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Absa becomes Africa’s first bank to offer Bitcoin custody
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Absa becomes Africa’s first bank to offer Bitcoin custody

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.

Oct 2, 2026· Bitcoin Magazine
Absa launches digital asset custody service powered by Ripple
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Absa launches digital asset custody service powered by Ripple

South African lender Absa has launched its digital asset custody service, powered by Ripple’s custody technology. The service is offered through Absa Corporate and Investment Banking to institutional clients in South Africa. The launch follows a partnership between Ripple and Absa announced in October 2025.

Sep 21, 2026· Bitcoin.com News
XRP Jumps 8.7% as Peter Brandt’s Chart Signals Advance to $5.40
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XRP Jumps 8.7% as Peter Brandt’s Chart Signals Advance to $5.40

Sep 22, 2026· Bitcoin.com News
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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
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
Absa Launches Digital Asset Custody Service Powered by Ripple

Absa Launches Digital Asset Custody Service Powered by Ripple

Absa has officially rolled out the institution’s digital asset custody service in South Africa, leveraging the custody solution by Ripple. The official rollout of the project came after the partnership signed between Ripple and Absa back in October 2025, where the bank was made the first custody partner of Ripple

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Sep 22, 2026 · byTheNewsCrypto
XRP Jumps 8.7% as Peter Brandt’s Chart Signals Advance to $5.40

XRP Jumps 8.7% as Peter Brandt’s Chart Signals Advance to $5.40

XRP climbed nearly 9% to $1.54 as veteran trader Peter Brandt published a chart pointing to an eventual $5.40. The rally coincided with Absa’s launch of a Ripple-powered custody service. Peter Brandt’s Long-Term XRP Chart Points to $5.40 XRP investors received a bullish long-term projection on Sept. 21 as veteran trader Peter Brandt shared on […]

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Sep 22, 2026 · byBitcoin.com News
Ripple Brings Custody to Absa as XRP Price Jumps 6.7%: Here’s What Launched

Ripple Brings Custody to Absa as XRP Price Jumps 6.7%: Here’s What Launched

South African lender Absa switched on Absa Digital Asset Custody on Sept. 21, putting Ripple’s custody technology live inside one of Africa’s largest banking groups 11 months after the two firms first announced the partnership. What Went Live Today? Absa’s corporate and investment banking arm announced the offering via X on Monday morning, calling the […]

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Sep 21, 2026 · byBitcoin.com News