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.
The move may mark a turning point in how traditional banks in Africa engage with cryptocurrencies and the tokenisation wave.
Absa's announcement highlights the increasing importance of secure digital asset storage for institutional clients.
Author's summary: Absa partners with Ripple for digital asset custody in South Africa.