Kenya's Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is set to enhance its oversight of the cryptocurrency sector by acquiring a new blockchain analytics system.

• This initiative follows the enactment of the Virtual Assets Service Providers Act, 2025, empowering the CMA to regulate virtual asset service providers.
• The new system will enable real-time monitoring, fraud detection, and screening against sanctions lists to combat illicit financial activities.
• The CMA aims to improve its capacity to investigate and respond to risks associated with virtual assets, including money laundering and terrorism financing.