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Absa becomes Africa’s first bank to offer Bitcoin custody

First reported October 2, 2026 by CryptoBriefing · covered by 3 sources

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South African bank Absa is offering institutional digital-asset custody, with Bitcoin making up the largest share of assets held. It is described as the first African bank to provide Bitcoin custody services.

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Written by our news service from the 3 sources below, updated October 2, 2026.

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  1. Oct 2, 10:04 UTC · CryptoBriefing
    Absa becomes first African bank to offer digital-asset custody ↗
  2. Oct 2, 18:12 UTC · Bitcoin Magazine
    South Africa’s Absa Becomes First Bank on the Continent to Custody Bitcoin: Report ↗
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Absa becomes first African bank to offer digital-asset custody

Absa becomes first African bank to offer digital-asset custody

Absa's digital-asset custody service could accelerate institutional crypto adoption in Africa, influencing regional financial innovation and competition. The post Absa becomes first African bank to offer digital-asset custody appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

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Oct 2, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing
South Africa’s Absa Becomes First Bank on the Continent to Custody Bitcoin: Report

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

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.  As reported first by Bloomberg on Friday, the Johannesburg-based lender will serve institutional clients, mostly by custodying bitcoin — but other digital assets will also be a part of the service.  Banks worldwide are integrating or offering bitcoin-related products […] This post South Africa’s Absa Becomes First Bank on the Continent to Custody Bitcoin: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo .

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Oct 2, 2026 · byBitcoin Magazine