Crypto Regulation to Spur Innovation, Attract Investment – Says Gillian Darko of YellowCard
The proposed cryptocurrency regulation is scheduled for rollout by September 2025. The Bank of Ghana aims to formalize the digital finance landscape with a legal framework for VASPs.
Ghana Set to Regulate Crypto by September 2025
The Bank of Ghana is set to begin regulating cryptocurrency platforms by September 2025. The regulation will be enabled by the passage of the Virtual Asset Providers Act.
Ghana’s Affinity Africa wants you to carry a full-fledged bank in your pocket
Mobile money accounts are widely used in Ghana, reducing the need for traditional banks. Kofi Dotse, a Ghanaian entrepreneur, has not visited a bank in years, preferring mobile money for transactions.
Only 37% of Ghanaian Businesses Use Digital Payments, New Report Finds
Only 37% of businesses in Ghana accept or use digital payments. Agriculture firms show the lowest adoption rates of digital payments.
Bank of Ghana’s FinTech Director Joins Global Leaders Council on DeFi
Kwame Oppong appointed to the World Economic Forum's Global Leaders Council on Decentralized Finance. Oppong views DeFi as a game-changer for Africa.
