Bank of Ghana Orders Mandatory Registration for All Crypto Firms

The Ghanaian central bank has announced a mandatory registration process for all virtual asset service providers operating in the country. Registration Covers Broad Range of Crypto Activities The Bank of Ghana (BOG) has issued a public notice requiring all Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) operating within the country to undergo a mandatory registration process. The … Read more

Bank of Ghana Flags Yellow Card Affiliate and Hanypay as Unauthorized Entities

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued warning to the public, financial institutions, and all relevant stakeholders regarding their engagement with two digital payment platforms, Yellow Card affilate Yellowpay and Hanypay. In a notice issued on June 11, the central bank stated that these entities are operating without the necessary licensing and approval within Ghana’s … Read more

Ghana’s Central Bank to Regulate Crypto by September 2025

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BOG), Johnson Asiama, announced that the central bank plans to begin regulating cryptocurrency and related platforms by the end of September 2025, pending the passage of the Virtual Asset Providers Act. Speaking in Washington, D.C., Asiama stated that the BOG is establishing a dedicated digital assets unit, recognizing … Read more

Ghana Introduces Blockchain-Based Gold Tracking to Combat Illegal Exports

Ghana is introducing a blockchain-based gold tracking system to restructure its gold sector and combat illegal exports, says Sammy Gyamfi, acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC). The initiative, tied to the Gold Board Bill under parliamentary review, aims to register all licensed miners in a national database, assign unique digital codes … Read more

Binance Launches Mobile Money Feature for Crypto Transactions in Africa

Crypto exchange Binance has launched its One Click Buy and Sell (OCBS) service in Africa, enabling users in Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia to buy and sell cryptocurrencies via mobile money accounts. This initiative aims to enhance financial inclusion, particularly for the unbanked and underbanked populations. Binance Expands Services in Africa, Boosting Crypto Accessibility Cryptocurrency … Read more