Insights

Discover insights, opinions, and updates from across Africa’s virtual asset ecosystem. Through thought pieces, news highlights, and expert commentary, we explore the policies, innovations, and people shaping the continent’s digital finance landscape.

NFIU Taps VASPA to Shape Nigeria’s National Risk Assessment on Virtual Assets

Abuja FCT, Nigeria — In a definitive nod to its growing authority and crucial coordinating role within the virtual asset sector, the Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) has been officially enlisted by the Nigerian government to be a part of the Virtual Assets Working Group to help steer the country’s ongoing National Risk Assessment (NRA).

Regulatory Alert: Help Shape the Future of Virtual Assets Regulation in Kenya

The Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) warmly congratulates the Securities and Exchange Commission of Ghana (SEC Ghana) on the official launch of its Virtual Asset Service Providers regulatory sandbox, announced on 10 March 2026 under Notice No. SEC/PR/001/03/2026. This announcement, made by virtue of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 (Act 1154), represents a defining moment not only for Ghana but for the broader African virtual asset landscape. It is a milestone for the ecosystem.

VASPA Welcomes Ghana’s VASP Regulatory Sandbox: Commendation and Recommendations for Optimal Implementation

The Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) warmly congratulates the Securities and Exchange Commission of Ghana (SEC Ghana) on the official launch of its Virtual Asset Service Providers regulatory sandbox, announced on 10 March 2026 under Notice No. SEC/PR/001/03/2026. This announcement, made by virtue of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 (Act 1154), represents a defining moment not only for Ghana but for the broader African virtual asset landscape. It is a milestone for the ecosystem.

The Rails We Build Will Determine the Africa We Become: Unpacking the Scramble for Digital Africa

The Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) recently convened a critical X Space event titled, "The Scramble for Digital Africa: Who Builds the Rails?" The X Space was moderated by Favour Uche (Assistant Lead, Policy & Regulatory Affairs, VASPA). Analyzing the insights from this pivotal discussion, the consensus among these innovators is clear: the future of African finance belongs to those who build its foundational infrastructure today.

Milestone Reached: Industry Consultation for Project Green-White-Green Concludes

The Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) is proud to announce that the official window for industry feedback and stakeholder consultation for Project Green-White-Green has officially closed. To the innovators, advocates, and players who shared their perspectives: Thank you. Your contributions are ensuring that this project isn't just an initiative for the constructive re-alignment of policy and regulations, but also a catalyst for trust and growth in Nigeria’s emerging virtual asset industry.

​Project Green-White-Green Launches Roadmap to Transform Nigeria’s Digital Asset Economy

In a bold move to end years of "regulation by enforcement" in Nigeria’s digital asset economy and transform the new economy for national development, the Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) has launched Project Green-White-Green. This project, which calls for collaboration with stakeholders in the private and public sectors, aims to transition the country’s massive digital asset ecosystem from a state of “regulatory paradox” or operational limbo to a fully integrated pillar of the national economy.

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