Kenyan crypto startups eye shift to Mauritius, South Africa on steep capital rules

Kenya is ranked 21st globally in the global crypto adoption index by American blockchain research firm Chainalysis.

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Kenyan cryptocurrency startups mull relocating their businesses abroad, spooked by the newly set minimum capital requirements that founders say are beyond the reach of many early-stage firms.

At least five startup founders who spoke to Business Daily said they are considering registration in South Africa or Mauritius, which they say have more accommodating regulatory regimes for early-stage businesses, if they fail to raise the required capital by the November 4 deadline.

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