees back in BTC up to $200 per month and 20% referral rewards in USDT. Limited-time offer, first come, first served.

Crypto AI agents use blockchain and AI to automate on-chain tasks like trading and DeFi management, powering the next wave of the Web3 economy.

Staked media uses blockchain and crypto staking to combat AI-driven misinformation, holding creators financially accountable and restoring trust in online content.

Mobile money unlocked financial access by meeting real-world needs. Now, crypto extends that progress by helping users preserve value and participate globally.

The challenge is no longer technology but design—building financial systems that are inclusive, practical, and enable real economic freedom.

As AI and robotics transform work and society, they raise a profound question about human purpose. Rather than a threat, this shift could enable shared abundance and free people to focus on creativity, community, and meaningful living.

Learn how market overlaps impact liquidity, volatility, and spreads, and time your crypto trades in the UAE for maximum impact.

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

Wyden has integrated VALR—Africa’s largest crypto exchange by volume—into its institutional trading network, giving global clients direct access to deep ZAR-denominated crypto liquidity in South Africa. The partnership expands institutional access to 100+ digital assets while supporting compliant trading under the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA).

VALR, South Africa’s largest crypto exchange by volume, has launched the Bitcoin and Gold Bundle (BITGOLD)—a simplified investment product combining Bitcoin (BTC) and tokenised gold (XAUT) in a single, automatically rebalanced portfolio for diversified exposure.

Crypto for cross-border payments offers a faster, cheaper alternative to traditional banking by enabling near-instant, peer-to-peer transactions on blockchain networks. With lower fees, 24/7 availability, and growing use of stablecoins, it’s rapidly reshaping global payments for businesses and individuals.

Shop with VALR Pay and earn crypto rewards. Pay at any VALR Pay–enabled retailer using ZAR, USDT, USDC, or supported cryptocurrencies and get 2.5% back in crypto or xStocks, up to R2,500 per month. Rewards are paid to your VALR wallet within 7 days after each monthly promotion period, from a R50,000 monthly reward pool.

Ben Caselin, CMO of VALR, shares insights on the exchange’s partnership with the DHL Stormers and its mission to make crypto accessible to everyday South Africans. Through stadium activations at DHL Stadium, fan giveaways, and bold branding, VALR is connecting rugby supporters with the world of digital assets.