NAIROBI, Kenya, May 26 – Kenya is set to host the third edition of the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference (KBCC) from June 12–13, 2025, in Nairobi, as the country positions itself at the center of Africa’s emerging digital asset economy.
The event, backed by global cryptocurrency exchange Binance, will gather more than 1,500 stakeholders from across Africa—including regulators, developers, fintech startups, financial institutions, and policy experts—under the theme “Driving Blockchain Innovation and Mass Adoption.”
Day one of the conference will focus on institutional adoption, regulatory frameworks, and blockchain use cases in sectors such as finance and government.
Day two will feature dedicated tracks for developers and early-stage startups, including workshops, technical showcases, and a pitch competition.
“At KBCC 2025, our focus is on education for mass adoption. We’re inviting businesses, innovators, and everyday citizens to engage with blockchain technology and explore its practical value,” said Sheila Waswa, CEO of Chasing Mavericks and Events Lead for KBCC 2025.
The conference comes amid shifting regulatory dynamics in Kenya’s digital asset space. The Finance Bill 2025 proposes to cut the controversial Digital Asset Tax from 3% to 1.5%, a move seen as a nod to feedback from the tech ecosystem.
At the same time, Parliament has tabled the long-awaited Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill, which aims to provide a legal framework for digital asset operations, licensing, and compliance.
“Africa’s role in the global crypto economy is evolving rapidly, and Kenya is at the center of this transformation. KBCC 2025 reflects the region’s growing appetite for innovation, regulation, and real-world blockchain adoption,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget.
Speakers at KBCC 2025 will include key figures from Binance, Bitget, M-Pesa Africa, Safaricom, the Kenya Revenue Authority, Sumsub, and the Virtual Assets Chamber of Commerce, among others.
Startups, investors, and tech companies will also engage with policy makers to explore the implications of upcoming regulations and discuss pathways for safe and scalable innovation in blockchain and Web3.
Sponsors include Bitget, Tether, Bybit, Telcoin, MexC, Payd, and Kotani Pay, while strategic partners range from the Association of Fintechs in Kenya to the Digital Financial Services Association of Kenya (DFSAK).
With digital finance and identity systems gaining traction across the continent, KBCC 2025 is expected to serve as a key platform for aligning Kenya’s blockchain innovation with regulatory clarity and cross-border collaboration.
“As Africa’s blockchain ecosystem matures, robust identity verification and compliance frameworks become critical to fostering trust and enabling mass adoption,” says Tatenda Chinodakufa, Regional Business Development Director for Africa at Sumsub.
