Valr
VALR is a global cryptocurrency exchange offering spot, margin, and futures trading with a wide range of digital assets
South Africavalr.comFounded 2018
About
VALR is a crypto trading platform that offers various trading options across 75 crypto assets. VALR has a 24-hour trading volume of approximately $18.3 million and offers trading pairs for major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, XRP, and others. VALR is said to be one of the leading exchanges in South Africa. Company Details • Founders: Farzam Ehsani, Theo Bohnen, Badi Sudhakaran • Founded: 2018 • Headquarters: Johannesburg, South Africa Key Features: • Supports trading of various cryptocurrencies, including the popular ones like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and many altcoins. • Users can stake certain cryptocurrencies, allowing them to earn rewards on their holdings. • Offers VALR pay feature where users can send and receive cryptocurrencies via phone number or email, without needing a wallet address. • Provides educational content like blogs, tutorials, and guides to help users understand blockchain and cryptocurrency.
Funding
- Series B pantera capital5,00,00,00022 Mar 2022
- Series AbitMEX021 Jul 2020
FAQs
- It was founded by Farzam Ehsani, Theo Bohnen, and Badi Sudhakaran.