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DUBAI, UAE, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has expanded its payment solution, Bybit Pay, to South Africa through an integration with MoneyBadger, a South African crypto payments integration provider that enables QR-based transactions and settlement in rand through partnerships with major payment networks, enabling users to make everyday purchases using cryptocurrency across a wide network of merchants.
The integration marks a further step in the adoption of cryptocurrency for daily transactions in one of Africa's most active digital asset markets. South Africa has an estimated 9.44% cryptocurrency ownership rate, representing approximately 5.8 million people, with around 52% of holders already using crypto for purchases, according to Triple-A's 2024 estimates.
The integration allows Bybit Pay users in South Africa to complete transactions by scanning QR codes or paying online at supported merchants. The rollout supports a range of everyday spending categories, including groceries, fuel, travel, retail and dining. Users can pay with Bitcoin, stablecoins and more than 20 supported digital assets.
Through its partnership with MoneyBadger, Bybit Pay integrates with several established South African payment networks. Users can access more than 650,000 locations via Scan to Pay, 31,000 locations through Zapper, and over 1,500 Pick n Pay stores. Additional coverage is available both in-store and online via Peach (across 120 merchants) and Ozow (across 440+ merchants).
The integration leverages existing QR and pay link infrastructure, allowing retailers to receive settlement in South African rand through their current payment systems without needing to hold cryptocurrency or add new payment integrations. MoneyBadger converts crypto to rand at the point of sale, reducing exposure to price volatility.
Bybit Pay supports both in-store and online transactions. For in-store payments, users open the Bybit app, navigate to Bybit Pay, scan a merchant QR code and confirm the transaction. For online purchases, users select cryptocurrency as a payment method at checkout, proceed via the Bybit app and confirm payment details.
To access the service, users must activate Bybit Pay within the app and complete identity verification requirements. The platform supports QR-based payments and online checkout without transaction fees for QR Pay. Payment limits range from $0.06 to $2,500 per transaction, with most payments processed within 10 to 15 seconds.
Bybit serves more than 80 million users globally and supports South African rand deposits, positioning the platform to expand its footprint in the region.
South Africa ranks among the leading cryptocurrency markets globally, according to the World Crypto Rankings 2025 report, which evaluates 79 countries using more than 28 metrics and 90 data points across user adoption, transactional activity, regulatory infrastructure and cultural engagement. The report highlights that the strongest-performing markets are those where crypto is actively used for payments and everyday financial activity, reflecting a broader shift toward real-world utility.
"Crypto payments are entering a new phase where the focus is shifting from trading to real-world utility," said Sophie Chen, Head of Marketing at Bybit Card and Bybit Pay. "Bybit Pay connects digital assets to everyday commerce, and our partnership with MoneyBadger enables seamless spending across South Africa."
"At MoneyBadger, our goal is to make paying with Bitcoin and crypto as simple as scanning a QR code," said Carel van Wyk, CEO of MoneyBadger. "By enabling Bybit Pay across our network, millions of users can now spend crypto at everyday merchants across South Africa, while merchants continue to receive settlement in rand."
The partnership is expected to support broader adoption of cryptocurrency payments, with initiatives aimed at encouraging first-time and repeat usage across participating merchants.
#Bybit / #TheCryptoHub / #NewFinancialPlatform / #MoneyBadger
Bybit Fintech FZE is a juristic representative of Altify SA Capital (Pty) Ltd, an authorised financial services provider (FSP No. 52727), registered under South African company number 2022/321703/07
About Bybit
Bybit is the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 80 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
For more details about Bybit, please visit Bybit Press
For media inquiries, please contact: media@bybit.com
For updates, please follow: Bybit's Communities and Social Media
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About MoneyBadger
MoneyBadger is a leading South African Bitcoin payments company enabling safe, seamless crypto transactions online and in physical stores. Merchants settle instantly in Rands, Stablecoins or Bitcoin via its API which supports the Lightning Network and all major wallets including Luno, Binance and VALR. Founded in Stellenbosch in 2022, MoneyBadger bridges legacy POS systems to Bitcoin through QR code scanning. Its first major client, Pick n Pay, launched crypto payments across 1,500+ stores in 2023.
