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FNB brings crypto trading in South Africa to nearly 9 million clients

The Cryptonomist·October 7, 2026·1 min read
FNB brings crypto trading in South Africa to nearly 9 million clients

First National Bank, South Africa's second-largest bank, launched a crypto trading service in partnership with local exchange VALR. The service lets nearly 9 million clients buy Bitcoin, Ethereum, and three other digital assets directly from the bank's existing investment platform, marking a significant expansion of crypto access in the country.

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