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2026-08-25 05:04:53

VALR launches Borrow, a crypto-backed lending service

Cryptocurrency exchange VALR has introduced Borrow, a lending service that lets users access funds by pledging crypto assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral instead of selling their holdings. According to the announcement carried by Chainwire and cited by Techub News, borrowed funds are deposited into a user’s account instantly and can be used for trading, withdrawals, or spending. The product is available to both individual and business customers. VALR said the borrowing process is fully automated and does not require credit checks or traditional paperwork. Loan size is determined by the value of the collateral and its risk profile. Users also do not face a fixed repayment term, allowing them to repay at any time or adjust their collateral position as needed.

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VALR launches Borrow, a crypto-backed lending service
South Africa
2026-08-09 09:36:32

South Africa Proposes Restricting Corporate Crypto Transfers; VALR CEO Warns of Oversight Risk

South Africa's National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have published draft rules on cross-border crypto transfers, setting different treatment for individuals and companies. Under the draft, individual residents are allowed to send crypto assets overseas within existing foreign-exchange limits, while corporate cross-border crypto transactions would be restricted. The draft also lists certain inbound transfers from private non-custodial self-custody wallets as unacceptable for local crypto asset service providers (CASPs). Farzam Ehsani, co-founder and CEO of crypto trading platform VALR, warned that unless key clauses are substantially revised, the framework could damage South Africa's digital asset industry and drive funds abroad. He argued the restrictions could push both businesses and retail investors to offshore venues. Ehsani also said that barring regulated firms from handling legitimate corporate deals, especially cross-border stablecoin payments, could push transactions underground or overseas, weakening the very visibility and monitoring that regulators want. The Treasury and SARB are now collecting public feedback, with submissions due by September 30.

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South Africa Proposes Restricting Corporate Crypto Transfers; VALR CEO Warns of Oversight Risk
South Africa
2026-08-09 09:36:52

South Africa releases draft crypto cross-border transfer rules as VALR CEO warns of capital flight

South Africa’s National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have issued a draft framework for cross-border transfers of crypto assets, setting out separate treatment for individuals, companies and certain wallet-based deposits. Under the proposal, resident individuals would be allowed to move crypto assets offshore within existing foreign exchange limits. At the same time, the draft would restrict companies from conducting cross-border crypto transactions and would classify some deposits originating from private non-custodial, self-custody wallets as unacceptable transfers for local crypto asset service providers, or CASPs. Farzam Ehsani, co-founder and CEO of crypto exchange VALR, said the framework could damage South Africa’s domestic digital asset sector and push capital abroad if key provisions are not substantially revised. He argued that restricting regulated institutions from handling lawful business transactions, especially cross-border stablecoin payments, could drive activity underground or onto offshore venues. In his view, that outcome would weaken the visibility and monitoring capability regulators are trying to achieve. South Africa’s National Treasury and SARB have opened the draft for public comment, with submissions due by September 30.

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Hyperliquid
2026-07-28 14:50:02

Hyperliquid builder integrations generate $90 million as MetaMask and VALR plug in

Hyperliquid is drawing more external integrations through its builder codes system, with wallet and exchange partners tapping into the protocol’s shared liquidity for perpetual trading. The decentralized exchange, already used by many traders for perpetual contracts, runs an Ethereum-compatible module called HyperEVM that connects directly to its in-house HyperCore blockchain. That setup lets third-party applications offer perpetual products on top of Hyperliquid’s infrastructure. According to Flowscan data, developers that have deployed or integrated through the builder codes framework have generated about $90 million in revenue so far. The report says several hundred developers are already involved, including MetaMask, Phantom wallet and South African exchange VALR. MetaMask has offered users self-custodial access to perpetuals inside the wallet since October 2025 and charges a 0.1% builder fee. VALR CEO Farzam Ehsani said the exchange had previously built its own perpetuals infrastructure, but moved to Hyperliquid’s order book after falling short on liquidity and trading volume.

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Hyperliquid builder integrations generate $90 million as MetaMask and VALR plug in
Hyperliquid
2026-07-28 14:49:01

Hyperliquid turns perp liquidity into DeFi infrastructure as wallets and exchanges plug in

Hyperliquid is moving beyond its role as a decentralized perpetual futures exchange and positioning itself as shared market infrastructure for other crypto apps. The platform’s Ethereum-compatible HyperEVM links directly to its in-house HyperCore chain, allowing wallets, exchanges and other applications to tap into the same liquidity and execution layer instead of building separate markets. According to Flowscan, hundreds of developers are now using Hyperliquid’s builder codes, including MetaMask, Phantom and South African exchange VALR, with builders generating about $90 million in revenue so far. Supporters describe the model as closer to infrastructure than a standalone trading venue. Hyperion DeFi CEO Hansu Jian compared Hyperliquid to “AWS for finance,” saying the main service is liquidity rather than just perp trading. Hyperliquid Labs’ Sterling Barnett said integrators can keep control of their own user experience while relying on Hyperliquid for matching and execution. MetaMask and VALR offer two examples of that approach. MetaMask has offered self-custodial access to perps from within its wallet since October 2025 and says real-world-asset perp markets have grown from a small share of volume at the start of 2026 to roughly a quarter today. VALR, which previously built its own perp infrastructure, said it struggled to reach enough volume and liquidity and chose to connect to Hyperliquid’s order book instead.

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Hyperliquid turns perp liquidity into DeFi infrastructure as wallets and exchanges plug in