VALR Unveils DeFi Lending for Enhanced Crypto Yields

Valr, Africa’s leading cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announced today the launch of DeFi lending, expanding users’ access to decentralized finance (DeFi) yield opportunities directly on the platform. Leveraging Aave, a globally recognized liquidity protocol known for transparency and user control, VALR’s DeFi Lending empowers customers to lend popular crypto assets—including USDC, USDT, and ETH—and generate hourly rewards from blockchain protocols. This move simplifies access to sophisticated crypto products while removing technical barriers that often hinder wider adoption.