Ghana has legalized bitcoin and crypto trading after parliament passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2025, ending years of regulatory uncertainty around digital assets in the West African nation.
The law establishes a formal framework for licensing, supervising, and regulating crypto-related businesses, according to Bloomberg reporting.
It also grants the Bank of Ghana authority to oversee the sector, with a focus on consumer protection, financial stability, and risk management.
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama announced the development over the weekend in Accra, saying the legislation brings crypto activity “within clear, accountable, and well-governed boundaries.”
Under the new framework, individuals will no longer face arrest or legal risk for trading cryptocurrency. However, companies offering digital asset services must now obtain licenses, comply with reporting requirements, and submit to ongoing supervision, according to reports.
Operators that fail to meet standards may face sanctions or closure.
The central bank said the move responds to
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