We're excited to share a significant milestone in our journey towards global expansion:

🌍 VALR FZE, our subsidiary, has received initial approval from Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA).

But what exactly does this mean?

🇦🇪 While this initial approval doesn't immediately enable us to offer any virtual asset services, it is a critical step in our journey to establish a virtual asset exchange in Dubai.

🔗 Read more via our blog:
https://blog.valr.com/blog/valr-receives-initial-approval-from-dubais-virtual-assets-regulatory-authority

VALR 🤝 Visa

We’re proud to announce our partnership with Visa, the world's largest card network, to issue Visa cards and deliver innovative digital payment solutions. 🚀

This collaboration combines VALR’s crypto expertise with the deep payment capabilities of Visa, unlocking a world of possibilities in the digital payments landscape. 🌐

Learn more about the partnership here ⤵️
https://blog.valr.com/blog/valr-and-visa-a-new-era-of-digital-payments-in-south-africa-and-beyond

We’re aware that some users are having trouble loading their VALR app after the latest update. Our team is actively working to resolve this issue.

In the meantime, you can delete & reinstall your VALR app or access your account via the web at: https://www.valr.com/

If you need any further assistance, please submit a request to our support team here.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. 🙏

Introducing spot margin trading on VALR 🚀

Access up to 5x leverage using ZAR, BTC, ETH, USDC, and USDT as collateral across multiple spot pairs on the exchange.

Spot margin trading provides flexibility by allowing you to take long/short positions, hedge trades, and effectively manage your capital on our exchange.

Here's how to get started ⤵️

https://blog.valr.com/blog/getting-started-with-spot-margin-trading-on-valr

Step into the future with VALR 🔮

Trade the world’s first Bitcoin and USDT perpetual futures paired against ZAR, alongside USDT perpetual markets, and unlock new market opportunities. 🚀

With futures trading on VALR, the possibilities are endless ⤵️

~ Take long or short positions
~ Hedge your trades
~ Leverage up to 5x to extend your capital reach
~ Seamlessly navigate across spot, spot margin, and futures trading - all from a single subaccount

This marks just the beginning of futures trading on VALR, and we're committed to continuous improvement.

We invite you to experience it firsthand and share your thoughts. Your feedback is invaluable as we continue to innovate! 💙

Ready to unlock the possibilities of futures trading with VALR?

Here’s everything you need to know to get started:
https://blog.valr.com/blog/valr-launches-perpetual-futures-trading

VALR now supports USDC on Avalanche! 🔺

You can now seamlessly deposit & withdraw USDC on VALR via the Avalanche network, in addition to the Ethereum network 💸

What does this mean for you?

1️⃣ Lower costs

Sending or receiving USDC on Ethereum often incurs high costs.

However, with Avalanche, transaction fees are typically lower, ensuring a more cost-effective experience for both sending and receiving USDC.

2️⃣ More control

This feature empowers you to choose the most suitable network for your transactions, enhancing the efficiency and convenience of managing your USDC funds.

Learn more about this feature here:

https://support.valr.com/hc/en-us/articles/10810569257628-USDC-Deposits-Withdrawals-on-Avalanche-and-Ethereum

In a recent interview, our CMO, Ben Caselin, shares insights on VALR's global expansion plans.

Explore the full interview in our latest blog post for a deeper understanding of VALR's role in shaping the future of digital assets ⤵️

https://blog.valr.com/blog/valrs-global-expansion-plans-insights-from-our-cmo-ben-caselin

Curious about perpetual futures on VALR? 🔮

Hear from our COO, Gianluca Sacco, on the Moneyweb crypto podcast as he shares insights into the process behind launching the world’s first Bitcoin and USDT perpetual futures paired against ZAR.

