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The Best of the Money Show
Bitcoin’s surge past R2 230 000 ($123 000) mark
Stephen Grootes speaks to Farzam Ehsani, Founder of VALR, about Bitcoin's historic surge past $120,000, fueled by strong institutional demand, expected policy wins, and support from US President Donald Trump, who has dubbed himself the "crypto president" and is pushing for regulatory reforms. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. ...
2025-07-14
03 min
SAfm Market Update with Moneyweb
Crypto focus: Eskom turns to bitcoin mining, and are altcoins dying out?
Farzam Ehsani – CEO, Valr SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live stream
2025-06-30
08 min
The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani
Securing Bitcoin: Self-Custody and the Future of Wealth ft. Jameson Lopp, Co-Founder and CSO at Casa
In this episode of The VALR Podcast, host Farzam Ehsani, VALR’s Co-Founder and CEO, engages Jameson Lopp, Co-Founder and Chief Security Officer at Casa, in a compelling discussion on Bitcoin security and privacy.A Bitcoin pioneer and self-proclaimed cypherpunk, Lopp shares insights from over a decade in the space, emphasising self-custody as a cornerstone of financial sovereignty.
2025-06-17
58 min
The Web3 Watchdogs
#26 - VALR's Legal Chief on Scaling Compliance from South Africa Globally
Michael Pearl interviews Nick Wright, the Chief Legal Officer at VALR, South Africa's largest crypto exchange. They discuss Nick's unique journey from marine biology to the world of crypto law, the regulatory landscape in South Africa, and the challenges of compliance in the rapidly evolving crypto market. Nick shares insights into VALR's operations, user base, and the importance of anti-money laundering practices. The conversation also delves into fraud prevention strategies, the impact of mixers on transactions, and VALR's plans for global expansion.(03:37) Nick's Journey to VALR(06:28...
2025-05-12
32 min
BlockHash
Ep. 510 Ben Caselin | Trade, Stake and Pay Crypto with VALR
For episode 510, Brandon Zemp is joined by Ben Caselin, CMO of VALR, a pioneering global crypto exchange. Licensed by the FSCA of South Africa and with regulatory approval to operate in Europe, VALR is proud to serve a diverse clientele, including 1300+ corporate and institutional clients, alongside more than a million users worldwide. 🔔 Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Galileo FX, the world’s top trading bot. Galileo uses advanced algorithms and customizable strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and operate 24/7, providing a significant advantage over traditional manual trading. ...
2025-04-22
41 min
The Good Tech Companies
Inside VALR: Badi Sudhakaran Reveals Secrets to Crypto Exchange Success
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/inside-valr-badi-sudhakaran-reveals-secrets-to-crypto-exchange-success. Explore how Badi Sudhakaran built VALR into Africa’s top crypto exchange, with insights on product strategy, cybersecurity, and the future of Web3. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #cryptocurrency, #valr, #valr-news, #valr-announcement, #bitcoin, #good-company, #badi-sudhakaran, #africa's-top-crypto-exchange, and more. This story was written by: @ishanpandey. Learn more about this writer by checking @ishanpandey's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Explore how Badi Sudhakaran built VA...
2025-04-09
09 min
8年级毕业生
【vol.294】信着试试,摇滚中年的佛教漫谈
首先欢迎我们的”shit boy“阿缘挈带两瓶可乐和大桶东方树叶来录音被听友在自己的酒吧(DROCK'S BAR)面基听友评价缘哥”听了你的私播发现你真狠“为了证明自己其实内心良善给我们带来一期摇滚中年的佛教漫谈他的理念:信着试试录制 I 美工·陈同学·蘑菇·范老师·阿缘剪辑 制作 I 陈同学视觉 设计 I 美工BGM | Like Myself/Valr
2025-04-02
1h 22
8年级毕业生|刺破无聊的播客Studio
【vol.294】信着试试,摇滚中年的佛教漫谈
首先欢迎我们的”shit boy“阿缘挈带两瓶可乐和大桶东方树叶来录音被听友在自己的酒吧(DROCK'S BAR)面基听友评价缘哥”听了你的私播发现你真狠“为了证明自己其实内心良善给我们带来一期摇滚中年的佛教漫谈他的理念:信着试试录制 I 美工·陈同学·蘑菇·范老师·阿缘剪辑 制作 I 陈同学视觉 设计 I 美工BGM | Like Myself/Valr
2025-04-02
1h 22
Evokeez Paris
✨ Tetris Style 🕹️ : Arrête de réfléchir, commence à ressentir 🔥
Et si danser, c’était comme jouer à Tetris ? 🕹️ Dans cet épisode ultra chill, on reçoit Valère et Sarah pour une discussion captivante sur comment maîtriser les lignes de danse, apporter de la propreté à tes mouvements, et créer des effets visuels qui claquent. ✨ Au menu : astuces concrètes pour mieux guider et être guidé, conseils pour développer une musicalité simple mais efficace, et surtout comment arrêter de danser en mode automatique pour enfin ressentir pleinement chaque instant. Mets-toi bien et appuie sur play ! 🎧 ------🎬 Production : @evokeez.paris...
2025-03-28
49 min
The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani
Will Fiat Money Disappear in 10 Years? | Economist Dawie Roodt on Money, Inflation & Bitcoin
Are we witnessing the end of fiat money? Could cryptocurrencies replace traditional currencies? And what role will central banks and governments play in the future of finance?In this thought-provoking episode of The VALR Podcast, host Farzam Ehsani sits down with Dawie Roodt, one of South Africa’s most referenced economists, to explore the history, flaws, and future of money.As the Chief Economist of the Efficient Group, Dawie has spent over 30 years analysing financial systems. He shares his bold views on the fate of fiat currency, the rise of digital money, and the potential im...
2025-03-05
57 min
8年级毕业生
【vol.289】婚礼习俗千千万,每步都要花大钱!
听完最新一期私播节目女主因为传统习俗“压柜钱”最终导致婚前分手启发出我们突然想聊一期关于婚礼习俗的话题每个地区都有各自的特色做为南方代表的范老师和大家一起分享一期这些婚礼的传统和习俗录制 I 美工·陈同学·范老师·蘑菇·肉葵·嫂子剪辑 制作 I 陈同学视觉 设计 I 美工BGM | Interstate/Valr
2025-02-26
1h 32
8年级毕业生|刺破无聊的播客Studio
【vol.289】婚礼习俗千千万,每步都要花大钱!
