Cryptocurrency use has grown rapidly in Africa in recent years due to economic challenges, a large number of mobile phone users, and demand for fast cross-border transactions. Kenya stands out for having one of the highest rates of crypto ownership on the continent. This article looks at the current use of crypto wallets in Kenya. It uses key data and regulatory insights to examine how Kenyans, and, by extension, many Africans, are using digital assets in their daily financial lives. Kenya has over 6.1 million bitcoin owners, which is 10.71% of the population. This gives us a look at how digital assets are used in ... (full story)