Listen to the full podcast below ↓
https://www.moneyweb.co.za/moneyweb-crypto/crypto-podcasts/now-you-can-trade-perpetual-futures-on-bitcoin/

In an exclusive interview with Bitcoin.com, our CEO, Farzam Ehsani, discusses VALR's global expansion plans and shares valuable insights into the current crypto trading landscape, crypto adoption, and regulatory developments in Africa. 🌍

Explore the full interview below. 🗞

https://news.bitcoin.com/the-bulk-of-crypto-trading-volumes-in-africa-are-generated-by-institutional-traders-farzam-ehsani/

Competition time 🎉

Join our upcoming Futures trading competition for a chance to win your share of $10,000 USDC 🔮

Plus, lucky participants will also receive Bitcoin airdrops 🎈

Competition starts on:

🗓 18 Dec 2023 at 9am (UTC)

To get ready:

🔹 Enable futures trading on your VALR account
🔹 Complete the registration form in the blog post below

🔗 https://blog.valr.com/blog/valr-end-of-year-trading-competition

$BONK trading is now live on VALR 🚀

Trade with your Rand (ZAR) or $USDC using Simple Buy/Sell.

→ https://valr.com/buysell

The battle is on 🏆

Win your share of up to $10,000 USDC 🤩

Simply trade any Perpetual Futures pair on VALR:

🔹 BTC/ZAR-PERP
🔹 USDT/ZAR-PERP
🔹 BTC/USDT-PERP

🗓 Between 18 Dec 2023 - 7 Jan 2024

Plus, lucky participants will also receive Bitcoin airdrops.

To stand a chance to win, make sure to:

1️⃣ Enable Futures trading on a subaccount
2️⃣ Trade any Perpetual Futures pair on VALR
3️⃣ Complete the registration form in the blog post below

🔗 https://blog.valr.com/blog/valr-end-of-year-trading-competition

'Tis the season for new coins on VALR 🌟

Say hello to the newest additions on Simple Buy/Sell ⬇️
https://twitter.com/VALRdotcom/status/1737024493237792870?t=VcjHPUhA0oF6hhyIdV0jRg&s=19

Say hello to more new coins on VALR 🛳 https://twitter.com/VALRdotcom/status/1737741826956677138?t=0K6MXQ5bKMNUSQlHeqP7eQ&s=19

Introducing 30 new coins on VALR 🚀

Explore the new listings below ⤵️

https://x.com/VALRdotcom/status/1738188653174669573?s=20

Futures trading competition leaderboard update!

Only 3 days left to trade your way to the top for a chance to win your share of up to $10,000 USDC 🤩

⏰ Competition ends on January 7, 2024, at 9 pm (UTC).

Don't miss out! Register here and trade any Perpetual Futures pair on VALR to win. 🔮

The results for our Perpetual Futures trading competition are in!

Congratulations to those who made it into the top 10 🏆

Additionally, we've randomly selected 3 participants to receive $10 in Bitcoin each. 🎉

View the post below to see if you're one of the lucky winners:

🔗 https://x.com/VALRdotcom/status/1744706732318765238?s=20

Say hello to $ICP 🚀 https://twitter.com/VALRdotcom/status/1746788331440967856?t=y5-knPiFoVB6wA5WXNX34A&s=19

Interested in learning more about Futures trading on VALR? 🔮

Don't miss our upcoming live webinar on:

🗓 Tuesday, 6 February
⏰ 8PM (GMT+2)

Plus, those who register for and attend the webinar have the opportunity to win some Bitcoin 🤩

To stand a chance to win:

Simply trade any Perpetual Futures pair on VALR between 6 February at 8pm (GMT+2) and 8 February at 8pm (GMT+2).

Register now to secure your spot!

🔗 https://blog.valr.com/blog/getting-started-with-futures-trading-on-valr-live-webinar

Get ready to trade PayPal USD (PYUSD) on VALR! 💸

PYUSD/ZAR & PYUSD/USDT trading launches on:

🗓 Tuesday, 30 January
⏰ 9:11am (UTC)

$PYUSD deposits are live ✅

Learn more → https://support.valr.com/hc/en-us/articles/12399964451996-VALR-launches-spot-trading-for-PayPal-USD-PYUSD