Crypto\u2019s path to adoption has grown exponentially over the past year, with institutional interest in crypto-related services fast becoming the norm rather than the exception.<\/p>\n
VALR<\/strong><\/a><\/strong>, a South-African based crypto exchange, has positioned itself as an industry leader through a robust platform built to cater for this influx with clinical attention to security and exceptional service.<\/p>\n \u201cVALR\u2019s mission of serving humanity isn\u2019t by any means limited to retail investors.”<\/p>\n “We are also here to provide safe and secure custodial and crypto services to corporate entities,\u201d explains VALR CEO, Farzam Ehsani.<\/p>\n In the nascent crypto industry, safety considerations remain front and centre for many investors.<\/p>\n To this end, VALR has prioritized bolstering the platform\u2019s security since its inception.<\/p>\n VALR has partnered with Bittrex, a leading global blockchain platform that was started by three cybersecurity engineers, to keep your assets safe.<\/p>\n The exchange uses both cold wallets <\/em>and hot wallets <\/em>to store clients\u2019 cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n Cold storage means the private keys that control the cryptocurrency are held offline in “air-gap” isolation from any online system.<\/p>\n Furthermore, VALR\u2019s cold storage operates a multi-signature scheme where several private keys need to be used to sign any transaction enabling the movement of funds.<\/p>\n These keys are held in institutional vaults that are geographically dispersed, access-controlled and video-monitored.<\/p>\n Multiple signatories are needed to transfer funds after physically entering secure off-site premises and satisfying institutional grade security clearances.<\/p>\n Hot wallets are online wallets that are connected to the internet and are required to maintain operational liquidity.<\/p>\n VALR\u2019s hot wallet infrastructure leverages Bittrex’s leading cybersecurity architecture.<\/p>\n VALR also deploys multi-signature hot wallets that use multiple private keys which are managed and secured through cloud-hosted cryptographic key management services.<\/p>\n \u201cIt’s critical to ensure you’re dealing with trustworthy institutions.”<\/p>\n “At VALR, we have taken many steps to afford customers the peace of mind that users\u2019 funds are safe in our custody.\u201d Ehsani elaborates.<\/p>\n Beyond its ample security offerings, VALR has been lauded for its highly efficient and proactive support services.<\/p>\n The platform has a team dedicated to serving corporate clients, providing high-touch service on demand.<\/p>\n\n
Why should corporations consider VALR?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Merchant services<\/strong><\/h3>\n