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…

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