At the same time, Parliament has tabled the long-awaited Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill, which aims to provide a legal framework for digital asset operations, licensing, and compliance.
“Africa’s role in the global crypto economy is evolving rapidly, and Kenya is at the center of this transformation. KBCC 2025 reflects the region’s growing appetite for innovation, regulation, and real-world blockchain adoption,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget.
Speakers at KBCC 2025 will include key figures from Binance, Bitget, M-Pesa Africa, Safaricom, the Kenya Revenue Authority, Sumsub, and the Virtual Assets Chamber of Commerce, among others.
Startups, investors, and tech companies will also engage with policy makers to explore the implications of upcoming regulations and discuss pathways for safe and scalable innovation in blockchain and Web3.
Sponsors include Bitget, Tether, Bybit, Telcoin, MexC, Payd, and Kotani Pay, while strategic partners range from the Association of Fintechs in Kenya to the Digital Financial Services Association of Kenya (DFSAK).
With digital finance and identity systems gaining traction across the continent, KBCC 2025 is expected to serve as a key platform for aligning Kenya’s blockchain innovation with regulatory clarity and cross-border collaboration.
“As Africa’s blockchain ecosystem matures, robust identity verification and compliance frameworks become critical to fostering trust and enabling mass adoption,” says Tatenda Chinodakufa, Regional Business Development Director for Africa at Sumsub.