Under the theme “Understand Before You Undertake”, the Bank of Ghana, in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission, launched the National Virtual Asset Literacy Initiative (NaVALI) today, 23 January 2026.
In his remarks, Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama, explained the importance of collaboration in educating the public on responsible adoption and usage of virtual assets. “At the Bank of Ghana, we acknowledge that effective regulation and enforcement cannot be achieved by regulators alone. The entire ecosystem must be prepared through a sound understanding of virtual asset activities, their implications, and associated risks. This underscores the need for public education, consumer protection, and regulatory preparedness. NaVALI meets this need,” he said.
He added, “The recent enactment of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act marks a significant milestone in Ghana’s financial sector development. The Bank of Ghana and the Securities and Exchange Commission are focused on establishing structures, systems, and processes to ensure its operationalisation and address regulatory gaps and risks.”
Governor Asiama emphasised that the launch of NaVALI was a beginning, “the foundation upon which effective regulation, consumer protection, and sustainable innovation in virtual assets will be built”.
