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Kenya Parliament Passes Landmark Crypto Asset Law, Establishing Comprehensive Regulatory Framework

Nairobi, Kenya – In a historic move that positions Kenya as a African digital asset leader, Parliament has passed the groundbreaking “Virtual Asset Service Provider Act, 2025,” creating East Africa’s first comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies. The legislation, approved with overwhelming bipartisan support, establishes clear guidelines for crypto exchanges, token offerings, and blockchain…

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Crypto Markets Experience Largest Single-Day Liquidation Event in History: $15.2 Billion Wiped Out in 24-Hour Frenzy

October 15, 2025 – Global cryptocurrency markets witnessed their most severe liquidation event on record, with $15.2 billion in leveraged positions forcibly closed within 24 hours amid a dramatic market downturn that saw Bitcoin plummet 27% to briefly trade below $45,000. The unprecedented cascade of liquidations surpassed previous records set during the 2021 market correction and…

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Kenya Advances Digital Identity Revolution with Verifiable Credentials and Digital Wallets Initiative

Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenyan government has initiated a groundbreaking digital transformation program to implement verifiable credentials and national digital wallets, positioning the country at the forefront of digital identity innovation in Africa. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy in partnership with the Office of the Data Commissioner, aims…

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Visa Direct Integrates Stablecoins for Real-Time Global Payouts, Revolutionizing Cross-Border Payments

San Francisco, USA – Global payments giant Visa has announced the integration of major stablecoins into its Visa Direct platform, enabling real-time cross-border payouts using digital currencies like USDC and EURC. This strategic move marks one of the most significant adoptions of blockchain technology by traditional financial infrastructure and could fundamentally reshape the $130 billion global…

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CMA Licenses Jipay and Sycamore as Digital Intermediary Platforms: A New Era for Kenya’s Capital Markets

Nairobi, Kenya – The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has granted landmark licenses to fintech innovators Jipay and Sycamore to operate as Intermediary Service Platforms (ISPs), marking a significant milestone in Kenya’s journey toward democratizing investment access. This regulatory approval positions both platforms to bridge the gap between retail investors and capital markets, offering simplified access to…

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