听完最新一期私播节目女主因为传统习俗“压柜钱”最终导致婚前分手启发出我们突然想聊一期关于婚礼习俗的话题每个地区都有各自的特色做为南方代表的范老师和大家一起分享一期这些婚礼的传统和习俗录制 I 美工·陈同学·范老师·蘑菇·肉葵·嫂子剪辑 制作 I 陈同学视觉 设计 I 美工BGM | Interstate/Valr
2025-02-26
1h 32
The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani
Bitcoin, Energy & Prosperity: South Africa’s Opportunity to Lead Bitcoin Adoption By Example
The question is no longer ‘should South Africa adopt Bitcoin?’ but rather, ‘how soon can we make it happen?’ 🇿🇦In the latest episode of The VALR Podcast, Farzam Ehsani sits down with Stafford Masie - tech entrepreneur, Bitcoin advocate, and Chairman of Altvest Capital, now the first publicly traded African company to adopt a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.This historic move follows in the footsteps of Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy (now Strategy) and Japan’s Metaplanet, marking a major milestone for Bitcoin adoption in Africa.But this episode i...
2025-02-23
1h 17
The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani
Should South Africa Hold Bitcoin as a Strategic Reserve? | Featuring Michael Jordaan, CEO of Montegray & Former FNB CEO
Tune in to the latest episode of The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani, featuring Michael Jordaan, CEO of Montegray, early VALR investor, and former CEO of FNB.In this episode, Michael shares his thoughts on Bitcoin, banking, and finance, including whether South Africa should hold Bitcoin as a strategic reserve.They discuss how crypto is changing traditional banking, how banks might adopt digital assets, and what this means for South Africa’s economy. The discussion also covers the role of AI, blockchain, and key steps for South Africa to dr...
2025-02-11
50 min
Sherdog Podcast Network
Shillan & Duffy: UFC 312 Preview
Keith and Ben preview UFC 312 with detailed predictions and picks for all 13 fights. Both of your friendly analysts were living dangerously this week: It was Duffy's turn to swing for the fences with a massive upset pick, but not to be outdone, Keith explains how he managed to accidentally buy some cryptocurrency. Amid the serious talk, the guys found time for conversational sidetracks including... lots of fun with fighter names. 0:00 Intro: VALR Energy and a whole lot of new faces6:51 Hyun Sung Park (9-0) vs. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel (8-1)14:34 Quillan Salkilld (7...
2025-02-04
2h 46
Blockchain DXB
Blockchain DXB: 🔴 13th Jan 🔴 🟠 United States of Bitcoin 👨🏼⚖️Biden's Stablecoin Rule 🔮 AI for Defi Cybercrime 🥭Mango Markets shutdown 🔥Bybit Temp restriction in India
13th Jan: Blockchain DXB Podcast🟠 United States of Bitcoin 👨🏼⚖️Biden's Stablecoin Rule 🔮 AI for Defi Cybercrime 🥭Mango Markets shutdown 🔥Bybit Temp restriction in India🟠 United States of Bitcoin❗ Several U.S. states, primarily led by Republican lawmakers, are exploring strategic Bitcoin reserves to combat inflation and diversify finances. Here are the states involved:- Texas- Pennsylvania- Ohio- New Hampshire- North Dakota💯 These initiatives propose Bitcoin investments through state treasuries, cold storage, and citizen donations, emphasizing innovation and financial security.❗ The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed a stablecoin rule just days before Donal...
2025-01-13
39 min
Never Stop The Madness - Black Metal Radio
#646 - 12-17-24
646 - Recorded live on December 17, 2024 Ambience for the night: Atsïz - I atsiz.bandcamp.com/album/l-2 **Playlist** 1) Ancient Torment - Broken Lays the Mask Borne Against Them 2) Смъртонос - Devoured By Hate 3) Veritasu - Igavest 4) Wan - Valr 5) Funerealm Gloom - Nightly Mass of Black Rituals **talk** 6) The Holy Flesh - Advocate I 7) Balwezo Westijiz - Endless Black Nightmares 8) Sale Freux - Noiraigue 9) Zvijer - Zaborav Postojanja **talk** 10) Satanic Warmaster - I Inhale the Cruelty of Winter's Breath Live every Tuesday at 9pm ET on NSTMRadio.com
2024-12-22
1h 16
The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani
EP11. Is Bitcoin the Answer to U.S. Debt? Anthony Scaramucci Weighs in on Trump and Crypto
In this thought-provoking episode of The VALR Podcast, Farzam Ehsani sits down with Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital, to tackle bold questions and explore critical topics at the intersection of crypto and politics. Could Bitcoin serve as a strategic reserve asset and help solve the U.S. debt crisis? What role might the Trump administration play in shaping crypto’s future? Scaramucci also opens up about revising the final chapter of his upcoming book, The Little Bitcoin Book, after insights from Michael Saylor. The conversation spans everything from Solana’s meteoric rise to the importance of resilience and opti...
2024-11-20
52 min
The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani
EP.10 Bitcoin ETFs: Game-Changer or Risky Bet? | Featuring Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst, Bloomberg
In this episode of The VALR Podcast, Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg, shares insights on the rise of Bitcoin ETFs, their impact on the market, and whether they truly deliver on their promise. Tune in as we explore the pros, cons, and controversies surrounding crypto ETFs.
2024-10-07
53 min
Moneyweb Crypto
Bitcoin as an instrument of freedom
Farzam Ehsani, CEO of crypto exchange VALR, argues bitcoin represents a monumental leap in personal freedom given the inequalities and distortions built into the current financial system. If it is an instrument of freedom, what will that freedom look like? Moneyweb Crypto news articles
2024-09-11
31 min
The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani
EP 9. USDC as the Ultimate Digital Dollar? | ft. Jeremy Allaire, Circle's Co-Founder & CEO
Tune in to the latest episode of The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani, featuring Circle's Co-Founder and CEO, Jeremy Allaire. In this discussion, Jeremy shares his high-level views on the future of Circle, the digital dollar, regulation around the world, and risk management.
2024-09-09
30 min
DACOM Digital
MiCA Masters: Perspectives from an offshore exchange
In the 2nd episode of our MiCA Masters series, Nick Wright, Chief Legal Officer at VALR, discusses how non-EU firms can navigate the regulatory landscape as they seek to serve European clients, providing key insights into VALR’s expansion into the European market and the broader impact of MiCA on global crypto regulation.
2024-08-30
42 min
The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani
EP 8. Bitcoin’s Price and Why It Matters | ft. Saifedean Ammous, Economist & Author, The Bitcoin Standard
Why does the price of Bitcoin matter so much? In this episode of The VALR Podcast, Saifedean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard, sits down with VALR’s CEO Farzam Ehsani to discuss his journey into Bitcoin, his unique perspective on economics, and why he believes Bitcoin’s price is crucial to the future of money. Learn how Bitcoin is reshaping the financial world, the significance of its fixed supply, and the common misconceptions that prevent people from seeing its true potential.
