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@BlakePlayerSays

I ramble about stuff: crypto, markets, business, braai and rugby - not necessarily in that order. Heading the growth at @VALRdotcom. Pro Aris et Focis.

Katılım Eylül 2009
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Wyden
Wyden@wyden_io·
Wyden Expands Global Liquidity Network with VALR Integration Wyden has integrated VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume, into its global liquidity network. The integration provides Wyden’s institutional clients with direct access to deep ZAR-denominated liquidity and more than 100 digital assets through the Wyden trading platform. By combining Wyden’s Smart Order Routing and best execution capabilities with VALR’s comprehensive product suite, institutions can trade across South African and global digital asset markets with greater efficiency while maintaining robust regulatory compliance. As noted by Andy Flury, the integration strengthens Wyden’s institutional presence in a strategically important market and expands access to one of the deepest liquidity venues in the region. #DigitalAssets #InstitutionalTrading #Liquidity #FinTech #Wyden #VALR
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Blake@BlakePlayerSays·
The VALR10 product is now by far the cheapest and easiest way to gain diversified exposure to the crypto market. Available through all @VALRdotcom channels: API, OTC, Web and Mobile. Direct subscriptions / redemptions available via API and OTC for large subscriptions and institutional use cases.
VALR@VALRdotcom

We've reduced the annual management fee for the VALR10 Crypto Bundle from 2% to 0.2%. VALR10 offers diversified exposure to the top 10 crypto assets listed on VALR. Stay tuned. More crypto bundles are on the way. Explore crypto bundles: valr.com/en/crypto-bund…

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DHL Stormers
DHL Stormers@THESTORMERS·
There will be no tickets on sale at the stadium on Saturday because they are all GONE! 📲 Add yours to your phone's wallet from our App now to make it a quick tap for easy entry. #STOvBUL #inittogether
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Blake@BlakePlayerSays·
@solidintel_x @grok can you share some insight into how they are doing this?
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Solid Intel 📡
Solid Intel 📡@solidintel_x·
INTEL: Bank of America is now issuing credit backed by $BTC
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Bitcoin Events
Bitcoin Events@BitcoinEventsCo·
🚀 Oh, how the world of crypto has shifted! 🔥From fireworks, Lambos, and the “Wild West” era… to a maturing ecosystem that’s gaining regulatory clarity, real institutional traction and utility across Africa 🌍✨ 🎥 Watch the exciting panel on “Unlocking Africa's Crypto Potential: Institutional Adoption, Tokenisation, and ETFs as Catalysts for Expansion” available now on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/ZMFgZ6zobAM?si… Moderator: Callan Richardson: Head of Growth - Africa at @bitget @BitgetAfrica @BlakePlayerSays: Chief Commercial Officer at @VALRdotcom Christo de Wit: Country Manager South Africa at @LunoGlobal What do you think success will look like in the next 5 years? #CryptoFest2025
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VALR
VALR@VALRdotcom·
On the latest @Moneyweb Crypto podcast, VALR’s Chief Commercial Officer, @BlakePlayerSays, unpacks the VALR10 crypto bundle, VALR's partnership with Mukuru, and what’s happening in the crypto market. Listen now: moneyweb.co.za/moneyweb-crypt…
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VALR
VALR@VALRdotcom·
VALR is proud to announce a partnership with @mukurudotcom to power a new USDC wallet, bringing regulated USD stablecoin savings to millions across Africa. Farzam Ehsani @farzamehsani , Co-Founder and CEO of VALR, stated: “This partnership is a profound step toward realising our shared vision of an inclusive financial ecosystem that unites humanity, advancing financial services in society.” Andy Jury, Group CEO of Mukuru, added: "This partnership with VALR is a clear step forward in our strategy to enable Africa’s emerging consumers to send, store, and spend value seamlessly." Together, we are advancing accessible, regulated financial solutions for the continent.
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Bitcoin Events
Bitcoin Events@BitcoinEventsCo·
🔥 Panel Spotlight: “Unlocking Africa's Crypto Potential: Institutional Adoption, Tokenisation, and ETFs as Catalysts for Expansion.” 🔥 A forward-looking discussion featuring: 💡 (Moderator) Callan Richardson – Head of Growth - Africa at @bitget @BitgetAfrica 💡 Christo de Wit – Country Manager South Africa at @LunoGlobal 💡 @BlakePlayerSays – Chief Commercial Officer at @VALRdotcom Be part of the conversation shaping Africa’s digital asset evolution — happening live at #CryptoFest2025 ⚡ 🎟️ Secure your spot: cryptofest.co.za/tickets #ETFs #Tokenisation #InstitutionalAdoption
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Bitcoin Events
Bitcoin Events@BitcoinEventsCo·
🔥 Speaker Spotlight: Blake Player 🔥 We’re excited to welcome @BlakePlayerSays, Chief Commercial Officer at @VALRdotcom, Africa’s largest digital asset exchange, to the Crypto Fest 2025 stage! 🎤 Topic: “Unlocking Africa's Crypto Potential: Institutional Adoption, Tokenisation, and ETFs as Catalysts for Expansion.” Prior to joining VALR, Blake worked as a Consultant at Bain & Company, specializing in private equity. With a fascination for fintech and decentralized financial systems, Blake is dedicated to applying these innovations in real-world scenarios. He is also passionate about Africa and is inspired by the bold innovators leveraging technology to improve lives across the continent. valr.com Get ready for a session you won’t want to miss. 📅 Cape Town • 14 November 2025 🎟️ Limited tickets available — secure your spot now: cryptofest.co.za/tickets #CryptoFest2025 #SpeakerSpotlight
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VALR
VALR@VALRdotcom·
You requested and we delivered. Dust conversion is now live on VALR. Easily convert your small balances into USDC.
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Blake@BlakePlayerSays·
Probably more than $20B in liquidations across venues last night. This is for sure the most I have ever seen, most of that would have happened within 3hrs too.
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Farzam Ehsani
Farzam Ehsani@farzamehsani·
VALR 💙 Cape Town
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Blake@BlakePlayerSays·
Just paid my @DStv bill with @VALRdotcom pay. Crypto payments are now all around you. Very soon, nearly all QR code payment types will be supported by VALR.
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Blake
Blake@BlakePlayerSays·
Bitcoin is digital cash and is being used like this at a small scale, but it is undeniably mainly being used as a digital treasury asset. Bitcoin is losing (lost?) the payements technology race. Stablecoins on fast / cheap chains like Solana are winning. In time, I can easily see Bitcoin-backed stablecoins running on cheap/fast/programmable chains being highly successful. Maybe it wasn't the vision in the white paper - but it is the reality now - and I don't think it's a bad thing either. Bitcoin will serve society in the way people find it most useful at the time. Right now it's a treasury asset, who knows what the future holds?
Robin Linus@robin_linus

The cypherpunk vision was clearly electronic cash for private, peer-to-peer payments. The ‘digital asset’ narrative came later from others. Strange that this is even controversial

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