African Crypto Exchange VALR Integrates Mobile Money for Broader Access

VALR and Onafriq have joined forces to provide seamless mobile money transactions for users accessing digital assets. This collaboration enables VALR's vast user base to deposit funds via mobile money and engage with the exchange's comprehensive offerings, including spot and margin trading, tokenized real-world assets, and yield products.

Onafriq operates Africa's largest digital payments network, connecting nearly 1 billion mobile money wallets across 43 markets. The integration of Onafriq's infrastructure allows direct local-currency deposits to VALR, settled in stablecoins or selected crypto, streamlining access and reducing dependence on conventional banking systems.

VALR serves over 1.7 million registered users and 2,000 corporate and institutional clients worldwide, with a presence in South Africa and regulatory approval in Europe. The exchange is dedicated to advancing financial inclusion through innovative technologies, including Blockchain and Stablecoin solutions.