2024-08-27
46 min
The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani
EP 7. Jupiter’s Success: A Community-First Approach to Growth | ft. Meow, Founder of Jupiter on Solana
Meow is the pseudonymous founder of Jupiter, a decentralized exchange and liquidity aggregator on Solana. In this episode, VALR’s CEO Farzam Ehsani talks with Meow about his peculiar name and journey into the crypto space, his past achievement, Meow’s approach to growth and his upcoming plans for Jupiter. A deep, at times personal, conversation with one of the most interesting people in crypto today.
2024-08-24
57 min
The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani
EP 6. What Lies Ahead for Bitcoin? Insights with Dan Held
In this 6th episode of The VALR Podcast, VALR's CEO, Farzam Ehsani sits down with Dan Held, GP at Asymmetric Investing and former Head of Marketing at Kraken. Dan brings over a decade of experience in the crypto space, sharing his insights on the current state of #Bitcoin, the impact of macroeconomic trends, and the various phases of Bitcoin’s growth and adoption.
2024-08-09
53 min
The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani
EP 5. Understanding Self-Custody and Crypto Security with Matěj Žák, CEO of Trezor
In this 5th episode of The VALR Podcast, host Farzam Ehsani sits down with Matěj Žák, the CEO of Trezor, to discuss the nuances of self-custody in cryptocurrency. They explore Trezor's role as a pioneering hardware wallet, its impact on the industry, and the pros and cons of self-custody vs custodial services like VALR. Matěj shares insights on his career journey, Bitcoin security, and his aspirations for Trezor’s future.
2024-08-05
54 min
The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani
EP 4. Solana As A City? Envisioning The New Economy Ft. Lily Liu, President of Solana Foundation
In this episode of the VALR Podcast, host Farzam Ehsani and Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation, discuss Solana's relatively recent but quick rise as a Layer-1 protocol, its various features and current developments. Lily shares her views on #bitcoin, and its original use case, the prospect of a multi-chain future, as well as her own journey into crypto and work at the helm of the #solana Foundation.
2024-07-01
52 min
Public Key
Crypto Exchange Growth Amidst Regulatory Challenges
“You might think it's risky now to enter crypto. But I can promise you that time is going to flip very quickly where it's going to be risky not to enter crypto” - Farzam Ehsani Capital controls and Government bans have always made launching a crypto exchange in Africa challenging and in this episode, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) sits down with Farzam Ehsani (Co-founder and CEO, VALR), who discusses the journey of South Africa's largest cryptocurrency exchange,from the company's inception in 2018 to securing multiple global licenses. Farzam shares insights on financial sovereignty, regulatory challenges, and...
2024-06-18
41 min
The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani
EP 3. Future of Web3 and Digital Ownership Ft. Yat Siu, Animoca Brands Co-Founder
In this 3rd episode of The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani, Yat Siu shares his views on Web3, digital property rights, and creating a more equitable world through blockchain technology. The discussion includes his background, the transformative potential of tokenisation, and predictions for the growth of the Web3 ecosystem. 00:00 Introduction 01:14 From Austria to the World: A Journey Through Technology and Ideologies 03:18 The Vision for a More Equitable Future Through Web3 and Blockchain 08:01 Tackling Wealth Inequality via Tokenisation 28:09 Digital Property Rights: New Economic Foundation 39:11 Future of Digital Assets 47:06 Geographical Hotspots for Web3 Adoption Connect with Yat Siu on X: https...
2024-06-04
49 min
The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani
EP 2. Macro Economics, Geopolitics and Crypto Unpacked Ft. Arthur Hayes, BitMEX Co-Founder & Crypto OG
You may know Arthur Hayes as the Co-founder of BitMEX, the originator of the Bitcoin perpetual swap, but did you know he might be a "gold bug" in a crypto disguise? In this episode of the VALR Podcast, host Farzam Ehsani and Arthur Hayes discuss the evolution and future of the crypto industry, global economy, and the role energy plays in financial systems. Hayes shares his journey from being fired at Citibank to co-founding BitMEX, pioneering perpetual contracts, and eventually venturing into his family office 'Maelstrom', focusing on crypto trading and advising. The discussion also covers geopolitical dynamics, the...
2024-06-04
53 min
The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani
EP 1: The Rise of Stablecoins in Emerging Markets Ft. Paolo Ardoino, Tether CEO
In this engaging conversation, Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, Farzam Ehsani, Co-Founder and CEO of VALR, and Blake Player, Head of Growth at VALR, explore the evolving role of USDT in global finance. They discuss Tether's origins, Paolo's journey into crypto from a passion for decentralisation and technology, Tether's resilience amid criticism, and its strategic positioning in emerging markets. They also explore the impact of USDT on traditional finance, its adoption as a store of value in regions with volatile currencies, and Tether's innovative approach to supporting the US dollar globally.
2024-06-04
1h 02
The Crypto Conversation
VALR - The South African Exchange Going Global
Farzam Ehsani is co-founder and CEO of VALR, a South African crypto exchange headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. With regulatory approval to operate in Europe, VALR has 1000 corporate and institutional clients, more than half a million users, and now is expanding globally. Why you should listen VALR has raised $55 million in equity funding from leading investors such as Coinbase Ventures, Pantera Capital, and Avon Ventures. Inspired by the adage "it is expensive to be poor," they’re committed to creating a financial ecosystem that is accessible to all, challenging the status quo and re...
2024-05-06
29 min
Web3 Tech Brief By HackerNoon
Gianluca Sacco Unveils VALR's Grand Slam Trading Incentives: A New Era in Crypto Futures
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/gianluca-sacco-unveils-valrs-grand-slam-trading-incentives-a-new-era-in-crypto-futures. Gianluca Sacco of VALR discusses new crypto trading incentives, platform security, and Bitcoin market strategies. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #behind-the-startup, #crypto-derivatives-platforms, #valr, #gianluca-sacco, #valr-grand-slam, #crypto-futures, #valr-regulatory-compliance, #good-company, #hackernoon-es, #hackernoon-hi, #hackernoon-zh, #hackernoon-fr, #hackernoon-bn, #hackernoon-ru, #hackernoon-vi, #hackernoon-pt, #hackernoon-ja, #hackernoon-de, #hackernoon-ko, #hackernoon-tr, and more. This story was written by: @ishanpandey. Learn more about this writer by checking @ishanpandey's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Gianluca...
2024-04-26
12 min
Around the Coin
Building a Better Financial System with Crypto - Farzam Ehsani | ATC #509
In this episode of Around The Coin Podcast, host Stephen Sargeant engages with Farzam Ehsani, CEO and co-founder of VALR, one of Africa's largest crypto exchanges. Farzam shares in-depth insights into the unique challenges and opportunities of operating a crypto exchange in Africa, emphasizing the importance of trust, regulatory clarity, and operating within legal boundaries while still pushing technological innovations. He recounts his journey from skepticism to embracing the potential of blockchain and cryptocurrency, and his pivot from a traditional finance background to co-founding VALR in 2018. The conversation also delves into the broader implications of cryptocurrency for financial inclusivity...
