ChainCatcher report, according to The Block, Kenya’s National Treasury released the draft "Virtual Asset Service Provider Regulations 2026" this Wednesday and opened it for public consultation, with a deadline of 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.
Kenya's Ministry of Finance Seeks Public Feedback on Draft Regulations for Virtual Asset Service Providers
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Kenya’s Ministry of Finance has published the draft 'Virtual Asset Service Provider Regulations, 2026' and is accepting public input until April 10. The draft includes AML/CFT measures and establishes rules for high-risk assets. It was developed by a working group comprising the Central Bank of Kenya and the Capital Markets Authority. The regulations follow the Virtual Asset Service Provider Act, which came into effect on November 4, 2025.
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