Ghana: Parliament adopted Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 including local operations requirement

On 12 December 2025, Parliament adopted the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025, which includes a local operations requirement, on third reading. The Act's date of entry into force will be announced. The Act will apply to virtual asset service providers providing such a service from or in Ghana. Virtual assets are defined as digital representations of value that can be digitally traded or used for payment, though excluding central bank digital currencies and representations of fiat currency. The Act requires virtual asset service providers to have a registered office in Ghana.