[PRESS RELEASE – Zurich/Johannesburg, Switzerland/South Africa, March 12th, 2026]

Wyden, a leader in institutional digital asset trading technology, has announced the integration of VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume, into its network of liquidity connectors.

This partnership signifies a pivotal advancement in Wyden’s strategic expansion within South Africa. Through this alliance, institutional clients of Wyden will gain seamless access to VALR’s extensive liquidity pools, including the deepest ZAR-denominated crypto markets globally. VALR’s diverse offering of over 100 crypto assets, which includes tokenized stocks and private credit, will now be available via the Wyden trading platform.

Combining Wyden’s comprehensive trade lifecycle automation, Smart Order Routing (SOR), and superior execution capabilities with VALR’s vast range of crypto products — from spot margin to perpetual futures and OTC services — will empower financial institutions to navigate both South African and global digital asset markets more efficiently while lowering operational risk.

This integration guarantees that Wyden clients can perform large-scale trades with optimal execution while adhering to the stringent compliance standards mandated by European regulators and the FSCA, under which VALR operates.

Andy Flury, Wyden’s Founder and President of the Board, remarked: “South Africa is a strategically significant market as we aim to broaden our global institutional presence. By incorporating VALR, we provide our clients unparalleled access to the region’s deepest liquidity and a wide array of innovative assets. VALR’s dedication to regulatory excellence and robust infrastructure aligns precisely with Wyden’s objective to offer banks and brokers the most reliable and efficient trading technology available.”

Farzam Ehsani, Co-Founder and CEO of VALR, mentioned: “This partnership with Wyden is a significant advancement in connecting global institutional demand with Africa’s most extensive crypto liquidity. It reinforces VALR’s status as a leading infrastructure and liquidity provider across the continent and on the global stage, facilitating secure access to our expansive range of digital assets for institutions and individuals alike.”

As South Africa continues to emerge as a sophisticated hub for digital asset regulation and trading, this collaboration establishes a strong gateway for both global and local financial institutions.

About Wyden

Wyden is recognized as the foremost provider of institutional digital asset trading technology, offering comprehensive lifecycle coverage and smooth integration with custody services, core banking, and portfolio management systems. The Wyden platform enhances trading of digital assets, crafted by a team of veterans in trading systems and crypto asset experts. Its offices span Zurich, Poland, Singapore, and New York.

For further details, visit www.wyden.io.

About VALR

Founded in 2018 and based in Johannesburg, VALR boasts backing from prominent investors including Pantera Capital and Coinbase Ventures. It provides a wide array of products, including Spot Trading, Derivatives, Staking, and more. Licensed by South Africa’s FSCA and granted regulatory approval in Europe, VALR caters to over 1.7 million users and boasts 1,800 corporate clients globally, striving to foster a financially equitable future.