A&D Forensics formally signed a strategic training partnership on 17 February 2026 during the inaugural Ghana Virtual Assets & Financial Services Symposium convened by the Chamber of Digital Assets and Blockchain Innovation (CDABI) in Accra.
The high-level gathering brought together regulators, academia, financial institutions, blockchain innovators, compliance professionals, and ecosystem operators to chart a regulated and resilient future for virtual assets in the country.
At the center of the symposium was the formal launch of Ghana’s first nationally recognized, institutionally accredited AML Certification for Virtual Assets in Ghana, the CDABI–GIMPA Joint AML Certification Program, developed in partnership with the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).
National Accredited AML Certification Training for the Virtual Asset Industry.
The certification programme is a joint initiative between CDABI and the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). It is structured across four levels:
- AML Fundamentals
- Compliance Operations
- Advanced Risk & Supervision
- Blockchain Forensics
The programme is aligned with Ghana’s Virtual Asset Act and the broader national AML/CFT supervisory framework, including expectations from the Bank of Ghana and the Securities and Exchange Commission. This initiative positions Ghana as one of the first countries in the region to institutionalise AML capacity-building specifically tailored to the virtual asset ecosystem.
A&D Forensics Signed Strategic Training Partnership with CDABI.
A major highlight of the symposium was the formal signing of the training partnership between CDABI and A&D Forensics. The agreement was signed by Caleb Kwaku Afaglo, President of the Chamber of Digital Assets and Blockchain Innovation (CDABI), and Chioma Onyekelu, who represented A&D Forensics.
Under this agreement, A&D Forensics will serve as the official training partner for the Investigation and Reporting component of Level 4 (Blockchain Forensics) of the certification programme.
This component will focus on:
- Blockchain intelligence
- Cryptocurrency investigations
- Advanced compliance analytics
- Reporting standards aligned with regulatory expectations
The signing ceremony was witnessed by representatives from GIMPA, the Bank of Ghana, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Cyber Security Authority, reinforcing the programme’s institutional credibility and national significance.
Building a Compliance-First Digital Asset Ecosystem.
Throughout the day, technical sessions explored legal foundations, supervisory expectations for VASP boards, compliance-native infrastructure design, interoperability between banks and virtual asset service providers, and the integration of regulatory technology into digital asset operations.
A central theme emerged: compliance must be embedded by design, not retrofitted after growth. The launch of the CDABI–GIMPA Joint AML Certification Programme reflects a broader industry commitment to professionalisation, capacity building, and regulatory readiness. As emphasised during the President’s address, digital assets are already present in Ghana, the critical question is whether they will operate in the light of structured regulation or in unregulated shadows.
First Cohort Commences April 2026.
The first cohort of the certification programme is scheduled to begin in April 2026. Enrolment is open to:
- Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)
- Compliance officers
- Legal practitioners
- Fintech professionals
- Financial institutions
- Blockchain developers
With A&D Forensics leading the Investigation and Reporting training component at Level 4, participants will gain practical investigative skills necessary to meet the evolving demands of Ghana’s regulatory framework.
About CDABI
CDABI is Ghana’s national industry body representing virtual asset service providers, blockchain technology firms, compliance professionals, and ecosystem stakeholders. Founded to prepare the industry for regulation, not to resist it, CDABI serves as a structured interface between market participants and financial regulators. Its mandate spans professional credentialing, policy research, regulatory engagement, advocacy, and capacity building across Ghana’s digital asset ecosystem.
About A&D Forensics
A&D Forensics is Africa’s leading blockchain intelligence and digital asset forensics firm. The company provides cryptocurrency investigation, blockchain analytics, compliance advisory, and capacity-building services to governments, regulators, law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, and virtual asset service providers across the continent.
Conclusion
The Ghana Virtual Assets & Financial Services Symposium has firmly positioned Ghana as a regional leader in structured, compliance-driven digital asset development. The introduction of a nationally accredited AML Certification for Virtual Assets in Ghana, coupled with the formal training partnership between A&D Forensics and CDABI, ensures that the certification programme is delivered with practical, industry-led expertise.
By aligning regulators, academia, and industry stakeholders under this unified framework, Ghana is embedding professionalism, accountability, and integrity at the core of its digital asset ecosystem, setting a benchmark for compliance and capacity-building in the region.
Co- Author: Ibrahim Anuoluwapo Azeez
