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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.

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# 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

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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.

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# 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

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As Nigeria Admits CNGN, Luno, and Others into Its Sandbox, VASPA Congratulates Entrants and Encourages SEC on Strengthening the ARIP Framework
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July 4, 2026

As Nigeria Admits CNGN, Luno, and Others into Its Sandbox, VASPA Congratulates Entrants and Encourages SEC on Strengthening the ARIP Framework

ABUJA, NIGERIA—July 4, 2026—The Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) issues this official statement to warmly celebrate and recognize the latest advancements in Nigeria's evolving capital market infrastructure. 1. Congratulating the Admitted CohortWe extend our warmest institutional congratulations to the seven newly admitted entities in the Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP) of Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the leadership of Dr. Emomotimi Agama, the Director-General: Bitbarter Technologies LimitedLuno Fintech Nigeria LimitedGetEquity LimitedKoinkoin Global Network LimitedWrapped CBDC LtdTrovotech LtdBlockvault Custodian LtdSecuring an Approval-in-Principle (AIP) requires an extraordinary amount of operational grit, rigorous legal structuring, and a substantial commitment to compliance infrastructure. VASPA specifically recognizes the immense efforts of these leadership teams. Their entry into the sandbox sets a high benchmark for the ecosystem and validates the viability of compliant Web3 models in Nigeria. 2. Acknowledging the SEC’s Progressive Regulatory LeadershipVASPA highly commends the Management and Board of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria for their continued commitment to steering the nation’s digital economy by formalizing the adoption of digital asset innovations in the capital market.  By onboarding innovation into a controlled sandbox environment rather than relying on restrictive enforcement, the Commission continues to solidify Nigeria’s standing as a forward-thinking financial hub. The implementation...

# 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.

Be part of a vibrant community revolutionizing the virtual asset industry. Register now and unlock exclusive opportunities to grow, learn, and lead in Africa’s digital economy.

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Founded in 2024, the Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) is a Pan-African industry body registered as an Incorporated Trustee with the Corporate Affairs Commission in Nigeria (CAC IT: 79069970), comprising individual, corporate, and institutional members from across Africa. Join us to shape the future of virtual asset in Africa.

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