Tokenization & crypto licensing in Benin
1 official register read, 4 entries from Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest.
Who offers tokenization and crypto services in Benin
Crypto-asset service providers (VASPs/CASPs) in Benin are registered with the Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (BCEAO). Its register „Liste des établissements de paiement agréés dans l'UMOA — payment institutions, not digital assets“ lists 4 companies (read 2026-10-14). The conditions for registering are set by the authority — its own list is the source.
- JULAYA Bénin
- OPEN SI
- FEDAPAY Bénin
- QOS INTEGRATED CENTER Bénin
Where are crypto companies and VASPs registered in Benin?
With the Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (BCEAO). Its register “Liste des établissements de paiement agréés dans l'UMOA — payment institutions, not digital assets” lists 4 companies (read 2026-10-14), for example JULAYA Bénin, OPEN SI, FEDAPAY Bénin, QOS INTEGRATED CENTER Bénin. The requirements for registering are set by the authority; its own list is the source: https://www.bceao.int/fr/content/fintech-et-digitalisation-des-services-financiers-dans-luemoa
What the authorities publish — and what we read
Status: Public register, read. Every address below was loaded, not guessed. A register entry records that an authority licensed, registered or approved something; it says nothing about whether you may or should buy it.
| Authority | Register | Finding |
|---|---|---|
| AMF-UMOA / BCEAO (WAEMU) | see WAEMU row (AMF-UMOA actor types) | Follows another jurisdiction about 13 entries |
| BCEAO | Liste des établissements de paiement agréés dans l'UMOA (au 31 août 2026) - payments, not digital assets | Public register, read |
Liste des établissements de paiement agréés dans l'UMOA — payment institutions, not digital assets
Licensed or registered providers · 4 entriesBanque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (BCEAO) · source · read 2026-10-14
| Register no. | Name | Approved |
|---|---|---|
| EP.BN.001/2025 | JULAYA Bénin | 2025-09-08 |
| EP.BN.002/2025 | OPEN SI | 2025-09-04 |
| EP.BN.004/2026 | FEDAPAY Bénin | 2026-04-02 |
| EP.BN.003/2026 | QOS INTEGRATED CENTER Bénin | 2026-07-24 |