SEC Ghana Admits 11 Cryptocurrency Platforms Into Regulatory Sandbox To Formalize Digital Asset Oversight

Ghana's SEC launches a 12-month regulatory sandbox for 11 crypto platforms under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act. Read the list of selected firms.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 12, 2026, 6:13 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Graphic Online

Formalizing the Digital Asset Market

In a landmark move for West Africa’s financial landscape, Ghana has officially admitted 11 cryptocurrency platforms into a new regulatory sandbox. Launched on March 10, 2026, the pilot programme allows these firms to test their services under the direct supervision of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Ghana. The initiative is a strategic effort to formalize oversight of a rapidly growing digital asset market that has, until now, operated largely in an informal capacity. Participating firms will operate under the legal provisions of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025, for a period of 12 months.

The Selected Participants

The SEC has approved a diverse group of companies for this initial pilot phase, ranging from local startups to established digital exchanges. The 11 platforms admitted are:

Africoin, Blu Penguin, and Goldbod

Hanypay, Hyro Exchange GH Ltd, and HSB Global