The Bank of Ghana introduces draft guidelines to regulate digital assets, focusing on exchanges and consumer protection measures.
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) proposed fresh regulatory measures for digital assets following an extensive internal review of Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT) and other cryptocurrencies.
On Aug. 16, the central bank of the West African nation issued draft guidelines on digital assets while seeking feedback on the upcoming crypto regulations from the public and industry stakeholders.
According to the BoG, data collected over three years shows a significant increase in Ghana’s appetite for crypto. As a result, it intends to implement laws targeting risks related to money laundering and terrorism financing, fraud and other measures for consumer protection.