Ghana: Regulatory sandbox framework for virtual asset service providers
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
23 Jan 2026 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
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Securities and Exchange Commission announced regulatory sandbox framework for virtual asset service providers
On 23 January 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Ghana (SEC) announced that it is finalising a regulatory sandbox framework for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 (Act 1154). The …
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body