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VALR Partners MoonPay to Expand Global Crypto Access by 180 Countries

Coin WorldTuesday, Jun 10, 2025 9:15 am ET
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VALR, a prominent African cryptocurrency exchange, and MoonPay, a leading crypto payments firm, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing global access to cryptocurrencies. This collaboration will streamline fiat on- and off-ramps for users across 180 countries, making it easier for individuals to buy and sell cryptocurrencies using various payment methods.

The integration allows VALR to support 34 fiat currencies, including the Kenyan Shilling, Nigerian Naira, Indonesian Rupiah, Turkish Lira, Brazilian Real, and the Chinese Hong Kong Dollar. Users can now utilize credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and Venmo for their transactions, significantly broadening the accessibility of cryptocurrencies.

This partnership aligns with VALR’s mission to expand its global footprint and provide seamless access to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and stablecoins. With a user base exceeding 1.3 million and over 1,300 corporate and institutional clients, VALR is committed to developing a more inclusive global financial system. Farzam Ehsani, CEO of VALR, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating that it empowers the global community with efficient access to cryptocurrencies, reflecting VALR’s vision of a unified financial system.

MoonPay, which is trusted by over 30 million users, shares a similar vision. Ivan Soto-Wright, CEO of MoonPay, emphasized that the future of money is crypto and that their goal is to make it easy for everyone to participate in the new digital economy. The partnership with VALR is seen as a significant step toward global crypto adoption, empowering users in Africa and beyond to hold value on-chain.

VALR, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Johannesburg, offers a comprehensive suite of crypto services, including Spot Trading, Staking, Lending, OTC Trading, VALR Pay, and a world-class API for businesses to build on and high-frequency traders. Licensed by South Africa’s FSCA, with regulatory approvals in Europe and initial approval from Dubai’s VARA, VALR has raised $55 million from investors such as Pantera Capital, Fidelity’s F-Prime, and Coinbase Ventures. This strategic partnership with MoonPay is expected to further strengthen VALR’s position in the global crypto market, providing users with more convenient and efficient access to digital assets.

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