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South Africa's FNB Launches Crypto Services on VALR Infrastructure

  • —FNB launched crypto services on VALR's infrastructure
  • —VALR's USDT/ZAR volume hit $544.38 million in August 2026
  • —Luno recorded $38.82 million and Binance $11.74 million
  • —VALR is building backend systems for AI-agent settlements
Why it matters: A major traditional bank chose an existing crypto framework over building its own, signaling institutional adoption momentum in Africa.
Source: TechBullion Crypto