The Kenyan government has introduced a draft policy requiring cryptocurrency businesses to establish local offices within the country, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday citing the country’s National Treasury’s website. No access to assets confinement allowed!
🇰🇪 New Legislation: VASP Requirements
Other media outlets also reported that the law mandates that virtual asset service providers (VASPs), including exchanges like Binance and Coinbase, open a physical office and have a chief executive officer or director to operate in the region. But wait… regulatory approval required! 😮
The move is part of the country’s effort to introduce a comprehensive regulatory framework for consumer protection. Please give us your thoughts until January 24th!
Features of the <3 Kenyan Crypto Scene 💕
A 1.5% Digital Assets Tax (DAT) for crypto traders has been implemented. Authorities let traders pay the tax voluntarily. But fear not, data privacy and cybersecurity are on the agenda too! 👀
Kenya ranks 28th in the Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Index by Chainalysis. The country is witnessing a surge in digital asset adoption as remittances and alternatives to traditional services. 🔮
Kenya’s Proactive Approach Amid African Regs
In the African context, Kenya’s proactive steps toward regulating cryptocurrencies position it as a leader. The nation aims to balance innovation with consumer protection – a true fusion of economic freedom and regulatory oversight! 🎉
Central African Republic (CAR) adopted Bitcoin as legal tender in 2022, becoming the second country globally, after El Salvador. 🇨🇫
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