South Africa’s Absa Becomes First Bank on the Continent to Custody Bitcoin: Report

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Bitcoin Magazine South Africa’s Absa Becomes First Bank on the Continent to Custody Bitcoin: Report South African bank Absa has become the first African lender to custody bitcoin, according to reports.

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  • Bitcoin Magazine South Africa’s Absa Becomes First Bank on the Continent to Custody Bitcoin: Report South African bank Absa has become the first African lender to custody bitcoin, according to reports.
  • Reported by Bitcoin Magazine and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:12:28 UTC.

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