2024-04-24
53 min
Around The Coin
Building a Better Financial System with Crypto - Farzam Ehsani | ATC #509
In this episode of Around The Coin Podcast, host Stephen Sargeant engages with Farzam Ehsani, CEO and co-founder of VALR, one of Africa's largest crypto exchanges. Farzam shares in-depth insights into the unique challenges and opportunities of operating a crypto exchange in Africa, emphasizing the importance of trust, regulatory clarity, and operating within legal boundaries while still pushing technological innovations. He recounts his journey from skepticism to embracing the potential of blockchain and cryptocurrency, and his pivot from a traditional finance background to co-founding VALR in 2018. The conversation also delves into the broader implications of cryptocurrency for financial inclusivity...
2024-04-24
53 min
Crypto News Daily
Bitcoin Dominance at 3-Year Peak, LBBW partners with Bitpanda, Ripple CEO Forecasts $5T Crypto Market, Amazon Engineer Jailed for Crypto Heist, and more...
(0:10): Bitcoin's Market Dominance Hits 3-Year Peak Despite Price Volatility(2:49): LBBW Joins Forces with Bitpanda to Offer Crypto Services to Corporate Clients(4:34): Ripple CEO Forecasts Crypto Market to Hit $5T Amid Regulatory Shifts and Bitcoin Halving(6:29): Ex-Amazon Engineer Jailed for $12M Crypto Heist and Smart Contract Hack(8:34): VALR Pioneers with Dual FSCA Crypto Licenses in South AfricaTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: CoinDesk
2024-04-16
10 min
Moneyweb Crypto
Bitcoin's rollercoaster: will it be different this time?
VALR CEO Farzam Ehsani talks about bitcoin's famed volatility, why bitcoin's current bull run still has legs, and whether we can expect more rollercoaster action once the bull run exhausts. Or whether it will be different this time. Moneyweb Crypto news articles
2024-04-03
24 min
The Startup Voyage - Web3 Business Growth
The VALR Perspective On Crypto Values And Visions: Insights From Ben Caselin
Explore the intricate tapestry of cryptocurrency through the lens of Ben Caselin, the insightful chief marketing officer at VALR, as he joins our captivating discussion on the transformative journey of digital finance and Bitcoin. We venture into how personal values can forge a path in the professional world, particularly in an industry as dynamic as cryptocurrency. Ben brings to light the philosophical depths and the mathematical roots of Bitcoin, which mirror the evolution of human society and the universal patterns found in music and art. His perspectives on the creation and community-driven valuation of digital assets challenge u...
2024-03-22
51 min
BankBros
Value and VALR with Farzam Ehsani.
In the first episode of Good Company, we have speak to Farzam Ehsani, CEO of VALR, who chats to us about what it means to be and do good.
2024-02-26
30 min
The Future of Money
Why Africa is the Best Use Case for Crypto with VALR CEO, Farzam Ehsani
While a lot of crypto media focuses on the US and Europe, I believe Africa is a great case study for digital assets. VALR is based in Africa, making Farzam the perfect guest to discuss what's happening on the continent. In a wide-ranging interview, I ask: Why are stablecoins so popular? Why are local trading pairs essential? What's happening in Africa's crypto scene? Does the crypto industry have a trust crisis? Has hyperinflation boosted demand for crypto? What are the main use cases...
2024-02-16
45 min
The Startup Club Podcast
Badi Sudhakaran (VALR): Building the Financial System of the Future
In this episode, we’re humbled to sit down with Badi Sudhakaran, the brilliant Co-Founder and CPO of Africa’s leading crypto exchange, VALR. Since its founding in 2018, VALR has grown to become the continent’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, processing more than $10bn from more than 500K customers. The company has also successfully raised more than $55m from leading investors and is now eyeing a new wave of growth through its expansion to the Middle East.We talk about: Badi’s upbringing and early careerLiving and working across 3 continentsUsing technology...
2024-02-08
1h 14
The Monocle Banking Podcast
Ep 9: Cryptocurrency: Should it replace banking as we know it?
Having doubled its value in the past year, and the recent inclusion into the mainstream ETF market, cryptocurrency has a newfound impetus in the world of finance. To better understand the potential of cryptocurrencies, Michael Avery sat down with Farzam Ehsani, Co-Founder & CEO at VALR. Farzam shares why he believes the benefits of cryptocurrency outweigh any concerns or illicit use cases, what the right level of industry regulation should be, and the implications of Crypto ETFs on the industry. Click here to listen to the whole podcast.
2024-01-25
32 min
Una Parola al Giorno - il podcast
Valchiria
val-chì-riaSIGNIFICATO Nella mitologia germanica, nome di divinità minori femminili che accompagnavano nel Walhalla gli spiriti dei più valorosi fra i guerrieri caduti in battaglia; ragazza nordica alta e forteETIMOLOGIA dal tedesco: Walküre, derivato dall’antico nordico: walkyrja, composto dal nome valr, che indica il morto sul campo, e dal verbo kjósa scegliere.Voce di Giorgio MorettiMontaggio di Stefano Riggi e Emanuele PaveseSigla a cura di Emanuele PaveseTesti di unaparolaalgiorno.itSitoInstagram...
2024-01-23
05 min
Moneyweb Crypto
Now you can trade perpetual futures on bitcoin
What on earth are those? Gianluca Sacco, chief operating officer at VALR, explains. Crypto exchange VALR recently announced the world's first perpetual futures on bitcoin, payable in rands, with some interesting use cases. Moneyweb Crypto news articles
2023-12-06
26 min
Moneyweb Crypto
Are we in for a pre-Xmas rally in Bitcoin ?
It's already up more than 30% over the last month. VALR CEO Farzam Ehsani explains what's behind this explosive move, and VALR's recent partnership with card issuer Visa as a sign of the fusing of traditional finance and crypto. Moneyweb Crypto news articles
2023-11-01
26 min
Sovereign Frontier
Sats & Gwei | Binance Donates over $3 Million to Morocco and Libya Users in $BNB Airdrops | Nigeria’s crypto transactions hit $56.7 billion, driven by weakening currency and inflation | & More
Highlights Crypto Exchange Bybit Launches Derivatives Products in South Africa https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-exchange-bybit-launches-derivatives-products-in-south-africa/ South African Crypto Exchange, VALR, Makes Critical Step Towards Global Expansion Following Dubai Regulatory Approval https://bitcoinke.io/2023/10/valr-gets-dubai-regulatory-approval/ Kenya panel urges shutdown of Worldcoin's crypto project within country https://www.zawya.com/en/world/africa/kenya-panel-urges-shutdown-of-worldcoins-crypto-project-within-country-w262bjwj Tunisia’s Dar Blockchain Announces Partnership with HashGraph Association to Develop MENA Web3 Ecosystem https://bitcoinke.io/2023/10/dar-blockchain-announces-partnership-with-hashgraph-association/ CoinFlip,a leading American Crypto AT...
