Catenaa, Sunday, March 15, 2026- Institutional digital asset infrastructure firm Wyden said Wednesday it has integrated the cryptocurrency exchange VALR into its global trading platform, expanding access to African crypto markets for banks and institutional investors.
The Zurich-based company said the connection allows financial institutions using Wyden’s trading infrastructure to execute digital asset trades directly on VALR while accessing South African rand-denominated markets.
Wyden said the integration adds liquidity and execution options for institutional clients seeking exposure to cryptocurrency markets in Africa, where digital asset adoption has expanded in recent years.
VALR operates one of the largest crypto exchanges on the African continent by trading volume and supports more than 100 digital assets. The platform offers spot trading, margin products, derivatives and over-the-counter services designed for both retail and institutional participants.
Trades from Wyden’s clients will be routed to VALR through the firm’s Smart Order Router technology, which searches multiple venues to find optimal execution conditions.
Executives from both companies said the partnership aims to connect international financial institutions with liquidity sources in emerging crypto markets.
VALR, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Johannesburg, serves about 1.7 million users and more than 1,800 institutional customers, according to company figures.
The exchange has received regulatory authorization from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, allowing it to operate with licensed digital asset services in the country.
South Africa has emerged as a regional hub for cryptocurrency trading, accounting for a large share of digital asset activity across the continent. Analysts attribute the growth to clearer regulatory frameworks and increasing institutional interest.
Wyden said the integration enables its clients to access markets denominated in the South African rand while maintaining compliance with European financial regulations.
The company operates a digital asset trading infrastructure that connects banks, brokers and asset managers to cryptocurrency exchanges through automated systems covering trade execution, custody connectivity and settlement workflows.
Wyden’s platform aggregates liquidity from multiple venues worldwide and is used by financial institutions to manage digital asset portfolios while meeting regulatory reporting requirements.
Executives said the addition of VALR expands the geographic reach of the trading network and strengthens connections between European institutional investors and African crypto markets.
The companies said they expect growing demand from hedge funds, asset managers and banks seeking diversified liquidity sources in global digital asset markets.
