Kenya's Ministry of Finance Seeks Public Feedback on 2026 Virtual Asset Service Provider Regulations

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Kenya’s Ministry of Finance has released a draft of the 2026 Virtual Asset Service Provider Regulations and is seeking public feedback until April 10. The draft includes measures for countering terrorist financing and addresses risks associated with high-risk assets. Prepared by a multi-agency task force including the Central Bank of Kenya and the Capital Markets Authority, it aligns with the Virtual Asset Service Provider Act enacted on November 4, 2025.

According to The Block, Kenya’s National Treasury released the draft Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations 2026 on Wednesday and opened it for public comment until April 10. The draft was prepared by a multi-agency task force involving the Central Bank of Kenya and the Capital Markets Authority, based on the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, which came into effect on November 4, 2025.

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