肯亞瞄準加密貨幣監管

為了對加密產業採取更具包容性的方法，肯亞政府透過其國家財政部和經濟規劃部呼籲就其擬議的監管結構進行公眾諮詢。

Kenya is taking steps to establish a legal framework for cryptocurrency operations, following a recommendation by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to overhaul its existing crypto policy.

根據國際貨幣基金組織（IMF）建議徹底改革其現有的加密貨幣政策，肯亞正在採取措施建立加密貨幣運作的法律框架。

The Kenyan government, through its National Treasury and Economic Planning Department, has called for public consultation on its proposed regulatory structure.

肯亞政府透過國家財政部和經濟規劃部呼籲就其擬議的監管結構進行公眾諮詢。

Two documents will form the basis of the consultations: "The Draft National Policy On Virtual Assets (VAs) and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)" and "The Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2025."

兩份文件將構成諮詢的基礎：《虛擬資產 (VA) 和虛擬資產服務提供者 (VASP) 國家政策草案》和《2025 年虛擬資產服務提供者法案》。

The first document aims to guide the governance of VAs and VASPs, while the second will designate regulatory authorities and licensing requirements for VASPs.

第一份文件旨在指導 VA 和 VASP 的治理，而第二份文件將指定 VASP 的監管機構和授權要求。

Public consultations on both documents will run till January 24, inviting input from Kenyans and stakeholders on the proposed crypto framework.

關於這兩份文件的公眾諮詢將持續到 1 月 24 日，邀請肯亞人和利害關係人就擬議的加密框架提出意見。

Kenya's central bank banned cryptocurrencies as legal tender in 2015, but crypto ownership remains high, with an estimated 2.8 million Kenyans.

肯亞中央銀行於 2015 年禁止加密貨幣作為法定貨幣，但加密貨幣擁有量仍然很高，估計有 280 萬肯亞人。

The government's move to legalize virtual assets marks a significant shift from its previous anti-crypto stance.

政府將虛擬資產合法化的舉措標誌著其先前反加密貨幣立場的重大轉變。

According to local media The Saturday Standard, Cabinet Secretary for Treasury & Economic Planning John Mbadi highlighted the changing policy landscape.

根據當地媒體《週六標準報》報道，財政部和經濟規劃內閣秘書約翰·姆巴迪強調了不斷變化的政策格局。

"The emergence and growth of Virtual Assets (VAs) and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) have given rise to innovations in the local and international financial system with dynamic opportunities and challenges," Mbadi said.

姆巴迪表示：“虛擬資產（VA）和虛擬資產服務提供者（VASP）的出現和增長引發了本地和國際金融體系的創新，帶來了動態的機會和挑戰。”

The Cabinet Secretary acknowledged the risks associated with the crypto industry, such as fraud and money laundering, but expressed confidence that these can be mitigated through effective regulation.

內閣秘書承認與加密貨幣行業相關的風險，例如欺詐和洗錢，但表示相信這些風險可以透過有效監管來減輕。

Kenya's U-turn on crypto comes after the IMF's technical assistance report, which advised Kenya to strengthen its crypto regulation by adopting a clear legislative framework and ensuring consumer protection through financial literacy, among other recommendations.

肯亞在加密貨幣方面態度大轉變是在國際貨幣基金組織發布技術援助報告之後，該報告建議肯亞透過採用明確的立法框架、透過金融知識確保消費者保護等建議來加強其加密貨幣監管。

At press time, the crypto market cap stands at $3.21 trillion, having lost 0.55% over the last 24 hours.

截至發稿時，加密貨幣市值為 3.21 兆美元，在過去 24 小時內下跌 0.55%。