Kenya: Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill 2025 including authorisation requirement for virtual asset offerings was introduced to National Assembly
Description
Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill 2025 including authorisation requirement for virtual asset offerings was introduced to National Assembly
On 8 April 2025, the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill 2025 was introduced to the National Assembly. Section 35 of the Bill provides that no person may issue or purport to issue a virtual asset offering in or from Kenya, or seek the admission of …
Scope
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Authorisation of goods or services
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
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2025-04-08
under deliberation
2025-10-15
adopted
2025-11-04
in grace period