CMA warns against buying local digital currency offerings

CMA has not approved Kenyan developed digital currency Nurucoin. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The Capital Markets Authority has cautioned Kenyans on the dangers of participating in initial cryptocurrency coin offerings (ICOs) citing high risk of exposure to fraud.

The CMA is the second financial regulator after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to issue caution against cryptocurrencies, reminding investors that they have no fall-back in case of loss since neither regulator has oversight on the Internet-based digital currencies.

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