Ghana Unveils Ambitious Plans Towards Crypto Sector

The Ghana government has marshalled what may pass as ambitious plans towards its crypto sector.

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, did so while addressing delegates at the African Leaders and Partners Forum in Washington DC, United States of America.

Dr Asiama announced that the central bank is set to begin regulating cryptocurrency and related platforms by the end of September 2025.

He told the forum which held on the auspices of the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings much would however depend on the passage of his country’s Virtual Asset Providers Act.

This legislation will enable the Bank of Ghana to license and regulate the crypto sector and entities operating within the virtual asset space.

He stated that Ghana must invest in inclusive digital transformation, as a way of ensuring that the young segment of her population did not only remain connected, but is truly

empowered.

He stated that Africa’s future must be digital yet inclusive, and that Ghana’s eCedi pilot reflects the country’s ambition to build not only innovative payment systems, but public infrastructure that expands access and safeguards monetary sovereignty.

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Dr Asiama while describing the U.S. government’s $350 million Digital Transformation with Africa (DTA) initiative as a strong start, he said for it to truly deliver, that it must integrate with national strategies such as supporting cybersecurity frameworks and cross-border digital payments.

“This is not just a tech agenda—it is a development imperative.

“To enhance the regulation of these platforms and assets, the Bank of Ghana is establishing a dedicated unit focused on digital assets,” Dr. Asiama revealed.

“This is a technology we cannot prevent, hence the need to move fast to regulate it.”

Ghana’s experience—of macro reform, trade diversification, and investment readiness, the governor stated, offers both a model and a mandate, what he called a model of resilience and partnership.

According to him, it is also a mandate to move further toward value chains, regional alignment, and bold digital and financial transformation.