VALR Blog
How to Avoid Rug Pulls as a Crypto User
Learn how to avoid rug pulls and stay safe in the crypto market. Discover the warning signs, types of scams, and tips to protect your investments from fraud.
Lending Crypto For Yield & Margin Trading Explained
Discover how margin trading and lending work on VALR, including how to borrow, lend, and earn hourly yield on your crypto assets or fiat, such as South African rands (ZAR).
Pudgy Penguins 101: Everything You Should Know About the NFT Project and PENGU Token
Pudgy Penguins is an NFT success story, bridging Web2 and Web3 through community-driven growth, viral social media, and physical toy sales. Discover its journey, the new PENGU token, and how it’s reshaping the NFT space.
What Is Dollar-Cost Averaging and How to DCA Crypto
Automate your crypto investments with VALR’s Repeat Orders feature using a dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy. Set up recurring purchases effortlessly to mitigate volatility and invest consistently over time.
How to Store Bitcoin (BTC) Safely
Learn how to safely store Bitcoin (BTC) with our ultimate guide on wallets, security best practices, and common mistakes to avoid. Protect your crypto assets with expert tips on cold storage, two-factor authentication, and secure key management.
Analysing Bitcoin's Use Case as a Strategic Reserve Asset
Trump's plan for a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve has sparked global interest, with countries like Switzerland, Germany, and Russia exploring similar moves. Discover the potential benefits, risks, and global trends shaping Bitcoin's role as a reserve asset.
How to Avoid Crypto Scams: 8 Tips to Keep Your Cryptocurrency Safe From Hackers
Learn how to spot and avoid common crypto scams in 2025. Follow these 8 simple tips to protect your crypto assets from fraudsters.
Crypto Security Best Practices to Shield Your Digital Investments
Protect your crypto from hackers and scams with essential security best practices. Learn how to secure your VALR account, spot phishing attempts, and stay safe in the crypto market.
Lend or Stake Your Crypto? Discover the Best Option for You
Choosing between crypto lending and staking depends on your goals, with lending offering stablecoin options to minimise volatility and generate interest, while staking provides rewards for supporting blockchain security, and VALR offers a secure platform with competitive APRs for both options.
Is Crypto Lending a Good Idea and How Safe Is It?
Crypto lending on VALR lets you earn competitive interest rates of up to 15% APR by lending your crypto assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and USDC, as well as South African rands. With flexible terms, hourly yield, and secure, transparent services regulated across multiple jurisdictions, VALR ensures a seamless and reliable lending experience.
Solana vs. Bitcoin: How Do the Two Cryptocurrencies Compare?
Compare Bitcoin, the ultimate store of value, with Solana, built for speed and low-cost transactions - both available to explore on VALR.
What is the Future Outlook of TRON (TRX)?
Discover Tron's (TRX) future outlook, from its rise in DeFi and stablecoins to its growing market impact. Learn about its history, key uses, and what’s next for this blockchain.
Can You Make Money Lending Crypto? A Comprehensive Guide to Crypto Yields and Earnings
Crypto lending on platforms like VALR allows you to earn passive income by depositing your crypto assets, which are loaned to borrowers in exchange for competitive interest rates of up to 25%, while offering flexible terms and robust security.
How Does Chinese New Year Affect Cryptocurrency?
The Chinese New Year often impacts the cryptocurrency market with pre-holiday selloffs, reduced trading activity, and post-festival recoveries, making it a key period for traders to watch.
A Beginner's Guide to Tether Gold (XAUt)
Gold goes digital. Learn how Tether Gold works, and how you can buy, store, and transfer tokenised gold with ease on VALR.
What Is Avalanche (AVAX) and How Does it Work?
One of the leading blockchains for DeFi, staking, and scalable decentralised applications.
What Is the Difference Between Avalanche (AVAX) and Bitcoin (BTC)?
Avalanche (AVAX) and Bitcoin (BTC) are two major blockchains with different strengths. Compare them on key features like speed, consensus, and use cases.
How to use USDC in DeFi: 5 Ways to Earn with USDC
Explore five easy ways to earn interest on your USDC