Discover insights, opinions, and updates from across Africa’s virtual asset ecosystem. Through thought pieces, news highlights, and expert commentary, we explore the policies, innovations, and people shaping the continent’s digital finance landscape.
Abuja FCT, Nigeria — In a definitive nod to its growing authority and crucial coordinating role within the virtual asset sector, the Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) has been officially enlisted by the Nigerian government to be a part of the Virtual Assets Working Group to help steer the country’s ongoing National Risk Assessment (NRA).
In a landscape as dynamic and fragmented as Africa's virtual asset sector and digital economy, making strategic business decisions requires more than just tracking headlines—it requires connecting the dots across regions, frameworks, and jurisdictions. That is why we are incredibly proud to announce the launch of The Meridian, VASPA’s premier monthly policy newsletter. Issue 1 is officially live this month! What is The Meridian?Every month, The Meridian serves as that policy compass you need for the African digital asset sector. We filter out the noise to deliver the following: Regional Pattern Mapping: Tracking how regulatory shifts in hubs like Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa influence and reshape continental cross-border compliance.Data-Driven Depth: Policy, regulatory, and operational analysis designed to help virtual asset service providers (VASPs), compliance officers, and institutional builders make proactive, de-risked strategic decisions.Sovereign Regulatory Forecasting: Moving past anecdote to look at how evolving central bank frameworks and security commission sandboxes impact your bottom line. An Exclusive, Member-Only BriefingTo maintain the integrity of our data and provide unmatched value to our ecosystem, The Meridian is exclusive to VASPA members. It will not be published publicly. Current VASPA Members: Issue 1 has dropped directly into your registered corporate inboxes. Check your mailboxes to read the...
Following a transformative first half of 2026—marked by the landmark Builders Accord in January, the rollout of Project Green-White-Green compliance frameworks in March, and the inauguration of its new executive leadership in April—the Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) has officially shifted from strategic alignment to active, continent-wide execution. To drive this next phase of growth and ensure a collaborative approach to governance, the VASPA Secretariat has unveiled a hybrid governance structure. The association is activating its permanent Standing Committees alongside agile, project-focused Technical Working Groups. This engine room will turn technical talent into tangible market infrastructure, directly shaping the future of Africa’s digital economy. The Architecture: Permanent Standing CommitteesDesigned for long-term advocacy, policy continuity, and building institutional memory, these permanent organs serve as VASPA’s strategic pillars: Ecosystem Growth & Advocacy Committee: Focused on forging deep institutional partnerships and building trust-based pathways between native virtual asset entities, traditional banking networks, and global capital allocators.Policy & Regulatory Affairs Committee: Spearheads VASPA’s official compliance positions, interfacing directly with central banks, securities commissions, financial intelligence units (FIUs), and pan-African policymakers.Professional Development & Standards Committee: Governs long-term curriculum architecture, professional standards, and mainstream credentials designed to upskill African web3 and compliance talent. The Action: High-Velocity Technical Working GroupsTo...
The Nigerian financial landscape has reached a defining milestone. On 1 June 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) officially launched the Nigeria Payments System Vision 2028 (PSV 2028) in Abuja FCT. As an organization dedicated to fostering trust, clarity, and innovation, the Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) extends its warmest congratulations to the Governor of the CBN and his entire leadership team. This visionary policy document marks a monumental step forward in anchoring Nigeria's financial ecosystem for global competitiveness, sustainable economic growth, and structural resilience. The Five Strategic Pillars of PSV 2028The new framework outlines a highly adaptive roadmap designed to modernize payments, safeguard consumers, and foster secure ecosystem expansion. The PSV 2028 is solidly built upon five strategic pillars: Infrastructure Development: Upgrading and expanding the fundamental hardware and software systems that power real-time payments across the nation.Digital Financial Inclusion and Consumer Protection: Ensuring that secure financial tools reach unbanked and underserved populations while maintaining rigid standards of safety and transparency.Innovation and Emerging Technologies: Embracing next-generation software architectures and platforms to drive operational efficiency.Cross-Border Payments and Digital Assets: Streamlining regional and global liquidity flows and integrating digital assets into mainstream economic pathways.Regulation, Risk Management, and Cybersecurity: Mitigating systemic vulnerabilities, combating financial...
The Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) today announced the official release of the Project Green-White-Green (GWG) Whitepaper, a sovereign-focused regulatory framework designed to securely integrate virtual assets into Nigeria’s formal financial ecosystem.
To build a robust, harmonized, and forward-looking virtual asset sector, we need leadership that reflects the diverse realities of the African market. We are thrilled to introduce the exceptional minds stepping up to steer VASPA’s mission:
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