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UPSA Law School Roundtable charts path for regulating digital assets in Ghana
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Fusion42 · 2 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The UPSA Law School and Absa Bank Ghana convened experts to discuss Ghana's new Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, which balances innovation, consumer protection, and financial stability in regulating digital assets. The law uses a risk-based, technology-neutral approach with pre-legislative sandbox testing, and aims to enhance regulatory legitimacy and financial inclusion while addressing risks like fraud and compliance costs.
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Ghana's new digital asset law opens formal channels for licensed providers to access banking and boost investor trust. If you develop fintech or blockchain services in Ghana, aligning with this regulation is now essential to win market access and credibility.
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