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The Central Bank of Kenya says nearly a third of Kenyan banks are ready to deal in virtual assets such as cryptocurrencies, as the government works to regulate the sector many people associate with fraud and money laundering.
Citizen Digital’s Dennis Musau breaks down what this means.
Cryptocurrency Trade: Why are 31% of Kenyan banks now interested in virtual assets?
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