Blockchain Meets Gold: Ghana Cracks Down on Smuggling
Ghana is set to overhaul its gold sector with a blockchain-powered track and trace system by the end of 2026, ensuring full traceability and certified origin of all gold exports.…
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Ghana Central Bank Policy Document Calls for Risk‑Based Regulation of Virtual Assets
Ghana’s central bank is moving to regulate virtual assets, adopting a policy designed to foster responsible crypto innovation while guaranteeing a level playing field for all financial institutions. Balancing Innovation…
Ghana Moves to License Crypto Firms, Citing Revenue and Oversight Goals
The Ghanaian central bank is set to introduce a draft regulatory framework for licensing digital asset companies by September. Acknowledging Crypto’s Enduring Presence The Ghanaian central bank has reiterated its…
Bank of Ghana Orders Mandatory Registration for All Crypto Firms
The Ghanaian central bank has announced a mandatory registration process for all virtual asset service providers operating in the country. Registration Covers Broad Range of Crypto Activities The Bank of…
Bank of Ghana Flags Yellow Card Affiliate and Hanypay as Unauthorized Entities
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued warning to the public, financial institutions, and all relevant stakeholders regarding their engagement with two digital payment platforms, Yellow Card affilate Yellowpay and…
Ghana’s Central Bank to Regulate Crypto by September 2025
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BOG), Johnson Asiama, announced that the central bank plans to begin regulating cryptocurrency and related platforms by the end of September 2025, pending…
Ghana Introduces Blockchain-Based Gold Tracking to Combat Illegal Exports
Ghana is introducing a blockchain-based gold tracking system to restructure its gold sector and combat illegal exports, says Sammy Gyamfi, acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC).…
Solanafrica Scam: Hackers Breach Ghanaian President’s X Account
Ghanaian President John Mahama announced on March 18 that he has regained full control of his X (formerly Twitter) account from hackers who used it to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency…
Ghana’s Central Bank Cancels Costly Gold-for-Oil Barter Scheme Amid Massive Losses
Ghana’s gold-for-oil barter scheme has been halted by the central bank, according to Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Asiama. Stabilizing Foreign Exchange Markets The Ghanaian central bank has suspended a…
Binance Launches Mobile Money Feature for Crypto Transactions in Africa
Crypto exchange Binance has launched its One Click Buy and Sell (OCBS) service in Africa, enabling users in Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia to buy and sell cryptocurrencies via mobile…