Incorporated Trustees duly registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the 9th day of September 2024: IT 7906997
Who We Are
Unlocking Africa's potential through virtual assets, we believe the industry can fuel economic growth, expand financial inclusion, and spark innovation in Africa. That's why we are dedicated to fostering a collaborative ecosystem that promotes safe, responsible, and sustainable development.
Our Vision
Our vision is to make Africa the most business-friendly and trusted market in the global virtual assets industry.
Our Mission
VASPA's mission is to catalyze Africa's virtual asset industry by promoting safe, innovative, and inclusive practices, bridging the gap between new and traditional players, and driving global best practices.
Advocacy
VASPA is committed to advocacy that propels Africa's virtual asset industry forward, fostering innovation, growth, and a vibrant and safer future for all stakeholders.
By joining VASPA, members can benefit from:
Opportunities for networking and collaboration
Representation on policy and regulatory issues in your market
Access to industry reports and research
Opportunities for professional development and training
Free or discounted access to partner industry conferences and other events
Our Objectives
At VASPA, we are committed to bridging the gap between new players and traditional operators in the virtual asset industry.
Innovation, Education, and Adoption
To collaborate with members and other stakeholders to promote blockchain technology innovation, education, and adoption across various industries and sectors in Africa
Global Best Practices
To promote global best practices amongst members in the virtual assets sector in Africa that improve consumer protection and investor safety, thus boosting trust and confidence in the virtual assets industry
Fairness, Transparency, and Efficiency
To promote a fair, transparent, and efficient virtual asset sector primarily for the benefit of its members and the members of the public, thus boosting investments in the industry
Development and Expansion
To promote use cases of virtual asset innovations that create bigger economic opportunities in African markets, including job creation and national advancements
Testimonials
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Promoting Innovation through Blockchain Development“As one of the first blockchain-based hubs in Nigeria, Convexity is excited about the possibilities of working with other industry stakeholders in VASPA to drive blockchain innovation and accelerate the safe adoption of blockchain-based solutions across Africa.”
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Building Trust and Confidence through Compliance“VASPA’s mission to build trust and confidence through compliance in the virtual assets industry aligns with our firm’s belief that together we can maximize the opportunities offered by emerging technologies and innovations while also minimizing risks, thus ensuring that there is a fine balance between innovation and regulation.”
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Ensuring Safety and Security“A&D Forensics, being a blockchain analytics service provider that helps government agencies, exchanges and financial institutions trace, investigate blockchain and cryptocurrency-related crimes, we are happy to collaborate with VASPA to improve trust in the virtual assets sector across Africa.”
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Collaborating for a Business-Friendly Climate“As a member of the Africa Stablecoin Consortium, an African think-tank for sensible stablecoin policies and regulations in order to drive a business-friendly climate across Africa, VASPA is an Africa-wide association that we are proud to work with in the virtual asset sector.”
Africa Stablecoin Consortium
Latest News & Announcements
Bridging the Gap: Unlocking the Potential of Virtual Assets in Africa with VASPA
The rapid growth of virtual assets has created a significant divide between core crypto Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) and traditional operators in Africa. This gap is further exacerbated by the common policy and regulatory challenges that most African countries face in navigating the complex landscape of virtual assets. To address these challenges and foster […]