SEC Reaffirms Commitment to Regulated Virtual Asset Ecosystem in Ghana
The Deputy Director-General, Operations at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr. Mensah Thompson, has reiterated the Commission’s commitment to building a credible and well-regulated virtual asset ecosystem in Ghana at the Ghana Virtual Assets & Financial Services Symposium held on 17th February 2026 at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra.
In his keynote address, Mr. Thompson highlighted ongoing regulatory measures, including the development of Guidelines for Digital and Online Foreign Exchange Trading Activities and the operationalisation of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025.
“Regulatory clarity is not an obstacle to growth. It is the foundation of sustainable growth,” he stated.
He noted that the SEC is finalising a Regulatory Sandbox framework and strengthening supervisory and enforcement actions to protect investors and uphold market integrity.
The Deputy Director-General also emphasised collaboration with the Bank of Ghana and other stakeholders, including implementation of a National Virtual Asset Literacy Programme and compliance with global AML/CFT standards.
He reaffirmed that the SEC remains committed to fostering innovation within a framework of trust, transparency and financial stability.
Source: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ghana
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