2023-10-15
31 min
Blockchain DXB
Dubai Crypto & Coffee at 8 ☕ 🚨 Dubai: 09th Oct 🚨 👀 Trial of the Century: SBF ❗Binance XRP holding 🔥 Iris Energy mining ⚡ Bank of Korea and Bank for International Settlements — BIS CBDC
09th Oct: Crypto & Coffee at 8 👀 Trial of the Century: SBF ❗Binance XRP holding 🔥 Iris Energy mining ⚡ Bank of Korea and Bank for International Settlements — BIS CBDC 🚨 Legend Sam Bankman-Fried former CEO of FTX trial is still ongoing. Sam bank man has pleaded not guilty to all the 13 criminal charges filed against him. In his trial in October, He was charged with 7 of them - Conspiracy to commit wire fraud on customers of FTX - Wire fraud on customers of FTX - Conspiracy to commit wire fraud on lenders to Alameda Research - Wire...
2023-10-09
42 min
Crypto Coin Minute
Crypto Coin Minute 2023-10-05
South African Crypto Exchange Valr Receives Initial Approval From Dubai Virtual
2023-10-05
01 min
Sovereign Frontier
Sats & Gwei | Opera aims to make payments a breeze with MiniPay | kotani Pay raises $2m | Onboard Wallet raises $1.9m | Yellow Card & MoonPay Partners | And More
Welcome to another episode of Africa’s Crypto Rollup - Sats & Gwei. like we always do weekly, in this episode we bring you the latest and most relevant crypto news and updates across Africa. Highlights Yellowcard and Moonpay partner to improve crypto accessibility in Nigeria https://www.benjamindada.com/yellowcard-and-moonpay-partner-crypto-accessibility-nigeria/ Yellowcard and MoonPay have partnered to make cryptocurrency more accessible in Nigeria. They will integrate their platforms to simplify peer-to-peer crypto transactions for Nigerians. This looks positive for the Nigerian crypto landscape. Opera launches MiniPay https://x.com/CeloOrg/stat...
2023-09-17
18 min
Africa Tech News
Crypto Exchanges in South Africa Will be Unable to Operate Without Licences
A new crypto regulation in South Africa will see crypto exchanges unable to operate in the country without licences by November 30. South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority will require that crypto exchanges in the country operate with licences by the end of the year. Commissioner of the FSCA, Unathi Kamlana says the regulator has received about 20 applications since the commencement of the exercise, with further plans for enforcement action that could see the unabiding firms fined or closed down if they continue to operate without a licence past November 30 deadline. Several of the continent’s largest cryp...
2023-07-10
01 min
Moneyweb Crypto
Crypto, meet AI ... threat or opportunity?
Farzam Ehsani, CEO of crypto exchange VALR, explains why AI opens up a world of opportunities - and potential threats - to crypto. Moneyweb Crypto news articles
2023-06-21
26 min
Il Suggeritore Night Live
Il Suggeritore Night Live di lunedì 15/05/2023
Stasera al Suggeritore Night Live: le compagnie di "La difficilissima storia della vita di Ciccio Speranza" e di "La puttana dell'Ohio, rispettivamente in scena all'Elfo Puccini e all'Out Off di Milano; la voce di Valr'n, giovane cantante dalle sonorità magnetica; un'altra puntata della Bedda Storia di Basilio e Tiziana, a bordo della loro Ape Bedda...
2023-05-15
1h 00
The Non-Fungibles Show
Episode 8: Centralized vs Decentralized - featuring Farzam Ehsani
In this episode, Lebo takes us Down the Rabbit Hole as always – covering the aftermath of the FTX scandal as well as some exciting news with some golden Bored Apes.Then Caitlin takes us through the top dApps of the week, like Art Gobblers borrowing the same art style as his hit show, 'Rick and Morty', for an NFT venture. We also look at the Binance Token, amidst all the news it's a relevant one to get familiar with. And lastly a cool move-to-earn platform called Step'N.Then it’s back to Lebo for What the...
2022-12-05
40 min
Africa Tech News
South African Crypto Exchange VALR Launches In Zambia
South African crypto exchange VALR has announced the launch of its operations in Zambia. The exchange will allow Zambians to buy and sell Bitcoin and USD Coin as well as 60+ other cryptocurrencies directly using the Zambian Kwacha. VALR CEO Farzam Ehsani says they built a world-class product with a focus on robust security, high performance, and regulatory compliance, and we look forward to welcoming the Zambian retail and institutional market to VALR. Ehsani stated that the company has no exposure to FTX or FTT while commenting on Twitter on whether FTX’s issues will in any way af...
2022-11-30
01 min
Moneyweb Crypto
The crypto winter is here, so is this a good time to buy?
Gianluca Sacco, chief operating officer at VALR, ticks off the reasons to be optimistic about cryptos as we huddle up for crypto winter. Moneyweb Crypto news articles
2022-09-07
42 min
Crypto Granny talks Cryptocurrency Markets 10th July 2023
Cryptocurrency & Financial Markets News, Stats & Data as at 7th March 2022 Australian time 17.08pm Russia and the Ukraine Watch out fo
Cryptocurrency & FinancialMarkets News, Stats & Dataas at 7th March 2022Australian time 17.08pmRussia and the Ukraine Watch out for ChinaCommodities are through the roof Today I talk about the following:1. The plan agreed to with Russian forces had been to allow people fleeing the combat and shelling to leave along designated humanitarian ”green corridors,” but Gerashchenko said on Telegram that Russians had not respected the truce2.Chinese defence spending to outstrip growth spending AFR 7th m...
2022-03-08
21 min
Very sorry have not had a chance to do Podcasts Very sorry have not had a chance to do Podcasts We
Cryptocurrency & Financial Markets News, Data & Stats 7th march 2022 Melb time 1633pmP
Cryptocurrency & FinancialMarkets News, Stats & Dataas at 7th March 2022Australian time 17.08pmRussia and the Ukraine Watch out for ChinaCommodities are through the roof Today I talk about the following:1. The plan agreed to with Russian forces had been to allow people fleeing the combat and shelling to leave along designated humanitarian "green corridors," but Gerashchenko said on Telegram that Russians had not respected the truce2.Chinese defence spending to outstrip growth spending AFR 7...
