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First National Bank opens Bitcoin trading to nearly 9 million clients

Crypto Briefing·October 6, 2026·1 min read
First National Bank opens Bitcoin trading to nearly 9 million clients

First National Bank (FNB) opened Bitcoin trading to nearly 9 million clients in South Africa. The move could accelerate mainstream crypto adoption in the country, influencing banking practices and regulatory frameworks. FNB becomes one of the largest traditional banks to offer direct Bitcoin trading access to its customer base.

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