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Global firms block Kenya cash transfers in dirty money fears
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Fusion42 · 18 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Global cross-border payment platforms including Sendwave, Wise, Hurupay, PayPal, and Binance have suspended or restricted money transfers and crypto services in Kenya due to heightened anti-money laundering scrutiny following Kenya's placement on the FATF grey list. This has created disruptions in payment flows for Kenyan users reliant on international remittances and digital wallets.
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You face immediate market access risks as major payment firms exit Kenya due to anti-money laundering rules tightening globally. Act now to identify alternative compliant payment corridors or risk losing customers reliant on cross-border transfers.
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