2022-03-08
21 min
Cripto Spot - Michael Item
Las empresas de criptomonedas pueden afrontar multas || NOTICIAS DE CRIPTOMONEDAS #Cripto #bitcoin
📌 las empresas de criptomonedas aún pueden afrontar multas. 📌 A pesar de las revueltas que está sufriendo el cripto mercado debido a la guerra de Rusia y Ucrania, los fondos de inversión en cripto activos siguen atrayendo más capital. 📌 El Departamento del Tesoro de los estados unidos introduce a las criptomonedas para seguir sancionando a los rusos. 📌 El gobierno de Israel embargo 30 monederos cripto. 📌Una plataforma de intercambio de criptomonedas llamada VALR de Sudáfrica ha recaudado 50 millones de dólares. Video anterior:https://youtu.be/CSVHwl89Ujs Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaelitem_
2022-03-04
01 min
Cripto Spot - Michael Item
Las empresas de criptomonedas pueden afrontar multas || NOTICIAS DE CRIPTOMONEDAS #Cripto #bitcoin
📌 las empresas de criptomonedas aún pueden afrontar multas. 📌 A pesar de las revueltas que está sufriendo el cripto mercado debido a la guerra de Rusia y Ucrania, los fondos de inversión en cripto activos siguen atrayendo más capital. 📌 El Departamento del Tesoro de los estados unidos introduce a las criptomonedas para seguir sancionando a los rusos. 📌 El gobierno de Israel embargo 30 monederos cripto. 📌Una plataforma de intercambio de criptomonedas llamada VALR de Sudáfrica ha recaudado 50 millones de dólares. Video anterior:https://youtu.be/CSVHwl89Ujs Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaelitem_
2022-03-04
01 min
Cripto Spot - Michael Item
Las empresas de criptomonedas pueden afrontar multas __ NOTICIAS DE CRIPTOMONEDAS #Cripto #bitcoin
📌 las empresas de criptomonedas aún pueden afrontar multas.📌 A pesar de las revueltas que está sufriendo el cripto mercado debido a la guerra de Rusia y Ucrania, los fondos de inversión en cripto activos siguen atrayendo más capital. 📌 El Departamento del Tesoro de los estados unidos introduce a las criptomonedas para seguir sancionando a los rusos. 📌 El gobierno de Israel embargo 30 monederos cripto. 📌Una plataforma de intercambio de criptomonedas llamada VALR de Sudáfrica ha recaudado 50 millones de dólares. Video anterior:https://youtu.be/CSVHwl89UjsTwitter: https://twitter.com/michaelit
2022-03-04
01 min
SA Crypto
Farzam Ehsani announces VALR's $50m raise!
A short voice note from the CEO of VALR, exclusively speaking to SA/Global Crypto regarding their significant $50 million Series B funding round, the largest ever funding round in African crypto.
2022-03-01
00 min
The Bit
The Future of The Financial System, Featuring Farzam Ehsan of VALR
On the latest episode of The Bit, Stephen Stonberg sits down with Farzam Ehsani, Co-Founder and CEO of VALR, for a stimulating discussion on how VALR has grown into an in-demand platform in the South African crypto market. The pair discuss the latest developments within the market, including their latest innovation – VALR Arbitrage.
2021-12-08
38 min
ShapeShifter
Shapeshifter - Farzam Ehsani - Co-Founder and CEO of VALR
Guest: Farzam Ehsani | Co-Founder and CEO at VALR.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-08-18
20 min
Essential Voices
10 kids | VALR | EUROs | Fast & Furious | French slap | SA Jazz
Welcome to Essential Voices. Proudly brought to you by qessential.co.za. You're about to hear news, views, music, and more - all from a quintessentially South African perspective. News: Ulukhanyiso Bingwa Markets: Quintus Potgieter Sport: Zuko Qusheka Entertainment: Zeenat Patel International news: Sila Odhuno End song: Stokvel by Sandile Masilela --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/qessential-za/message
2021-06-13
19 min
Random('s) Thoughts
Mythgard Musings #3 - Balance Patch
Welcome back everyone! New balance so let's dive in and take a look. twitch: https://twitch.tv/houseofrandom twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHouseORandom Intro: (0:00) Journey of Souls: (0:41) Adorner of Fertility: (2:51) Automagic Artillery: (4:47) Battleball Kicker: (6:39) Cradle of Life (8:35) Death Maiden's Eye (10:52) Ghul (13:06) Holcan Assembly Line(14:48) Honed Edge (16:02) Kaveh, Khyber Warlord(16:51) Parsa Cornucopia(18:32) Parsa Immortal (19:50) Plague Maidens(22:12) Rebel Partisan (24:37) Scylla of Dire Strait (26:46) Shaitan Pariah (28:35) Si'lat Elite (30:18) Terminal Calculus (32:10) Traitorous Murmur (33:39) Triforge Trooper (35:43) Valr Smith (38:07) Vibrant Quetzal (40:42) Westingshire Vandals (42:16) Xerxian Agitator (45:24) Closing: (47:21)
2021-04-22
51 min
Exponential Africa
#16 2021, The Year of Crypto & NFTs
We are excited to launch Season 3 of Exponential Africa Live, kicking off on the future of Bitcoin and Crypto. Will 2021 be the year of mass global adoption in the crypto and Bitcoin space. Already we are seeing large organisations like Tesla, Square and BNP Melon get involved and more to follow.Featuring:Mic Mann: Host, SUSA Co-CeoHenri Arslanian: PWC Global Crypto LeaderTanya Knowles: SingularityU SA Faculty, BM AdharaFarzam Ehsani: CEO and Co-Founder VALR
2021-04-06
1h 07
Investing Corner
Investing in Crypto in South Africa
dcx10.com valr.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thriving-in-limpopo/support
2020-12-30
13 min
SA Crypto
RSA Exchanges Comment On FSCA Making Crypto A Financial Product
South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) released a statement today that they intend to declare cryptoassets "financial products" in early 2021. The declaration would come under South Africa's Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS).The FSCA did not state exactly when the declaration would come into effect, but the authority have invited interested members of the public to submit their comments to the office before 28 January 2021, indicating a likely declaration in late Q1 or early Q2 2021.Richard de Sousa (AltCoinTrader), Marius Reitz (Luno), and Farzam Ehsani (VALR) gave us comment.
2020-11-20
04 min
On The Brink with Castle Island
Weekly News Roundup 07/24/20 (the bombshell OCC letter, the custodian gold rush, Ampleforth mania)
Matt and Nic review the stories of the week. Covered in this episode: Why holding Bitcoin in banks isn't necessarily contrary to the nature of Bitcoin VALR, a South African exchange, raises $3.45m from 100x Group and others The OCC's bombshell letter saying that banks can custody cryptocurrency What this means for established crypto custodians Follow-up questions we have for the OCC Hester Pierce expresses her disappointment with the outcome of the Telegram case Standard Chartered working on cryptoasset custody Paypal partnering with Paxos Coinbase blacklists the Twitter hacker addresses Our explanation of what's going on with Ampleforth...
