Making Crypto Easy: VALR and Checkout. com Team Up

VALR, a major player in the crypto exchange world, has joined forces with Checkout. com. This team-up is all about making it easier for people around the globe to get into crypto. Now, users can add money to their VALR accounts and buy cryptocurrencies using their local money and familiar payment options. Think credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. This new setup means users outside South Africa can buy popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana without the usual hassle of bank transfers. VALR supports over 150 different currencies. Deposits and purchases are credited in stablecoins like USDC or any other chosen crypto asset. The best part? The whole process is instant. Crypto is credited to the user's VALR wallet in seconds.The partnership is a big deal for making crypto more accessible. It allows people to use trusted payment methods and local currencies. This makes the whole experience smoother and more secure. VALR is known for its strong security measures, and now it's teaming up with Checkout. com's regulated infrastructure to make things even safer. VALR was founded in 2018 and is based in Johannesburg. It's backed by big names like Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures, and Fidelity’s F-Prime Capital. VALR offers a wide range of services, from spot trading to staking and lending. It's licensed by South Africa’s FSCA and has regulatory approval in Europe. With over 1. 5 million users and 1, 800 corporate and institutional clients, VALR is making waves in the crypto world. The goal here is to make crypto accessible to everyone. By simplifying the process and using familiar payment methods, VALR is helping to bridge the gap between traditional and digital economies. This partnership is a step towards a more inclusive financial future.