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Can tokenisation unlock African trade? Ghana demands trust

Dr Johnson Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana @ Facebook/BoG
Dr Johnson Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana @ Facebook/BoG
  • Ghana sees tokenisation unlocking cheaper finance and faster African trade.
  • Central bank demands safeguards to protect investors and monetary stability.

 

ACCRA, GHANA – Ghana’s central bank says tokenisation could unlock cheaper financing and faster trade across Africa, but warns that digital innovation must not come at the expense of financial stability.

Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Asiama said digital assets could help African businesses overcome expensive cross-border payments, limited access to capital and fragmented financial infrastructure, provided governments establish credible safeguards.

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