Trusted by top retailers, MoneyBadger raised $400k/R7m in pre-seed funding in 2025 and partnered with Ozow, Peach Payments, Scan to Pay, Ecentric, and Zapper for broader adoption across South Africa at over 650,000 merchant locations.
For more information, visit www.moneybadger.co.za
DUBAI, UAE, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has expanded its payment solution, Bybit Pay, to South Africa through an integration with MoneyBadger, a South African crypto payments integration provider that enables QR-based transactions and settlement in rand through partnerships with major payment networks, enabling users to make everyday purchases using cryptocurrency across a wide network of merchants.
The integration marks a further step in the adoption of cryptocurrency for daily transactions in one of Africa's most active digital asset markets. South Africa has an estimated 9.44% cryptocurrency ownership rate, representing approximately 5.8 million people, with around 52% of holders already using crypto for purchases, according to Triple-A's 2024 estimates.
The integration allows Bybit Pay users in South Africa to complete transactions by scanning QR codes or paying online at supported merchants. The rollout supports a range of everyday spending categories, including groceries, fuel, travel, retail and dining. Users can pay with Bitcoin, stablecoins and more than 20 supported digital assets.
Through its partnership with MoneyBadger, Bybit Pay integrates with several established South African payment networks. Users can access more than 650,000 locations via Scan to Pay, 31,000 locations through Zapper, and over 1,500 Pick n Pay stores. Additional coverage is available both in-store and online via Peach (across 120 merchants) and Ozow (across 440+ merchants).
The integration leverages existing QR and pay link infrastructure, allowing retailers to receive settlement in South African rand through their current payment systems without needing to hold cryptocurrency or add new payment integrations. MoneyBadger converts crypto to rand at the point of sale, reducing exposure to price volatility.
Bybit Pay supports both in-store and online transactions. For in-store payments, users open the Bybit app, navigate to Bybit Pay, scan a merchant QR code and confirm the transaction. For online purchases, users select cryptocurrency as a payment method at checkout, proceed via the Bybit app and confirm payment details.
To access the service, users must activate Bybit Pay within the app and complete identity verification requirements. The platform supports QR-based payments and online checkout without transaction fees for QR Pay. Payment limits range from $0.06 to $2,500 per transaction, with most payments processed within 10 to 15 seconds.
Bybit serves more than 80 million users globally and supports South African rand deposits, positioning the platform to expand its footprint in the region.
South Africa ranks among the leading cryptocurrency markets globally, according to the World Crypto Rankings 2025 report, which evaluates 79 countries using more than 28 metrics and 90 data points across user adoption, transactional activity, regulatory infrastructure and cultural engagement. The report highlights that the strongest-performing markets are those where crypto is actively used for payments and everyday financial activity, reflecting a broader shift toward real-world utility.
"Crypto payments are entering a new phase where the focus is shifting from trading to real-world utility," said Sophie Chen, Head of Marketing at Bybit Card and Bybit Pay. "Bybit Pay connects digital assets to everyday commerce, and our partnership with MoneyBadger enables seamless spending across South Africa."
"At MoneyBadger, our goal is to make paying with Bitcoin and crypto as simple as scanning a QR code," said Carel van Wyk, CEO of MoneyBadger. "By enabling Bybit Pay across our network, millions of users can now spend crypto at everyday merchants across South Africa, while merchants continue to receive settlement in rand."
The partnership is expected to support broader adoption of cryptocurrency payments, with initiatives aimed at encouraging first-time and repeat usage across participating merchants.
