Anchor Gold — Partner & Governance Overview

Last Updated: May 2026

1. Virtiply — Digital Asset & Tokenisation Platform

Founded: 2013
Primary Role: Issuance and management of digital asset units

Virtiply is a South African-based fintech company specialising in the tokenisation of real-world assets. Through its digital platform and wallet ecosystem, Virtiply enables: tokenisation of tangible assets; secure digital wallets (VirtiCash, VirtiGold, VirtiSilver and others); issuance of VirtiGold and VirtiSilver tokens; transaction and settlement services; access for smartphone and non-internet users; and community-based financial inclusion.

Regulatory & Licensing — South Africa:

Virtiply operates as a registered Juristic Person under Your Broker House (FSP 46444 YBH) licence issued by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). This licence requires compliance with governance and fit-and-proper standards, client fund protection rules, ongoing regulatory reporting, independent compliance monitoring, AML/CFT controls, and record-keeping and audit requirements.

Regulatory & Licensing — Mauritius:

Virtiply is strengthening its international regulatory framework under the supervision of the Financial Services Commission Mauritius (FSC), including Payment Service Provider and Virtual Asset/Crypto licences (both in progress).

2. Kineto Mobile — Technology & Payments Infrastructure Partner

Founded: 2004
Primary Role: Secure banking and transaction systems

Kineto Mobile is an established African fintech infrastructure provider with over two decades of experience in digital banking and payment systems. Kineto provides secure e-banking platforms, digital account management, payment processing systems, multi-channel access, private cloud hosting, and international security compliance. Its systems are certified by multiple central and reserve banks across Africa.

3. The WASA Group — Physical Gold Custody Partner

Founded: 2002
Shareholding: Shareholder in Virtiply
Primary Role: Precious metals sourcing, custody, logistics, and compliance

The WASA Group is a multinational commodities and natural-resources group operating across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. International operations include Dubai (U.A.E.) via Gulf Commodities DMCC, United Kingdom & Canada via WASA Management Services Limited, and Africa & Mauritius through mining and exploration operations.

WASA aligns its operations with UN Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2030, integrating environmental and social responsibility into its business model. WASA provides the physical gold supply chain, custody, refining, and logistics framework that ensures VirtiGold is backed by real, verifiable metal.

4. Integrated Governance Structure

The Anchor Gold ecosystem is intentionally structured to separate responsibilities across key partners:

  • Technology & Payments — Kineto: Transaction processing & security
  • Digital Asset Platform — Virtiply: Token issuance & record-keeping
  • Physical Gold Custody — WASA: Metals sourcing & vaulting
  • Regulation — FSCA & FSC: Oversight & compliance

This separation prevents concentration of control, improves accountability, reduces operational risk, strengthens auditability, and enhances member protection.

5. Member Confidence Summary

Through this integrated partnership and regulatory framework, Anchor Gold members benefit from:

  • 22+ years fintech infrastructure experience
  • 12+ years digital asset development
  • 20+ years global commodities expertise
  • Licensed precious metals trading
  • Regulated financial services operations
  • International fintech oversight
  • Independent logistics and security providers
  • SDG-aligned governance
  • Full 1:1 gold allocation

This structure ensures that VirtiGold operates as a professionally governed, asset-backed digital currency — not as a speculative or unregulated token.