Absa joins Ripple's custody network in digital-asset push

Absa Partners with Ripple for Digital Asset Custody

Absa has partnered with Ripple to offer institutional-grade digital asset custody to institutional clients in South Africa.

The partnership will utilize Ripple's blockchain infrastructure to provide secure storage solutions for tokenized assets, including cryptocurrencies.

This move marks a significant turning point in how traditional banks in Africa engage with cryptocurrencies and tokenization.

Custody is becoming a "must-have" plumbing in financial infrastructure, and not a fringe experiment.

The partnership is Ripple's first major custody partnership in Africa, driven by accelerating demand in emerging markets for reliable, compliant digital asset infrastructure.

Author's summary: Absa joins Ripple for digital asset custody in South Africa.

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TechCentral TechCentral — 2025-10-15

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