African cryptocurrency exchange VALR and crypto payments firm MoonPay said they will partner to make cryptocurrencies more accessible in 180 countries.
The companies announced their integration to streamline fiat on- and off-ramps for users in over 180 countries.
This partnership enables VALR to support 34 fiat currencies, including KES (Kenyan Shilling), NGN (Nigerian Naira), IDR (Indonesian Rupiah), TRY (Turkish Lira), BRL (Brazilian Real), and TWD (Taiwan Dollar), across payment methods such as credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and Venmo.
The integration strengthens 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 continues to develop a more inclusive global financial system.
“We are thrilled to partner with MoonPay to enhance our platform’s accessibility for users worldwide,” said Farzam Ehsani, CEO of VALR, in a statement. “This integration empowers our global community with efficient access to cryptocurrencies, aligning with VALR’s vision of building a financial system that reflects the oneness of humanity.”
“We believe the future of money is crypto, and our goal is to make it easy for everyone to participate in this new digital economy,” said Ivan Soto-Wright, CEO of MoonPay, in a statement. “Partnering with VALR to broaden access to stablecoins and other tokens is an exciting step toward our shared mission of global crypto adoption, empowering users in Africa and beyond to hold value on-chain.”
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Johannesburg, VALR offers a comprehensive suite of crypto services, including Spot Trading, Futures, 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. MoonPay, trusted by over 30 million users, provides end-to-end solutions to simplify crypto access across 180+ countries.
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