VALR Highlights Africa’s Crypto Leadership at Nairobi Summit

VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume, highlighted the continent’s growing role in crypto innovation at the Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi. The event, held on February 11-12, emphasized Africa’s increasing adoption of cryptocurrencies as a solution to financial challenges such as high remittance costs and inflation, which averaged over 13% in 2025.

Sub-Saharan Africa saw a 52% year-over-year growth in crypto activity through mid-2025, with countries like Nigeria and South Africa leading in transaction volumes. VALR, licensed by South Africa’s FSCA and with European regulatory approval, serves over 1.7 million users and is a major player in the region’s crypto market. CEO Farzam Ehsani and CPO Badi Sudhakaran underscored Africa’s leadership in applying crypto to real-world financial needs, advocating for a unified global financial system.