Professor Hugh Aryee, founder and chief executive of Hanypay Global Group, will headline a digital policy discussion on virtual assets and financial innovation, as interest in blockchain-based finance grows among businesses and regulators in Ghana.
The event, organised by The High Street Journal under the “High Street Talk” series, is scheduled for April 28, from 7pm -8pm, and will focus on the fundamentals and risks of digital assets, including Bitcoin and blockchain technology. It will be moderated by Fred Avornyo.
Aryee is expected to outline developments in financial technology and the expanding role of blockchain in payments and cross-border transactions, areas that are drawing increased attention from both private firms and policymakers.
The discussion comes as Hanypay participates in the Securities and Exchange Commission Ghana regulatory sandbox, where it is testing elements of its digital finance and virtual asset offerings under supervision. Sandbox participation allows firms to trial products within defined safeguards, but does not amount to full regulatory approval.
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The company is developing a broader ecosystem that includes digital payment services, cross-border transaction capabilities and a proprietary token linked to its marketplace platform.
The dialogue is expected to examine practical applications of digital finance while highlighting the risks associated with virtual assets, particularly for first-time users and investors. Organisers say the session will focus on regulatory awareness and responsible adoption, reflecting growing concern among authorities about market conduct and consumer protection.
The upcoming High street talks will also throw light on to the wider shift in Ghana’s financial landscape, where regulators are increasingly engaging with private sector innovators to shape rules around emerging technologies. As adoption rises, the balance between innovation and oversight is becoming a central issue for policymakers.
The session will offer a window into how firms operating within the sandbox framework are approaching compliance, product development and risk management in a fast-evolving segment of the financial system.
