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Kenya brings virtual asset providers under new regulatory framework

Kenya’s Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025, took effect on 4 November 2025, according to a joint notice from the Central Bank of Kenya and Capital Markets Authority. The two authorities are responsible for licensing and supervising providers, but said no licences had been issued while detailed regulations remained in development. Existing operators have a 12-month continuity period under the Act.

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