Valour Partners with NSE to Launch First Crypto ETP in Kenya

As a seasoned analyst with over two decades of experience in the financial industry, I find the strategic partnership between Valour, Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), and SovFi to be a game-changer for digital asset investments in Kenya. Having closely observed the African market’s potential and its gradual embrace of technological innovations, this move seems like a natural progression in Kenya’s digital transformation journey.


Valour, a major player in crypto fund issuance, has teamed up with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and SovFi to create digital asset exchange-traded products (ETPs) in Kenya. This collaboration could see Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and Hedera ETPs becoming potential firsts on the NSE.

According to the agreement, Valour intends to transfer, or “passport,” its Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) over to the National Stock Exchange (NSE). By doing so, they aim to utilize their proficiency in designing cutting-edge investment solutions, all while maintaining regulatory standards.

Valour Partners with NSE to Launch First Crypto ETP in Kenya

As a researcher, I’d articulate it like this: “As a researcher, I express optimism based on Olivier Roussy Newton’s, CEO of DeFi Technologies, assurance that they aim to deliver secure and regulated investment opportunities involving digital assets to investors residing in Kenya.”

Olivier Roussy Newton stated, “Allowing Valour’s ETPs to be used on the NSE will greatly expand our investment options. This process makes it easier to create, distribute, and trade digital asset ETPs, providing fresh opportunities for both domestic and foreign investors.”

As a seasoned financial professional with over two decades of experience under my belt, I have witnessed the rapid evolution of digital assets from a niche market to a mainstream investment option. In my current role as a compliance officer, I am constantly on the lookout for new trends and regulations that impact our industry.

As a researcher, I’ve been following the dynamic landscape of cryptocurrencies and digital assets closely. Notably, a government task force has been proactively designing regulatory frameworks for these digital assets, indicating a growing emphasis on their management. Kenya, intriguingly, has demonstrated significant interest in Web3 technologies, as evidenced by its collaboration with the Venom Foundation to establish a blockchain and Web3 innovation hub in Africa.

Initially facing opposition, the Kenyan administration ultimately granted access for Worldcoin, a contentious venture supported by Sam Altman, demonstrating a shift in perspectives regarding digital advancements.

Valour’s growth in Kenya aligns with wider patterns of digital asset acceptance and regulatory progression throughout Africa, making the NSE a promising center for digital asset investment opportunities in the region.

Valour’s decision to launch digital asset Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) on the Nairobi Securities Exchange signifies a major stride in Kenya’s process of adopting cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

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2024-08-07 08:22