#Bybit / #TheCryptoHub / #NewFinancialPlatform / #MoneyBadger
Bybit Fintech FZE is a juristic representative of Altify SA Capital (Pty) Ltd, an authorised financial services provider (FSP No. 52727), registered under South African company number 2022/321703/07
About Bybit
Bybit is the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 80 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
For more details about Bybit, please visit Bybit Press
For media inquiries, please contact: media@bybit.com
For updates, please follow: Bybit's Communities and Social Media
Discord | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Reddit | Telegram | TikTok | X | Youtube
About MoneyBadger
MoneyBadger is a leading South African Bitcoin payments company enabling safe, seamless crypto transactions online and in physical stores. Merchants settle instantly in Rands, Stablecoins or Bitcoin via its API which supports the Lightning Network and all major wallets including Luno, Binance and VALR. Founded in Stellenbosch in 2022, MoneyBadger bridges legacy POS systems to Bitcoin through QR code scanning. Its first major client, Pick n Pay, launched crypto payments across 1,500+ stores in 2023.
Trusted by top retailers, MoneyBadger raised $400k/R7m in pre-seed funding in 2025 and partnered with Ozow, Peach Payments, Scan to Pay, Ecentric, and Zapper for broader adoption across South Africa at over 650,000 merchant locations.
For more information, visit www.moneybadger.co.za
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Bybit Pay Expands to South Africa With MoneyBadger, Enabling Nationwide Crypto QR Payments
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- Arm AGI CPU-based platforms increase performance-per-watt for modern workloads
- High-density liquid-cooled systems accelerate HPC and AI workloads
- Flexible infrastructure supports agentic AI across cloud and enterprise environments
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), an AI, Enterprise, Storage, 5G/Edge Total Solution provider, today expanded its Data Center Building Block Solutions (DCBBS) portfolio with new Arm®-based server platforms powered by the new Arm AGI CPU, and new Open Compute Project (OCP) ORv3-compliant rack offerings. Supermicro leads the industry with over 20 OCP Inspired™ systems, which incorporate various OCP technologies and form factors, to simplify open data center deployments.
"Supermicro continues to advance its DCBBS with an expanded portfolio of Arm-based platforms and OCP systems for next-gen AI and HPC," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "With high-density, liquid-cooled systems and energy-efficient Arm architectures, we enable scalable, flexible data centers that maximize performance-per-watt and accelerate AI adoption across cloud and enterprise environments."
DCBBS delivers complete, modular AI infrastructure. Built from validated components and sub-systems, DCBBS provides end-to-end deployment flexibility – from individual GPUs and networking switches to complete racks, site infrastructure, management software, and professional services.
"The rapid growth of AI is reshaping infrastructure requirements across the data center," said Mohamed Awad, Executive Vice President, Cloud AI Business Unit, Arm. "Arm AGI CPU-based platforms, built on Arm Neoverse technology, provide the foundation for this new generation of compute, and our collaboration with Supermicro brings these capabilities to market in flexible, high-density systems optimized for modern AI and cloud environments."
"By integrating energy-efficient Arm Neoverse platforms into Supermicro's ORv3 portfolio, the OCP Community is extending the open supply chain for AI infrastructure. This collaboration delivers the modular, liquid-cooled building blocks required to scale high-performance, energy-efficient data centers across the entire ecosystem," said Steve Helvie, Chief Emerging Ecosystem Officer, OCP Foundation.
Supermicro's expanded OCP ORv3 portfolio includes new rack configurations and purpose-built servers designed for seamless integration and high-performance workloads. A new 2U GPU system, compatible with 21-inch OCP ORv3 racks, features dual Intel® Xeon® 6 6700 series processors with P-cores, a 1400A busbar inspired by OCP with power shelves, and DC-SCM support. The system integrates the NVIDIA HGX™ B300 8-GPU platform with 5th Generation NVLink®, delivering the compute density and bandwidth required for large-scale AI deployments. Learn more here.
Also available for ORv3 environments is Supermicro's FlexTwin™ system, which is a high-density, dual-node platform that integrates two independent servers in a 1-OU chassis. Designed for HPC and AI workloads, the system supports the latest Intel processors and future Intel and AMD CPUs. The FlexTwin leverages Supermicro's DLC-2 liquid cooling solution for CPUs, memory, and VRMs—removing up to 90%* of system generated heat. Learn more here.
