{
  "id": 7848833,
  "title": "BoG urges digital asset businesses to build compliance into operations at Digital Assets Summit Africa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/bog-urges-digital-asset-businesses-to-build-compliance-into",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T18:45:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/bog-urges-digital-asset-businesses-to-build-compliance-into-operations-at-digital-assets-summit-africa/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is encouraging digital asset businesses to incorporate regulatory compliance into their operations from the beginning, rather than addressing it only after regulators intervene. Elhanan Owureku Asare, the Head of Fintech and Innovation at the Bank of Ghana, spoke on behalf of the Governor at the second edition of the Digital Assets Summit Africa. Asare emphasized the importance of transparency, responsible marketing, and the protection of customers' assets as digital assets rapidly evolve, presenting new regulatory and consumer protection questions. He highlighted that businesses must take responsibility for ensuring their operations meet regulatory standards as the sector progresses.\n\nThe Virtual Assets Providers Bill, passed in December last year, marks a significant step in Ghana's regulatory framework for virtual assets. Peter Fempomanson, the CEO of Promark Elite Limited and organizer of the Digital Assets Summit Africa, noted that this legislation is one of the key developments since the previous summit. He praised the engagement between industry stakeholders and regulators, which has sustained discussions on the development and regulation of the digital asset sector. Fempomanson also highlighted the strong turnout at this year's summit, leading to the closure of registration due to overwhelming interest. The summit aims to create opportunities for startups and small businesses with innovative ideas but limited access to capital, contributing to the broader effort to translate the summit's discussions into practical benefits for businesses and entrepreneurs.",
  "summary": "The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is urging digital asset businesses to make regulatory compliance an integral part of their operations from the outset, rather than waiting for regulators to intervene. Head of Fintech and Innovation at the Bank of Ghana, Elhanan Owureku Asare, who spoke on behalf of the Governor at the second edition of […]",
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        "published": "2026-09-16T18:45:41.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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