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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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Kenya’s Crypto Space: New Competition Proposed Rules Target Exchanges, DeFi in Sweeping Draft Regulations

Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenyan government has unveiled its most comprehensive cryptocurrency regulatory framework to date through the Kenya Competition (Digital Asset Markets) Rules, 2024. These draft rules – currently open for public comment – represent a seismic shift in how crypto businesses must operate, with stringent requirements that could force half of existing platforms…

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The VASP 2025 Bill: A Critical Opportunity for Stakeholders in Kenya’s Crypto Landscape to Submit Their Views—What You Need to Know

Kenya’s cryptocurrency landscape is at a pivotal moment as the government introduces the Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) 2025 Bill. This proposed legislation aims to regulate the rapidly growing crypto industry, providing a framework for oversight and consumer protection. However, the bill also raises important questions about its potential impact on innovation, investment, and financial…

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