First National Bank Opens Bitcoin Trading to 9 Million Clients

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1First National Bank has enabled Bitcoin trading for its customer base of nearly 9 million clients in South Africa.

First National Bank has enabled Bitcoin trading for its customer base of nearly 9 million clients in South Africa. Reuters reported that the move aims to accelerate mainstream crypto adoption and respond to evolving banking practices and regulatory frameworks.

The new service allows clients to buy and sell Bitcoin directly through the bank's platform, expanding retail access to digital assets in a major emerging market. This expansion reflects a trend among regional financial institutions to integrate alternative investments into traditional banking services.