The Rails We Build Will Determine the Africa We Become: Unpacking the Scramble for Digital Africa

VASPA_Unpacking the Scramble for Digital Africa_Boundlesspay, Bantu, ToroNet, Bitsave, cNGN

The Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) recently convened a critical X Space event titled, “The Scramble for Digital Africa: Who Builds the Rails?” The X Space was moderated by Favour Uche (Assistant Lead, Policy & Regulatory Affairs, VASPA).
Analyzing the insights from this pivotal discussion, the consensus among these innovators is clear: the future of African finance belongs to those who build its foundational infrastructure today.

VASPA: Call for Expression of Interest—Lead the Future of Virtual Assets in Africa

VASPA Leadership_Call for Expression of Interest to Lead Africa

On December 10, 2025, the Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) convened a select group of industry leaders in the fintech and virtual asset space under the Chatham House Rule to discuss the future of the African VASP landscape. The objective of this meeting was to develop the 2026 Builders Accord, a coordinated action plan to de-risk, scale, and secure the ecosystem.