South Africans can now pay with Bitcoin, stablecoins and other digital assets at over 650,000 retail locations thanks to a new "Scan to Pay" integration. This marks a major step toward mainstream crypto adoption in the country.

Customers simply scan a QR code at the point of sale to complete fast, secure crypto transactions without needing traditional payment methods.

The rollout offers greater payment flexibility and convenience for consumers, and is expected to boost awareness and everyday use of digital currencies across South Africa.

Built on blockchain and encryption protocols, the solution emphasizes transaction security and reliability as more merchants join the network.