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Under the proposed law, any individual found operating a virtual assets business without a licence faces a fine ranging between Rwf30 million and Rwf50 million and a prison sentence of three to five years. Internet
Law

New bill proposes 5-year jail, Rwf100m fine for illegal virtual assets trading

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva delivers hus remarks at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali, on Wednesday, March 11. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

PM Nsengiyumva: Africa must build independent financial systems

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
In November 2024, the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) announced plans to establish regulations governing the use and trading of cryptocurrencies.
Economy

What to know about new draft law on virtual assets

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Panelists take part in a discussion during the Africa Blockchain Festival 2025 at the Kigali Convention Centre from November 7–10. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

‘Time for Africa to shift from tech consumer to innovator,’ experts say

Friday, December 05, 2025
Cultural enthusiasts pose with Inkoni, traditional Rwandan walking sticks that symbolize authority, pride, and respect.
Culture

Young innovators build digital gateway to Rwanda’s cultural heritage

Thursday, November 06, 2025
First Lady Jeannette Kagame.

A couple’s first song: A lifelong dance

Sunday, September 14, 2025
The Capital Market Authority has released a draft law regulating capital market business for public comments. Photo by Craish Bahizi

What you need to know about Rwanda’s new capital market bill

Sunday, August 10, 2025
Driven by a dynamic fintech landscape and increasing digital adoption, banks across the continent are strategically deploying AI. Craish Bahizi

Artificial intelligence: Benefits to the banking sector in Africa

Tuesday, August 05, 2025
Hannington Namara, Managing Director of Equity Bank Rwanda Plc. Courtesy photo
Featured

Equity Bank fueling growth: 90% of loans power Rwanda’s SMEs, Agribusiness

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The newly installled Nyungwe Zipline that is currently under testing. Courtesy

Building a vibrant, high-value tourism future

Monday, April 28, 2025
The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) and the Capital Market Authority (CMA) have introduced a draft regulatory framework for virtual assets and virtual asset service providers. File
Economy

Rwanda moves to regulate virtual assets with new draft law

Monday, March 10, 2025
CLA was among the first churches in Rwanda to embrace social media
Religion

Beyond the pulpit: The evolution of Rwanda's church ministry in the era of social media

Tuesday, February 11, 2025