
Cryptocurrencies are virtual forms of money that are not issued or regulated by any Central Bank around the world.
They are traded online to make a profit or used for cross-border payments.
Kenya is the most active crypto market not only in Africa but across the globe with an estimated 729,000 cryptocurrency owners currently, according to data from Statista.














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