Wyden adds VALR to its global liquidity network, expanding institutional access to digital assets in South Africa and beyond

(PRESS RELEASE – Zurich/Johannesburg, Switzerland/South Africa, March 12, 2026)

Weiden, a global leader in institutional digital asset trading technology, today announced the integration of VALR, Africa’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, into its extensive network of liquidity connectors.

The partnership is an important milestone in Weiden’s strategic development in South Africa. Through this integration, Wyden’s institutional clients will gain seamless and direct access to VALR’s deep liquidity pools, including the world’s deepest ZAR-denominated crypto markets. VALR’s extensive offering of 100+ crypto assets, including tokenized stocks and private credit, as well as crypto bundles, will now be available through the Wyden trading platform.

By combining Wyden’s end-to-end trading cycle automation, Smart Order Routing (SOR) and best-in-class execution capabilities with VALR’s comprehensive suite of cryptocurrency assets that include spot margin, perpetual futures and OTC services, financial institutions can now navigate the South African and global digital asset markets with increased efficiency and reduced risk.

The integration ensures that Wyden’s clients can execute large-scale trades with optimal performance while meeting the strict compliance standards required by European regulators and FSCA, under which VALR is licensed.

Commenting on the integration, Andy Flury, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Wyden, said: “South Africa represents a strategically important market as we continue to expand our global institutional footprint. By integrating VALR, we provide our clients with unparalleled access to the depth of liquidity in the region and the broad range of VR innovation. Excellence and institutional-grade infrastructure with Wyden’s mission to provide banks and brokers are fully compatible with reliable and efficient trading technology available.

Farzam Ehsani, co-founder and CEO of VALRadded: “This integration with Wyden is an important step forward in providing global institutional demand with deep crypto liquidity in Africa. It strengthens VALR’s position as a leading infrastructure and liquidity provider not only across the continent, but also internationally, providing institutions, businesses and individuals with our seamless and secure digital access as their seamless and reliable access.”

As South Africa continues to establish itself as a sophisticated regional hub for the regulation and trading of digital assets, the partnership provides a strong gateway for global and local financial institutions.

About Weiden

Wyden is a global leader in institutional digital asset trading technology. By covering the entire trading cycle and supporting seamless custody, banking and portfolio management system integration, as well as fully automating the trading cycle, the Wyden platform normalizes digital asset trading. Developed by a team of trading system veterans and crypto asset experts, Wyden offers the best integrated infrastructure solutions that meet the highest institutional needs. Headquartered in Zurich, Weiden operates several production centers in Poland and has offices in Singapore and New York.

Visit www.wyden.io for more information

About VALR

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Johannesburg, VALR is backed by leading investors including Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures, GSR and Fidelity’s F-Prime Capital. As a global crypto exchange, VALR offers a comprehensive suite of products including Spot Trading, Spot Margin, Derivatives, Staking, Crypto Packages, Borrowing and Lending, OTC Services, VALR Invest and VALR Pay. Licensed by FSCA South Africa and with regulatory approval in Europe, VALR serves more than 1.7 million users and 1,800 corporate and institutional clients worldwide. The Exchange is dedicated to promoting a just financial future that supports human dignity and the unity of humanity.

For more information, visit valr.com.