VALR Launches Africa's First Centralized Crypto Exchange on Decentralized Blockchain

VALR, Africa's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has taken a significant step in innovation by integrating Hyperliquid's Layer-1 blockchain. This integration enables the launch of a new perpetuals product with over 200 markets, including equities, commodities, forex, and crypto. The move marks the first time a major regulated centralized exchange has built directly on a decentralized protocol, combining centralized regulation with decentralized liquidity and trade execution.

The new perpetuals product aims to provide deep on-chain liquidity and high-speed trading. Web access will be available starting July 6, with mobile support expected soon after. This development validates Hyperliquid's protocol and signals a new hybrid model for crypto trading infrastructure.