Ghana: User identification 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
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User identification 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 user identification requirement
On 12 December 2025, Parliament adopted the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025, which includes a user identification requirement, on third reading. The Act's date of entry into force will be announced. The Act will apply to virtual asset serv…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
adoption
Government branch
legislature
Government body
parliament
Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 including user identification requirement was introduced to Parliament
On 13 November 2025, a bill to enact the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025, which includes a user identification requirement, was introduced to Parliament. The bill would apply to virtual asset service providers providing such a service from…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
introduction
Government branch
legislature
Government body
parliament