VAC at the Cardano Africa Tech Summit Launch 🇰🇪 The Virtual Assets Chamber joined the launch of the @cats_summit at the Blockchain Centre NBO to discuss key regulatory developments shaping Africa’s Web3 ecosystem. Focus areas included Kenya’s VASP Act (effective 4 Nov 2025), the transition to implementation, and the upcoming subsidiary regulations that will guide licensing—covering capital requirements, timelines, and core compliance prerequisites. Looking ahead, 2026 will be critical as the ecosystem moves from legislation to practical regulation. 🔗 Full LinkedIn update: linkedin.com/posts/virtual-a…

Brazil’s FX market moves massive volume, around $8 billion traded daily. Local stablecoins could power on and off ramps, but without deep USD liquidity they stall. AMMs are not suited for this trade and here’s why 🧵

Timely and much needed conversations‼️ I am honored to be speaking at the Africa Blockchain Festival 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda! 🇷🇼 I’ll be joining a distinguished panel on “The Regulation Paradox” , where we’ll unpack how to balance innovation and compliance as Africa builds its blockchain and virtual assets future. 🗓️ Date: November 7, 2025 🕙 Time: 10:00 (Kigali Time) 📍 Main Stage (MH1 2) If you’ll be in Kigali, let’s explore how we can build together!

See you at the Africa Blockchain Festival 🔥

@_basilgilbert - Legal Strategist | Market Intelligence Expert | Policy Architect When it comes to decoding digital asset policy and compliance, Basil is in a league of his own. As Director at the @vaspchamber, Basil has helped shape regulatory frameworks across multiple African jurisdictions — translating complex DeFi and virtual asset challenges into actionable legal strategy. He’s also the brilliant mind behind The Fortible Project, a newsletter unpacking the fast-evolving world of crypto law, and a former @ethereum Foundation Devcon Legal Scholar. From guiding CASPs through MiCA compliance in Europe, to advising on sandbox applications and tokenization frameworks, Basil blends deep market intelligence with sharp legal foresight — exactly the kind of thinking that will define Africa’s digital economy. Expect a powerful contribution to our VACC Roundtable, where leading voices are converging to map the future of virtual asset regulation in Africa and beyond. 📅 June 12–13, 2025 📍 A.S.K. Dome, Nairobi 🎟️ Register now: bit.ly/KBCC2025Registration

Tokenomics on Trial: Why Your Token Might Be Breaking the Law (And How to Save It) basilgilbert.medium.com/toke…

I don’t know what lawyers Deel hired but they should fire them

Two major panels at Scroll RWA Summit Nairobi! 🇰🇪 🔹 Founders Circle: Act Local, Think Global 🔹 Creatives: What’s Next? 🚨 Oversubscribed event! First come, first served—arrive early to secure your spot! @Scroll_ZKP @web3_savannah @Web3Bridge @vifi_labs

Who really owns a multisig wallet? 🤔💰 Multisigs boost security, but they also create a legal headache—are signers co-owners, fiduciaries, or just button-pushers? And what happens when things go south? In my latest piece, I unpack the legal maze of ownership, liability and disputes in multisig wallets. Regulators are watching...but are they ready? 🔗 Read here: Medium:medium.com/fortible-project/… Substack:open.substack.com/pub/basilg… #Web3 #CryptoLaw #Multisig #DeFi #BlockchainGovernance

One of the highlights of the crypto trenches is slowly but surely you’ll find your people, PhDs and degens alike. Good people who show up for you, pour into you, people you can stay up all night talking about philosophy, economics etc. If you’re lucky, you’ll find your people.

🚨 Play-to-Earn gaming: revolution or regulatory minefield? 🎮💰 From tax nightmares to "Are P2E players actually employees?"—GameFi is skating on thin legal ice. Can it level up without getting nerfed by regulators? Let’s dive in (no FUD, just facts & fun). 👇 Medium: medium.com/fortible-project/… Substack: open.substack.com/pub/basilg… LinkedIn: linkedin.com/pulse/levelling… @Pixel_Pai @BGameAlliance @AesPoker @allan_kakai @billokello @FelixBracher @lavenderesther1 @MokensLeague @decentraland @AxieInfinity @illuviumio @GoGalaGames @Immutable @AvalancheFDN @AvaxAfrica @AvaxDAO_ @avax @dapperlabs @mythicalgames @TheSandboxGame @opensea @Brickken #GameFi #PlayToEarn #Web3Gaming #CryptoLaw #BlockchainRegulation

🚀 Nairobi, we’re coming! 🇰🇪 Join us on March 8, 2025, for the Scroll RWA Summit—an evening of deep discussions, networking, and blockchain innovation. Key themes:
 💡 Tokenization & RWA
 🏡 Real estate & money market funds
 🌍 DeFi RSVP now: lu.ma/5ch338f9

Unveiling the economic implications and regulatory challenges of synthetic stablecoins mimicking local fiat currencies! @allan_kakai 1. Substack: basilgilbert.substack.com/p/… 2. AI Podcast on Substack: basilgilbert.substack.com/p/… 3. Medium: medium.com/fortible-project/… 4. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/pulse/economic-… #SyntheticStablecoins #Mimcoins #VirtualAssets #MonetarySovereignty #MonetaryPolicy #LiquidityDynamics #FinancialSystems

Had an amazing time at the event today! The project presentations were incredibly inspiring—so much creativity and hard work on display. Big shoutout to everyone who presented and organized this. @lavenderesther1 @vin_sipoi @code_mwangi @_basilgilbert

Saturdays are meant for Tech Events Boosting #Innovation Shaping the Future of the Tech Ecosystem @_basilgilbert @code_mwangi @type_jordan @vin_sipoi @lavenderesther1

As one of Africa’s leading financial hubs, Kenya’s Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) regulations will set a precedent for the entire continent. The decisions made today could either fuel innovation or drive businesses offshore. We’re calling on the global blockchain & crypto community to lend your voices! 🫱🏿‍🫲🏾 Your expertise can help shape policies that foster growth, inclusion, and sustainability🚀 @GBBCouncil @EuCInitiative @AfricaBlockInst @wef @CointelegraphMT @Cointelegraph @TechCabal @BD_Africa @business @BBCAfrica @CNNAfrica @LarryMadowo @cnbcafrica @ForbesCrypto @RufasKe @moneyacademyKE @Adonijah_Ndege @INATBA_org @srolondon @PerianneDC @ddisparte @Sonnenshein @kristinsmith @cuysheffield @VitalikButerin @cz_binance @jessepollak @SantiagoDevRel

Ni nini nasikia ati leo lazima watu waingie Forbes. Mara kila mtu na car yard yake😂. I am lost my Kenyan people. Ama mimi sio wa hii nchi? @Davidkmwenda What’s the word on the ground?