Following the Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) Executive Council meeting on 20 August 2026, the Franklin Peters-led leadership resolved to implement a strategic realignment of our membership structure. Alongside critical discussions on Project Green-White-Green (PGWG), regulatory engagement, media and communications, and Secretariat operations, the Council determined that VASPA must strictly align its membership model with its core mandate as an industry trade body. To that end, we are thrilled to announce the formal introduction of the Affiliate Tier, which will operate alongside our established Corporate Membership and Partnership Tiers. The Affiliate Tier is specifically designed to bring non-commercial ecosystem builders—such as advocacy groups, research institutions, Web3 communities, academic institutions, and policy think-tanks—into the VASPA network. By becoming an Affiliate, eligible organizations can directly collaborate with us to co-develop research, shape industry standards, and advocate for progressive virtual asset frameworks across Africa.  Category: Affiliate Tier (No annual fee applies) Criteria for AffiliationTo qualify for the Affiliate Tier, interested bodies must meet the following criteria:Be a recognized non-commercial ecosystem builder (e.g., advocacy group, research institution, Web3 community, academic institution, or policy think-tank).Demonstrate and document alignment with VASPA’s vision, mission, objectives, and core values.Formally execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) defining specific terms, the...