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.