In July 2025, Kenya will host the Africa Blockchain and Crypto Conference

Kenya is set to host the third Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference, which will take place from June 12 to 13, 2025, in Nairobi. This comes as no surprise, as Kenya is positioning itself as the center of Africa’s emerging digital asset economy.

The event is supported by the well-known international cryptocurrency exchange Binance. It is expected to attract more than 1,500 interested representatives from across Africa. Among the speakers are representatives from the cryptocurrency market in India, a country known for its rapid adoption of digital assets. There will also be representatives of regulatory authorities, individuals from the fintech sector, and, of course, developers. Additionally, political experts and representatives from financial institutions are expected to attend the event. The theme of the upcoming event has already been announced as “Stimulating Innovation and Mass Adoption of Blockchain.”

The first day of the conference will focus on institutional implementation and changes to the regulatory framework. Plans are underway to explore further options for utilizing blockchain in the public sector and finance.

The second day will be devoted to presenting special areas for startups and developers—we are talking about the initial stage. Technical presentations, workshops, and a pitch competition will be held on this day.

According to Sheila Vaswa, CEO of Chasing Mavericks and head of KBCC 2025 events, the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference will focus on education for mass adoption. Not only companies and innovators are invited to the event, but also ordinary citizens, who will be able to learn not only about blockchain technology but also understand its practical value.

The conference is also a truly significant event because it is being held against the backdrop of changing regulatory dynamics in Kenya’s digital asset sector. The existing 2025 financial bill proposes a reduction in the controversial digital asset tax, which was previously 3% and may be reduced to 1.5% in the future. This initiative is seen as a response to feedback from the technology ecosystem.

Additionally, cryptocurrency is actively used in the iGaming industry, most commonly in so-called “instant” games, such as Plinko. Today, this game is rapidly gaining popularity not only in Africa but also in Asian countries, particularly in India. There are even many information portals offering selections of verified Plinko gambling sites. Over time, the game spread to Africa, where it also gained popularity.

At the same time, the parliament submitted a long-awaited bill on virtual asset service providers for consideration. It is necessary to provide a legal framework for transactions with digital assets. It is also needed for licensing and compliance.

Gracie Chen, CEO of Bitget, noted an interesting fact—she talks about Africa’s changing role in the global crypto economy—and it is equally interesting that Kenya has become the center of this transformation. The conference reflects the region’s growing appetite for innovation, regulation, and the implementation of blockchain in the real world.

The Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference will feature many well-known speakers, including prominent figures from Binance, Bitget, M-Pesa Africa, Safaricom, Kenya Revenue Authority, Sumsub, and the Virtual Assets Chamber of Commerce.

Startups, investors, and technology companies will also interact with policymakers, which is essential to understanding the implications of regulations and what is needed to implement secure and scalable innovations in blockchain and Web3.

KBCC 2025 is planned to become a key platform for coordinating innovation in the blockchain space. The ecosystem developing in Africa requires the implementation of reliable identity verification and compliance mechanisms. This issue is becoming critically important.