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).
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
In a bold move to end years of “regulation by enforcement” in Nigeria’s digital asset economy and transform the new economy for national development, the Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) has launched Project Green-White-Green. This project, which calls for collaboration with stakeholders in the private and public sectors, aims to transition the country’s massive digital asset ecosystem from a state of “regulatory paradox” or operational limbo to a fully integrated pillar of the national economy.
A Crucial Call for Participation in a Survey from the Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA)
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.
Founded in 2024, the Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) is a Pan-African industry body registered as an Incorporated Trustee with the Corporate Affairs Commission in Nigeria (CAC IT: 79069970), comprising individual, corporate, and institutional members from across Africa. Join us to shape the future of virtual asset in Africa.
