Nat’l Tymes News Desk
THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) Ghana, working with the Bank of Ghana (BoG), has launched a new national programme to educate players in the virtual asset and cryptocurrency market.
The programme, called the National Virtual Asset Literacy Programme, aims to teach Virtual Asset Market Operators about Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) rules.
This comes after Parliament passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill, which will regulate crypto-related activities in Ghana.
The launch took place on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the Oak Plaza Hotel in Accra.
Speaking at the event, the Deputy Director-General (Finance) of the SEC, Mr. Mensah Thompson, said Ghana has made major progress in building a strong legal and regulatory system for virtual assets. He explained that the VASP Bill is now waiting for Presidential assent to become law.
Mr. Thompson stressed the importance of public education, noting that virtual assets can be risky and highly volatile. He said investors need the right information to protect their money and help keep the market safe.
He also pointed out that proper regulation could open up new economic opportunities for Ghana. According to him, crypto and other digital assets could become an important area of growth if managed well.
The programme shows strong cooperation among the SEC, the Bank of Ghana, and the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC). The goal is to support innovation while ensuring the virtual asset market operates in a safe, transparent, and well-regulated environment.
Source: Nationaltymes.com
