Kenya’s virtual asset law a game changer in digital financing

Kenya’s new Virtual Asset Bill ushers in regulated crypto use, cementing its place as a regional fintech leader.

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Kenya has just taken a historic step toward becoming a regulated digital finance hub with the passage of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill. This landmark legislation marks a decisive moment in the evolution of Kenya’s financial landscape.

For the first time, the Central Bank has a clearly stipulated role in licensing stablecoins – a form of crypto that maintains a stable value by being pegged to traditional fiat currencies such as the US dollar.

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