In addition, Supermicro is making available two new Arm-based systems powered by the recently announced Arm AGI CPU in 2U and 5U form factors, delivering high core density, expanded memory capacity, and flexible I/O for energy-efficient, scalable agentic AI infrastructure.
Systems Overview:
- Compact 2U Server
- Arm AGI CPU with 64, 128, or 136 Arm Neoverse® V3 cores
- 24 DIMM slots, for up to 6TB of DDR5 memory
- 8 front hot-swap 2.5" NVMe drive bays
- Details here
- Expanded 5U server
- Arm AGI CPU with 64, 128, or 136 Arm Neoverse V3 cores
- 24 DIMM slots, for up to 6TB of DDR5 memory
- 8 front hot-swap 2.5" NVMe drive bays
- Additional PCIe lanes for increasing the number of GPUs, in an I/O rich configuration
- Details here
Supermicro promotes staff volunteering at the Open Compute Project Foundation, where the company holds a seat on the OCP Advisory Board. Learn more about how Supermicro supports OCP activities and initiatives here.
*Based on Supermicro estimates
About Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI) is a global leader in Application-Optimized Total IT Solutions. Founded and operating in San Jose, California, Supermicro is committed to delivering first-to-market innovation for Enterprise, Cloud, AI, and 5G Telco/Edge IT Infrastructure. We are a Total IT Solutions provider with server, AI, storage, IoT, switch systems, software, and support services. Supermicro's motherboard, power, and chassis design expertise further enables our development and production, enabling next-generation innovation from cloud to edge for our global customers. Our products are designed and manufactured in-house (in the US, Asia, and the Netherlands), leveraging global operations for scale and efficiency and optimized to improve TCO and reduce environmental impact (Green Computing). The award-winning portfolio of Server Building Block Solutions® allows customers to optimize for their exact workload and application by selecting from a broad family of systems built from our flexible and reusable building blocks that support a comprehensive set of form factors, processors, memory, GPUs, storage, networking, power, and cooling solutions (air-conditioned, free air cooling or liquid cooling).
Supermicro, Server Building Block Solutions, and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.
All other brands, names, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
- Arm AGI CPU-based platforms increase performance-per-watt for modern workloads
- High-density liquid-cooled systems accelerate HPC and AI workloads
- Flexible infrastructure supports agentic AI across cloud and enterprise environments
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), an AI, Enterprise, Storage, 5G/Edge Total Solution provider, today expanded its Data Center Building Block Solutions (DCBBS) portfolio with new Arm®-based server platforms powered by the new Arm AGI CPU, and new Open Compute Project (OCP) ORv3-compliant rack offerings. Supermicro leads the industry with over 20 OCP Inspired™ systems, which incorporate various OCP technologies and form factors, to simplify open data center deployments.
"Supermicro continues to advance its DCBBS with an expanded portfolio of Arm-based platforms and OCP systems for next-gen AI and HPC," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "With high-density, liquid-cooled systems and energy-efficient Arm architectures, we enable scalable, flexible data centers that maximize performance-per-watt and accelerate AI adoption across cloud and enterprise environments."
DCBBS delivers complete, modular AI infrastructure. Built from validated components and sub-systems, DCBBS provides end-to-end deployment flexibility – from individual GPUs and networking switches to complete racks, site infrastructure, management software, and professional services.
"The rapid growth of AI is reshaping infrastructure requirements across the data center," said Mohamed Awad, Executive Vice President, Cloud AI Business Unit, Arm. "Arm AGI CPU-based platforms, built on Arm Neoverse technology, provide the foundation for this new generation of compute, and our collaboration with Supermicro brings these capabilities to market in flexible, high-density systems optimized for modern AI and cloud environments."
