Original sourcecryptotimes.io
Summary
Absa Corporate and Investment Banking launched institutional digital asset custody services in Africa on September 21, 2026, using Ripple's custody technology. The service provides a regulated environment to safekeep digital assets and manage private keys, while letting institutions maintain contro…
Key points
- For institutional capital in Africa and emerging markets, compliant custody from a local bank is a precondition for entry.
- Bank-grade custody going live signals that infrastructure for institutional capital entering Africa's digital asset market is filling in.
- Regional asset managers and corporate treasuries can evaluate custodying digital assets with a locally regulated bank, but supported assets and fees must be announced before decisions can be made.
- The piece notes the service stems from a partnership first announced in October 2025.
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