Kenya Signs Virtual Asset Bill Into Law, Ushering New Era for Bitcoin and Crypto Regulation
Bitcoin MagazineKenya Signs Virtual Asset Bill Into Law, Ushering New Era for Bitcoin and Crypto Regulation Kenya enacted its first crypto law, licensing exchanges and placing digital assets under CBK and CMA oversight. This post Kenya Signs Virtual Asset Bill Into Law, Ushering New Era for Bitcoin and Crypto Regulation first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
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Kenya Signs Virtual Asset Bill Into Law, Ushering New Era for Bitcoin and Crypto Regulation
Kenya has officially entered a new era for digital assets. President William Ruto signed the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025, giving the country its first comprehensive crypto regulation framework.
The new law licenses and regulates crypto exchanges, wallet providers, brokers, and payment processors operating in or from Kenya. It also brings the fast-growing sector under the oversight of two main regulators — the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the Capital Markets Authority (CMA).
Under the Act, the CBK will supervise payment processors and stablecoin issuers, while the CMA will oversee trading platforms, investment advisers, and asset managers. Both agencies will now be responsible for ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering and consumer protection standards.
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