Ghana: Licensing requirement in Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025
Progress
Current status
adopted
12 Dec 2025 adopted
13 Nov 2025 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Ghana
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Operational license requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Parliament adopted Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 including licensing requirement
On 12 December 2025, Parliament adopted the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025, which includes a licensing requirement, on third reading. The Act's date of entry into force will be announced. The Act will apply to virtual asset service provid…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
adoption
Government branch
legislature
Government body
parliament
Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 including registration requirement was introduced to Parliament
On 13 November 2025, a bill to enact the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025, which includes a registration requirement, was introduced to Parliament. The bill would apply to virtual asset service providers providing such a service from or in …
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
introduction
Government branch
legislature
Government body
parliament