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Building Africa’s Digital Infrastructure: VASPA Activates Standing Committees and Technical Working Groups

June 6, 2026June 6, 2026 by VASPA Africa

Building Africa’s Digital Infrastructure VASPA Activates Standing Committees Technical Working Groups

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 … Read more

VASPA Welcomes the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Payments System Vision 2028

June 5, 2026 by VASPA Africa

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 … Read more

VASPA Unveils ‘Project Green-White-Green’ Whitepaper: A Landmark Blueprint to Integrate Nigeria’s $92 Billion Virtual Asset Market into the National Economy

April 21, 2026 by VASPA Africa

VASPA Unveils Project Green-White-Green Whitepaper in Nigeria

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.

A New Era for Africa’s Virtual Asset Sector: Announcing VASPA’s New Pan-African Leadership

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 by VASPA Africa

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:

CBN Commences AML/CFT/CPF Supervision Pilot for Select VASPs in Nigeria

April 2, 2026 by VASPA Africa

Abuja FCT, Nigeria — On March 31, 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a press release announcing the commencement of an Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Financing of Terrorism, and Counter-Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) Supervision Pilot for a select group of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs).

From Ambiguity to Architecture: How Industry Feedback is Shaping the Future of Nigeria’s Virtual Asset Sector

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 by VASPA Africa

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).

NFIU Taps VASPA to Shape Nigeria’s National Risk Assessment on Virtual Assets

March 20, 2026 by VASPA Africa

Regulatory Alert: Help Shape the Future of Virtual Assets Regulation in Kenya

March 19, 2026 by VASPA Africa

The Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) warmly congratulates the Securities and Exchange Commission of Ghana (SEC Ghana) on the official launch of its Virtual Asset Service Providers regulatory sandbox, announced on 10 March 2026 under Notice No. SEC/PR/001/03/2026. This announcement, made by virtue of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 (Act 1154), represents a defining moment not only for Ghana but for the broader African virtual asset landscape. It is a milestone for the ecosystem.

VASPA Welcomes Ghana’s VASP Regulatory Sandbox: Commendation and Recommendations for Optimal Implementation

March 16, 2026 by VASPA Africa

Milestone Reached: Industry Consultation for Project Green-White-Green Concludes

April 1, 2026March 9, 2026 by VASPA Africa

The Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) is proud to announce that the official window for industry feedback and stakeholder consultation for Project Green-White-Green has officially closed.

To the innovators, advocates, and players who shared their perspectives: Thank you. Your contributions are ensuring that this project isn’t just an initiative for the constructive re-alignment of policy and regulations, but also a catalyst for trust and growth in Nigeria’s emerging virtual asset industry.