The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has admitted six companies into its Regulatory Sandbox programme to test virtual asset-related products and services under a controlled regulatory environment.
The selected firms Transika Ltd., One Africa Securities Ltd., Mansu Technologies Ltd., Payafrione GH Ltd., Akuna Wallet Ltd., and Afrix Paycoin Ltd. will participate in the initiative for a one-year period, according to a press release issued by the central bank on January 22, 2026.
The BoG explained that the move forms part of efforts to promote innovation in Ghana’s financial sector while ensuring market integrity and consumer protection. The participating companies will help validate proposed regulatory frameworks governing the exchange, custody, administration and issuance of virtual assets in the country.
The Regulatory Sandbox allows financial technology firms to test innovative products and services under the supervision of the central bank. This enables the BoG to identify and manage potential risks associated with emerging technologies, while supporting responsible growth in the digital finance ecosystem.
However, the central bank cautioned that participation in the programme is conditional. It noted that approval may be withdrawn if any firm fails to perform or does not comply with applicable regulatory requirements during the testing period.
The programme is being coordinated by the FinTech and Innovation Office of the Bank of Ghana, which continues to lead the regulator’s engagement with emerging financial technologies.
