The service makes Absa the first bank in South Africa to provide custody for digital assets. The firm is leveraging this new capability to target a total addressable market estimated at $1.5 billion.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Absa Launches Africa's First Bank Crypto Custody for $1.5B Market
Crypto19 days ago
A $110 billion financial giant based in South Africa has updated its product suite to include digital-asset storage. Absa has become the first bank on the African continent to provide professional custody services for cryptocurrency to its clients, a move aimed at securing a foothold in the regional market.
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