The Ghana Chapter of the Chamber of Digital Assets and Blockchain Innovations (CDABI) has welcomed the release of new regulatory guidelines by the Securities and Exchange Commission Ghana aimed at strengthening innovation within the country’s capital market and digital finance space.
In a statement issued in Accra on March 10, 2026, the organisation described the Securities Industry (Regulatory Sandbox Licencing) Guidelines 2026 as a significant milestone for Ghana’s growing virtual asset and digital finance ecosystem.
According to CDABI, the new framework provides a structured pathway that allows innovative capital market products and services to be tested in a controlled regulatory environment. The group believes this approach will help support innovation while ensuring that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect investors and maintain market stability.
The Chamber noted that it was particularly encouraged by the introduction of a dedicated Virtual Asset Sandbox Track, which is linked to the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 (Act 1154). It said this move reflects a more mature regulatory structure that recognises the unique risks and opportunities associated with virtual assets.
CDABI said aligning the sandbox framework with the country’s broader virtual asset regulatory regime demonstrates institutional coordination that could help boost investor confidence and attract responsible innovation into Ghana’s financial technology sector.
The organisation also praised the guidelines for incorporating strong consumer protection measures. These include mandatory key performance indicators, risk disclosure requirements and a 30 percent local participation threshold for foreign virtual asset service providers operating in the sandbox environment.
According to the Chamber, these provisions show that regulators have carefully balanced investor protection with the country’s economic interests.
CDABI further commended the SEC for providing a clear and transparent application process for firms seeking to participate in the sandbox programme. The framework outlines a phased approval process and detailed documentation requirements to guide prospective applicants.
As an industry membership and self-regulatory body within Ghana’s digital asset and blockchain sector, CDABI said it remains committed to supporting the successful implementation of the guidelines. The Chamber works closely with the Bank of Ghana, the Securities and Exchange Commission Ghana and the Virtual Assets Regulatory Office to promote a transparent and well-regulated digital asset market.
The organisation said it will continue to assist its member firms and other stakeholders in understanding the sandbox framework and navigating the application process.
CDABI also encouraged eligible firms, including capital market operators, fintech companies and virtual asset service providers, to study the guidelines carefully and engage with the Chamber for guidance.
The Chamber of Digital Assets and Blockchain Innovations Ghana Chapter is an industry association that promotes responsible innovation, regulatory compliance and capacity development within Ghana’s digital asset and blockchain ecosystem and across the wider West African region.
Read the CDABI media statement on SEC Sandbox 2026 here
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