VASPA Submits Landmark Policy Advisory to EFCC, Charting a Course for a More Secure Virtual Asset Sector in Nigeria
The Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA), an Africa-focused advocacy group, is pleased to announce the...
Where Africa's Virtual Asset Builders, Policymakers, and Innovators Connect
VASPA is Africa’s network for virtual asset innovators, regulators, and service providers. Our goal is simple — build trust, clarity, and collaboration across Africa’s virtual asset ecosystem. Through research, advocacy, and member initiatives, we help define policies that support innovation while protecting users.
# Who We Are
We are unlocking Africa’s potential through virtual assets. We believe digital assets can drive economic growth, expand financial inclusion, and spark innovation across the continent. VASPA is building a trusted, collaborative ecosystem that promotes safe, responsible, and sustainable growth for Africa’s virtual asset industry.
Advancing Responsible Innovation in Africa’s Virtual Asset Ecosystem
Our Mission
We’re building trust in Africa’s virtual asset industry.
By promoting safe adoption, collaboration, and global best practices, we’re shaping a thriving and inclusive ecosystem for innovators, regulators, and users alike.
Our Vision
An Africa that leads the world in virtual assets.
Creating a trusted, business-friendly virtual asset market that drives innovation and economic growth across the continent.
# Our Objectives
We are committed to bridging the gap.
01
Blockchain Advancement
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.
02
Global Best Practices
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.
03
Fairness, Transparency, and Efficiency
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.
04
Development and Expansion
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.
Our Partnerships
We collaborate with key stakeholders to drive a transparent, secure, and innovative virtual asset ecosystem in Africa.
# Testimonials
What People Say About Us
Convexity
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.
Infusion Lawyers
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.
A&D Forensics
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.
Africa Stablecoin Consortium
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.
# Our Insights
Latest Insights & Papers
# FAQs
Answers to Your Most Common Questions
VASPA is the Virtual Asset Service Providers Association, a platform uniting virtual asset stakeholders in Africa to promote trust, innovation, and collaboration in the industry.
Individuals, corporations, and institutions involved in or interested in virtual assets, blockchain, or related fields can join. Membership categories include Expert, Professional, Associate, Corporate, and Institutional.
Members gain access to industry insights, training, networking events, policy advocacy, and a personalized membership dashboard. Benefits vary by membership tier.
Membership fees range from $30/year for Associate members to $5,000/year for Patronship Corporate members. Visit www.vaspa.org for details.
We promote education, global best practices, and policy advocacy to drive safe and innovative blockchain adoption across industries.
Register on our membership subscription page at www.vaspa.org or contact us at info@vaspa.org or +234(0)701 972 4951.
