IMF says Ghana's crypto rules fall short of comprehensive oversight
- —Ghana's annual crypto transactions are estimated at around $21 billion
- —Between 8% and 17% of the population have bought or sold crypto
- —Ghana is the fifth-largest crypto market in sub-Saharan Africa
- —The new licensing regime is set to go live in December 2026
Why it matters: Ghana is set to become one of the region's first countries with full crypto licensing, setting a precedent for Africa.
Source: Bing News (crypto query)
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