Discovery and Luno Launch South Africa's First Bank App with Crypto Trading
Discovery Bank, in partnership with crypto exchange Luno, will enable in-app cryptocurrency trading for its customers starting in December. The move makes Discovery the first South African bank to offer exchange access directly inside a retail mobile banking app, reducing friction for users who want to buy, sell or monitor crypto alongside traditional banking services.
The integration is a notable step toward mainstream adoption, offering a simpler on-ramp for retail clients and signaling growing acceptance of digital assets by established financial institutions. Customers should still consider volatility, custody arrangements and fees before trading, while observers will watch how regulators and competitors respond to this new banking-crypto convergence.