Absa Becomes First African Bank to Launch Bitcoin Custody for Institutions

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1Johannesburg-based Absa has become the first African lender to offer bitcoin custody services to institutional clients.

Johannesburg-based Absa has become the first African lender to offer bitcoin custody services to institutional clients. Bloomberg reported that the bank launched the service specifically targeting institutional demand in South Africa, with plans to include other digital assets beyond bitcoin in the future.

The move aims to meet growing institutional requirements for regulated digital asset storage. This initiative marks a significant milestone for financial services in the continent.