In Brief Kenya crypto market is entering a more formal phase as the country Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations move the sector from a grey zone toward licensing,... The Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations, 2026 set out licensing, governance, capital, reporting, consumer-protection and anti-money-laundering obligations for firms offering virtual-asset services in or from Kenya. Kenya crypto market is entering a more formal phase as the country Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations move the sector from a grey zone toward licensing, supervision and clearer compliance rules. The Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations, 2026 set out licensing, governance, capital, reporting, consumer-protection and anti-money-laundering obligations for firms offering virtual-asset services in or from Kenya. For crypto firms, the message is equally clear: the market is still attractive, but the easy era of operating around the edges is ending.