2020-07-24
33 min
SA Crypto
Farzam Ehsani, VALR CEO, talks about the investment from 100x (BitMEX Holding group)
In case you haven't heard, VALR have just announced a Series A funding round whereby they raised $3.4 million. And part of that Series A was made up of the 100x Group, who are the holding company of BitMEX - yes... THE BitMEX.We had to get in touch with VALR's CEO Farzam Ehsani to find out more!
2020-07-21
18 min
DCL Podcast
150 Aulani Part 2: Exploring around Oahu
Amber joins us once again for Part 2 of our Aulani series. In this episode we step outside of the Aulani Resort, as we discuss some of her family’s favorite activities, hikes, excursions, and restaurants around the island of Oahu. I’ve tried to list all of the places we talked about below, along with links to some of their websites. So make a quick stop at the ABC Store, grab a Musabi and some POG Juice, as we head out to explore the beautiful island of Oahu. Places to Visit around Oahu: Pearl Harbor: http...
2020-06-16
54 min
Stafford Unplugged — Stafford Masie
Bitcoin Understood and Contextualized | Farzam Ehsani (VALR | 'Bitcoin Seer', Co-Founder and CEO)
Bitcoin Understood and Contextualized — Bitcoin's history, status today, and futures beautifully articulated Farzam Ehsani (VALR | 'Bitcoin Seer', Co-Founder and CEO) Farzam (or Zom as I know him) is my 'go-to' guy for all things Bitcoin and crypto-currency. His faith, respect for history and ability to assimilate the humanities, gives him the ability to contextualize Bitcoin better than anyone I've heard or met. In this episode we explore the evolution of money, the current state of the fiat-currency world and demystify Bitcoin. He also maps his journey out of traditional banking and into building his own Bitcoin exchange : VA...
2020-05-29
00 min
撿到一顆龍眼
EP10 《一起看電影》決戰中途島與太平洋戰爭 (上)
本集將介紹熱血戰爭片「決戰中途島」與美日兩大勢力纏鬥的太平洋戰事。 本集收聽前重點問題: ● 日本到底為什麼要打珍珠港? ● 邱吉爾聽到珍珠港事件竟然很開心? ● 南雲忠一真的是日本的歷史罪人嗎? ● 山本五十六真的這麼厲害嗎? ● 日本海軍真的很厲害嗎? ● 中途島海戰竟然有現場紀錄片?! ● 杜立德除了會跟動物說話還會開飛機?! 留言與問題請搜尋臉書「撿到一顆龍眼」 https://www.facebook.com/Longmanandme/ 覺得好聽也請不吝贊助 https://pay.firstory.me/user/longmanandme References https://www.nps.gov/valr/learn/historyculture/pacific-battles.htm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLjBRkjDBw4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLjBRkjDBw4 https://geopoliticalfutures.com/guadalcanal-battle-sealed-pacific-war/ https://www.historynet.com/battle-of-okinawa-the-bloodiest-battle-of-the-pacific-war.htm https://www.quora.com/Where-did-America-have-more-casualties-in-WWII-in-Asia-or-Europe https://pttstudy.com/warfare/M.1576208467.A.733.html https://pttnews.cc/0f84a0d436 https://pttnews.cc/1dca3aeb83 https://olympic-yukigassen.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ff2a2baedd5e792692b4581c9add2177.png https://www.uso.org/stories/1732-9-things-you-might-not-know-about-the-attack-on-pearl-harbor http://blog.udn.com/33wang/9441808 https://www.history.com/news/one-final-toast-for-the-doolittle-raiders https://www.history.com/news/one-final-toast-for-the-doolittle-raide
2020-05-20
28 min
SA Crypto
Chat With VALR CEO Farzam Ehsani After "Blitz-Processing" Announced
This morning VALR announced an automated withdrawal system! They're calling "Blitz Processing", and we chatted to their CEO Farzam Ehsani about how it all works.SA Crypto is South Africa's largest blockchain community & news outlet. Follow us on our media platforms to stay up to date with what is happening with crypto in Southern Africa.Subscribe to Africa's leading blockchain industry newsletter right here: https://mailchi.mp/5e039cf5af22/sacryptoJoin our Telegram Traders Group here: https://t.me/joinchat/F3_PzUs8YytfRoxQbjKEXg(If the above link has expired, reach...
2020-04-09
10 min
SA Crypto
Newsletter 48: Barcelona FC Go Crypto ⚽️ VALR & iCE3X With New Listings 🚀 Pomp's Twitter Account Suspended 🚓
All the news you need to know in Blockchain this week! Sponsored by AltcoinTrader, one of South Africa's leading cryptocurrency exchanges.- - - - - - - - - - -SA Crypto is South Africa's largest blockchain community & news outlet. Follow us on our media platforms to stay up to date with what is happening with crypto in Southern Africa.Subscribe to Africa's leading blockchain industry newsletter right here: https://mailchi.mp/5e039cf5af22/sacryptoJoin our Telegram Traders Group here: https://t.me/joinchat/F3_PzUs8YyuuoZCjgeiVRA
2020-02-14
05 min
SA Crypto
Newsletter 47: Tether Launches Gold-Backed Token 💰 VALR List New Coins 🧮 $10,000 In Sight? 🚀
All the news you need to know in Blockchain this week! Sponsored by XAGO, hosting a meetup in Umhlanga, KZN on Wednesday 5 Feb at 6pm.Register for it here: http://bit.ly/durbanxago20- - - - - - - - - - -SA Crypto is South Africa's largest blockchain community & news outlet. Follow us on our media platforms to stay up to date with what is happening with crypto in Southern Africa.Subscribe to Africa's leading blockchain industry newsletter right here: https://mailchi.mp/5e039cf5af22/sacrypto
2020-01-31
07 min
SA Crypto
Statement from VALR CEO Farzam Ehsani
VALR announced that they will be listing 9 news coins on their platform, including EOS and DAI. Listen to their CEO Farzam Ehsani speak with James Preston about the listing.- - - - - - - - - - -SA Crypto is South Africa's largest blockchain community & news outlet. Follow us on our media platforms to stay up to date with what is happening with crypto in Southern Africa.Subscribe to Africa's leading blockchain industry newsletter right here: https://mailchi.mp/5e039cf5af22/sacryptoJoin our Telegram Traders Group...
2020-01-31
01 min
SA Crypto
Altcoin Trader, Luno & VALR Comment On News About Nedbank Closing Crypto Accounts
An article was released on Friday 24 January stating that Nedbank are considering closing bank accounts related to cryptocurrencies. These are direct statements from Richard de Sousa, the CEO of AltCoinTrader; Marius Reitz GM for Africa at Luno, and Farzam Ehsani, CEO at VALR.- - - - - - - - - - -SA Crypto is South Africa's largest blockchain community & news outlet. Follow us on our media platforms to stay up to date with what is happening with crypto in Southern Africa.Subscribe to Africa's leading blockchain industry newsletter right here...
