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Ghana Ends the Crypto Grey Zone with Act 1154

KenMichaelsFebruary 6, 2026February 6, 2026016 mins

Ghana has officially exited the crypto “grey zone” with the enactment of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 (Act 1154). Signed by President Mahama, this landmark law moves beyond warnings to create a formal licensing regime under the BoG and SEC. Whether you are a retail trader enjoying the “no-arrest” policy or a VASP navigating the 20% unified tax, this is your definitive guide to the 2026 roadmap.

Bank of Ghana Issues Mandatory Registration of All Virtual Asset Service Providers Operating in the Country

KenMichaelsJuly 11, 2025January 29, 202607 mins

Ghana’s VASP registration deadline separates compliant crypto firms from the rest, but registration grants zero operating rights. It’s purely assessment, identifying exchanges, wallets, stablecoin platforms before BoG rolls out full licensing. Miss it? Face sanctions and permanent disqualification. Amid surging West African adoption and scam revivals, BoG maps the ecosystem to design FATF-aligned AML rules. Registration doesn’t mean approval; it means survival. Ghana challenges Nigeria.