VALR

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VALR is South Africa's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, founded in 2018 by Farzam Ehsani and former BitX/Luno CEO Timothy Stranex. It offers Bitcoin and 50+ other assets with some of the lowest fees in Africa. VALR is regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa and serves customers across Africa and globally.

Details

Fees: 0% maker / 0.2% taker
Type: Retail exchange
Countries: South Africa, global
Maker Fee: 0%
Taker Fee: 0.2%
Bitcoin Only: No
Founded Year: 2018
Headquarters: Johannesburg, South Africa
Kyc Required: Yes
Trading Fees: 0% maker / 0.2% taker (tiered by volume)
Payment Methods: bank transfer, ZAR
Lightning Support: No
Regulatory Status: FSCA-regulated, South Africa

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