Two of the most respected names in blockchain and crypto in Africa have announced a new partnership. VALR, the largest crypto exchange headquartered in Africa, is the new platinum partner of CV Labs Africa. Working closely with the Swiss government where appropriate, CV Labs is the international blockchain ecosystem builder of CV VC (Crypto Valley Venture Capital) and a leading accelerator of blockchain startups across Africa. Through the partnership, VALR aims to work with governments and corporates to further the institutionalisation of crypto across the continent.
VALR’s partnership with CV Labs Africa includes a range of events, including the CV Summit Africa 2023. “VALR has become synonymous with speed, security, stability and service and we hope to showcase this in partnership with CV Labs, who themselves are playing a valuable part in extending the crypto ecosystem into mainstream finance and business operations,” explains Sean Emery, head of strategic partnerships at VALR.
As the largest crypto exchange headquartered in Africa, VALR is in a unique position to enable the growth of Africa’s blockchain ecosystem. The industry is growing rapidly, and with it comes the promise of financial inclusion, job creation and poverty alleviation. “A key part of the VALR mission is to serve all – we plan to showcase our #buildonvalr mission, where we are building out the VALR API features to ensure we can serve any business that has crypto in their business model,” adds Emery. “Our clients extend from virtual and fiat payment enablers to crypto traders, asset or portfolio managers, and everyone in between. “
“We’re thrilled to have VALR as an ecosystem partner,” says Gideon Greaves, CV Labs managing director, Africa. “Through partners like VALR, we can accelerate adoption on the continent, resulting in a more inclusive economy for African citizens. The CV Labs Africa team is thrilled to support the growth of an exchange that is truly African, as we believe Africa will be at the forefront of global digital asset adoption”.
About VALR
VALR.com is a leading digital asset trading platform where users can buy, sell, store and transfer one of the widest selections of cryptocurrencies and is serving retail & institutional customers worldwide. VALR raised a US$50mn Series B round which will be used to offer new products, enter new markets and grow a team of passionate people aimed at fulfilling VALR’s vision to build a financial system that recognises the oneness of humanity.
About CV Labs
CV Labs is the heartbeat of Crypto Valley, the world’s most mature blockchain hub. CV Labs helps global start-ups, corporates, and investors to leverage blockchain technology and to transform the way the world interacts and transacts. CV Labs is the ecosystem business pillar of CV VC, the Swiss-headquartered global blockchain investor. With locations in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, South Africa, and Germany, CV Labs nurtures a global ecosystem through various activities, including incubation & acceleration programs, community-centric co-working spaces, industry events & summits, and advisory & research reports.
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