2020-01-24
05 min
SA Crypto
Newsletter 44: BitClub Founders Arrested 🚔 VALR Hit Key Milestone 🎖 Twitter CEO Building Social On Blockchain? 📲
It's this week's Digest! The SA Crypto podcast brings you news from Crypto industry experts in South Africa and around the world, as well as weekly market round-ups.Be sure to subscribe, check out website, and follow us on Twitter!www.twitter.com/sacrypto_
2019-12-13
06 min
SA Crypto
Newsletter 39: Binance Goes Mafia? 😎 ETH Devcon 5 🤓 VALR Hits R1 Billion 🚀
The SA Crypto Digest is a weekly newsletter that brings you news from Crypto industry experts in South Africa and around the world, in a short, concise format.This is the audio narration of that newsletter!Subscribe to the newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/5e039cf5af22/sacrypto
2019-10-11
07 min
Matt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a time
MBS199 - CryptoKungfu Part 7, with Farzam Ehsani (Co-Founder Valr.com)
Send us a textThis edition of the Matt Brown Show is proudly sponsored by www.zanootroptics.co.za - enter your code "ninja20" to get 20% off your purchases of smart supplements.Welcome back to the Matt Brown Show and to the seventh episode of Crypto Kungfu. We have a really amazing episode in store for you as today, I am being joined by one of the crypto currency giants, you know him and you love him Farzam Ehsani, the Co-founder of VALR.com - one of Africa’s leading crypto currency exchanges.So, today Farzam and I ta...
2019-09-30
1h 08
Matt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a time
MBS199 - CryptoKungfu Part 7, with Farzam Ehsani (Co-Founder Valr.com)
Send us a textThis edition of the Matt Brown Show is proudly sponsored by www.zanootroptics.co.za - enter your code "ninja20" to get 20% off your purchases of smart supplements.Welcome back to the Matt Brown Show and to the seventh episode of Crypto Kungfu. We have a really amazing episode in store for you as today, I am being joined by one of the crypto currency giants, you know him and you love him Farzam Ehsani, the Co-founder of VALR.com - one of Africa’s leading crypto currency exchanges.So, today Farzam and I ta...
2019-09-30
1h 08
Survival Skills Podcast
#131 Farzam Ehsani - Money Against Injustice
Grey Jabesi had a privilege and interviewed Farzam Ehsani, Co-Founder and CEO of VALR.com, a platform that bridges the gap between our traditional financial system and the new world of cryptocurrencies. He was previously the Blockchain Lead at Rand Merchant Bank and the FirstRand Group and was the inaugural Chairperson of the South African Financial Blockchain Consortium.
2019-08-14
1h 05
SA Crypto
Newsletter 26: New Market Analysis 📊 Facebook Enlists Uber 🚙 Binance Banned In US 🇺🇸
In this week's Newsletter, we look at Facebook enlisting Uber, PayPal & VISA to fund their Libra Coin. Binance blocks USA users, and VALR launch ZAR trading.Be sure to subscribe to Africa's leading blockchain industry newsletter right here, and receive this newsletter as an email the moment it gets released: https://mailchi.mp/5e039cf5af22/sacrypto - - - - - - - - - - - Stay in touch with us at:- Twitter: https://twitter.com/SACrypto_- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacryptoza...
2019-06-15
07 min
SA Crypto
Interview with Farzam Ehsani, CEO of VALR: How he got to where he is now - #BAC19
Farzam Ehsani is the co-founder and CEO of VALR, an exciting new cryptocurrency exchange for South Africans, whereby they can trade and invest in over 50 cryptocurrencies.In this interview, Farzam takes us through his journey to blockchain, and what he was up to before his first blockchain role at RMB in 2016. He also reveals how VALR secured an investment partnership with former FNB CEO Michael Jordaan.You can watch a video version of the interview here: https://youtu.be/kPV0Dnx6nwM- - - - - - - - - - -
2019-03-19
11 min
Matt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a time
MBS135 - The State of Blockchain/Crypto with Farzam Ehsani, Founder Valr.com
Send us a textBlockchain. Blockchain is as significant now as the Internet was 25 years ago. As a technology, the blockchain promises to break old business models and to do that there will always be persuasive reasons not to take the risk. But if you only do what worked in the past, you will one day wake up and find that you’ve been passed by. For entrepreneurs, the blockchain space is arguably the biggest opportunity for business and value creation since the advent of the Internet. While the narrative is dominated with speculation over crypto asset price mo...
2018-12-21
1h 12
Matt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a time
MBS135 - The State of Blockchain/Crypto with Farzam Ehsani, Founder Valr.com
Send us a textBlockchain. Blockchain is as significant now as the Internet was 25 years ago. As a technology, the blockchain promises to break old business models and to do that there will always be persuasive reasons not to take the risk. But if you only do what worked in the past, you will one day wake up and find that you’ve been passed by. For entrepreneurs, the blockchain space is arguably the biggest opportunity for business and value creation since the advent of the Internet. While the narrative is dominated with speculation over crypto asset price mo...
2018-12-21
1h 12
US Citizenship Podcast
Memorial Day Quiz
A 21-Question “Salute” for Memorial Day Quiz based on the USCIS 100qs http://goo.gl/YfBwTp (pdf) Memorial sites referenced during the quiz 01. Old Granary Burial Ground in Boston 02. The Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence 03. Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial 04: The Star Spangled Banner 05. The San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park 06. The Robert Gould Shaw and Massachusetts 54th Regiment Memorial 07. The Gettysburg Cemetery 08. The Arlington National Cemetery 09. The Arlington National Cemetery Spanish-American War memorials 10. The Arlington National Cemetery Tomb of the Unkn...
2016-05-30
13 min
PR-häxan
Dagen efter valet - PR-häxan - #14
Vi snackar valrÜrelsen sü här dagen efter valdagen. Trender vi borrar djupare i: Valfilmer vi minns, valet i sociala medier, artisterna som deltog i kampanjerna och mediegenomslaget fÜr samtliga partiledare. Dessutom: Hur var maten egentligen pü sossarnas valvaka?
2014-09-16
00 min
Distillations | Science History Institute
Episode 180: Best of Distillations #12
It’s that time of year again where we dive into our archives and bring back some of our favorite segments from the past year. First, meet Ian MacLeod from our show Shipwrecks, a man who spends much of his time with sunken ships and who knows about the chemistry that eats at them. Next, a 19th-century Philadelphia church designed by Frank Furness is crumbling. Can it be saved? Find out in this feature from our show Neighborhood Preservation. Show Clock 00:00 Opening Credits 00:31 Introduction 01:01 Shipwrecks: Wrecked! 09:33 Neighborhood Preservation: The 19th Street Baptist Ch...
2013-08-20
18 min