VALR collaborates with Taipei Blockchain Week to explore the future of digital assets. Chief Marketing Officer Ben Caselin shared his insights on the Web3 market during the event, particularly the innovative potential in Taiwan and Africa, and predicted key trends that may emerge in the coming year. (Background: VALR Avalanche December: $40,000 $AVAX prize pool) (Context: 2024 TBW Taipei Blockchain Week kicks off on December 12! The world's top blockchain and AI ecosystems gather) This article is a sponsored piece provided by VALR and does not represent the position of BlockTempo, nor is it investment advice, purchase or sale recommendations. For more details, see the responsibility warning at the end of the article. As Africa's largest cryptocurrency exchange, VALR partners with Taipei Blockchain Week to conclude the year on a high note. In this conference, VALR played a significant role in discussions about the future of digital assets. At this highly anticipated conference, VALR's Chief Marketing Officer Ben Caselin participated in a high-level panel titled "Unlocking the Web3 Potential of Emerging Markets: The Rise of Asia and Africa." Other panel members included Jen Bilango from Coins.ph, and it was moderated by Amagi founder Stefan Piech. During the panel, Caselin emphasized the crucial role of stablecoins in markets like South Africa and pointed out the innovative potential exhibited by emerging markets in Asia and Africa. Caselin predicted key trends that may emerge in the coming year, including more countries exploring Bitcoin mining, companies adopting Bitcoin as a financial management tool, and banks gradually expanding access to digital assets like dollar stablecoins. He also mentioned key challenges in the industry, warning against the risks of excessive issuance of new tokens, believing that such behavior not only deviates from the intention of optimizing global finance but also ironically contrasts with the industry’s criticism of centralized monetary overissuance. Caselin stated, "It is crucial to focus on what really matters." He specifically emphasized meeting the financial needs of households and businesses in emerging markets, focusing on wealth preservation and promoting financial inclusivity. He further noted, "The purpose of life is not just to make money." He added, "Some people may aspire to own a Lamborghini, but you can also choose not to buy it and use resources to help those around you—this is a completely different outlook on life." In addition to participating in the conference, the VALR team also hosted a VIP event for top traders in the region and collaborated with BlockTempo to hold a gathering that attracted over 150 Web3 traders and enthusiasts. These events provided a great opportunity to delve into the growth potential in Taiwan and other regions. Notably, VALR is known locally as "威樂," which means "powerful and happy" in Chinese, and is actively promoting its expansion and connections in the Asian market. Regarding the atmosphere in Taipei, Ben Caselin stated: "With Bitcoin prices breaking new highs above $100,000 and the rapid rise of meme coins and multiple utility projects, the vitality of Taipei is fully displayed. Similar to conferences in Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Dubai, we see how Web3 conferences and the numerous accompanying events inject energy into a city. These gatherings not only connect various jurisdictions with the financial future but also create an environment that fosters innovation and attracts significant business opportunities." About VALR VALR offers a comprehensive range of cryptocurrency products and services, including spot trading, leverage trading, perpetual contracts, high-frequency trading APIs, governance-enabled sub-accounts, bulk OTC trading, staking, lending, simple buy-sell exchange, and VALR Pay. Established in 2018, VALR is Africa's largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, serving over 1,100 businesses and institutional clients and more than 1 million global users. VALR is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, licensed by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa, and has received preliminary approval from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Europe and Dubai. The exchange has raised $55 million in equity financing from top investors, including Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures, GSR, and F-Prime, a subsidiary of Fidelity Investments. For more information, please visit valr.com. __________ Sponsored Disclaimer: The content of this article is a promotional piece provided by the contributor, who has no relationship with BlockTempo, and the article does not represent the position of BlockTempo. This article is not intended to provide any investment, asset advice, or legal opinion, and should not be construed as an offer to buy, sell, or hold assets. Any services, programs, or tools mentioned in the promotional content are for reference only, and the final actual content or rules are subject to the announcement or explanation by the contributor. BlockTempo is not responsible for any potential risks or losses, and readers are reminded to conduct their own due diligence before making any decisions or actions.