Ghana

Ghana to begin digital asset regulation in September
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6 May, 2025

Ghana to begin digital asset regulation in September

The central bank governor revealed that the bank awaits parliament's passage of the Virtual Asset Providers Act before licensing and...
Ghana uses blockchain to curb $2B gold smuggling crisis
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10 April, 2025

Ghana uses blockchain to curb $2B gold smuggling crisis

A bill before parliament will authorize using blockchain to track gold, but officials say pilot programs using the technology have...
Ghana launches CBDC; BIS says CBDCs will keep stablecoins at bay
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28 February, 2025

Ghana launches CBDC; BIS says CBDCs will keep stablecoins at bay

Ghana lags behind neighboring Nigeria in the CBDC race but says it’s ready to launch the e-Cedi this year; BIS...
Ghana urged to regulate burgeoning digital asset sector
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4 February, 2025

Ghana urged to regulate burgeoning digital asset sector

Local experts at a recent summit called on Ghana’s government to define a regulatory framework for digital assets to protect...
Africa’s 2024 in review: Adoption unfazed, regulatory reckoning
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27 December, 2024

Africa’s 2024 in review: Adoption unfazed, regulatory reckoning

It was a year of regulatory reckoning for VASPs, which had operated unchecked in Africa for years. Meanwhile, BSV Association’s...
Ghana issues draft digital asset guidelines
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23 August, 2024

Ghana issues draft digital asset guidelines

The new guidelines require VASPs to obtain licenses from the SEC, abide by AML rules and report crimes while entitling...
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