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South African firms launch rand-backed stablecoin ZAR Universal (ZARU)

A consortium including Luno, Sanlam Specialised Asset Management, EasyEquities and Lesaka has launched ZAR Universal (ZARU), a blockchain stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the South African rand. The project emphasizes transparency and robust reserve management.

Published at 2026-02-05 05:45:20