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

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 Cohort We extend our warmest institutional congratulations to the seven newly admitted entities in the Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP) of Nigeria’s … Read more

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

VASPA Welcomes Ghana’s VASP Regulatory Sandbox: Commendation and Recommendations for Optimal Implementation_ SEC Ghana, Ghana, Crypto Regulation

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.