"By integrating energy-efficient Arm Neoverse platforms into Supermicro's ORv3 portfolio, the OCP Community is extending the open supply chain for AI infrastructure. This collaboration delivers the modular, liquid-cooled building blocks required to scale high-performance, energy-efficient data centers across the entire ecosystem," said Steve Helvie, Chief Emerging Ecosystem Officer, OCP Foundation.
Supermicro's expanded OCP ORv3 portfolio includes new rack configurations and purpose-built servers designed for seamless integration and high-performance workloads. A new 2U GPU system, compatible with 21-inch OCP ORv3 racks, features dual Intel® Xeon® 6 6700 series processors with P-cores, a 1400A busbar inspired by OCP with power shelves, and DC-SCM support. The system integrates the NVIDIA HGX™ B300 8-GPU platform with 5th Generation NVLink®, delivering the compute density and bandwidth required for large-scale AI deployments. Learn more here.
Also available for ORv3 environments is Supermicro's FlexTwin™ system, which is a high-density, dual-node platform that integrates two independent servers in a 1-OU chassis. Designed for HPC and AI workloads, the system supports the latest Intel processors and future Intel and AMD CPUs. The FlexTwin leverages Supermicro's DLC-2 liquid cooling solution for CPUs, memory, and VRMs—removing up to 90%* of system generated heat. Learn more here.
In addition, Supermicro is making available two new Arm-based systems powered by the recently announced Arm AGI CPU in 2U and 5U form factors, delivering high core density, expanded memory capacity, and flexible I/O for energy-efficient, scalable agentic AI infrastructure.
Systems Overview:
- Compact 2U Server
- Arm AGI CPU with 64, 128, or 136 Arm Neoverse® V3 cores
- 24 DIMM slots, for up to 6TB of DDR5 memory
- 8 front hot-swap 2.5" NVMe drive bays
- Details here
- Expanded 5U server
- Arm AGI CPU with 64, 128, or 136 Arm Neoverse V3 cores
- 24 DIMM slots, for up to 6TB of DDR5 memory
- 8 front hot-swap 2.5" NVMe drive bays
- Additional PCIe lanes for increasing the number of GPUs, in an I/O rich configuration
- Details here
- Arm AGI CPU with 64, 128, or 136 Arm Neoverse V3 cores
- 24 DIMM slots, for up to 6TB of DDR5 memory
- 8 front hot-swap 2.5" NVMe drive bays
- Additional PCIe lanes for increasing the number of GPUs, in an I/O rich configuration
- Details here
Supermicro promotes staff volunteering at the Open Compute Project Foundation, where the company holds a seat on the OCP Advisory Board. Learn more about how Supermicro supports OCP activities and initiatives here.
*Based on Supermicro estimates
About Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI) is a global leader in Application-Optimized Total IT Solutions. Founded and operating in San Jose, California, Supermicro is committed to delivering first-to-market innovation for Enterprise, Cloud, AI, and 5G Telco/Edge IT Infrastructure. We are a Total IT Solutions provider with server, AI, storage, IoT, switch systems, software, and support services. Supermicro's motherboard, power, and chassis design expertise further enables our development and production, enabling next-generation innovation from cloud to edge for our global customers. Our products are designed and manufactured in-house (in the US, Asia, and the Netherlands), leveraging global operations for scale and efficiency and optimized to improve TCO and reduce environmental impact (Green Computing). The award-winning portfolio of Server Building Block Solutions® allows customers to optimize for their exact workload and application by selecting from a broad family of systems built from our flexible and reusable building blocks that support a comprehensive set of form factors, processors, memory, GPUs, storage, networking, power, and cooling solutions (air-conditioned, free air cooling or liquid cooling).
Supermicro, Server Building Block Solutions, and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.
All other brands, names, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
** This press release is distributed by PR Newswire through automated distribution system, for which the client assumes full responsibility. **
Supermicro Expands Data Center Building Block Solutions® Flexibility with Arm-Based Platforms and OCP Systems for Next-Gen AI Infrastructure
