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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
Rwanda’s banking sector is facing a fresh wave of attempted cyber fraud, with banks and regulators warning customers against scammers
Finance

Banks raise alarm over surge in phishing attempts 

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Equity Bank's commitment to customer protection and financial stability was demonstrated by its swift provisioning for any potential shortfall, fully immunising its customers and operations without causing market destabilisation or erosion of public trust. Courtesy

How banks are pioneering 'first responders' in coordinated defence against cyber attacks

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Rwanda’s financial sector is sending a cautiously optimistic signal digital fraud cases have declined by 40 per cent over the past two years, falling from 5,000 to 3,000. 
Editorial

Rwanda cuts digital fraud, but systemic risks still linger

Friday, March 20, 2026
Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye and her deputy Nick Barigye after presenting the Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Statement.Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Crime

Digital fraud cases in financial sector drop 40% — BNR

Friday, March 20, 2026
RSwitch has achieved both PCI DSS and ISOIEC 27001-2022 certifications, globally recognised benchmarks for security and data protection.
Featured

Featured: RSwitch – tried, tested and certified

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Participants at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali on March 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Young innovators say Africa’s fintech future lies in AI

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yussuf Murangwa delivers his remarks during the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026. Courtesy
Economy

National insurance strategy expected to expand coverage, build trust

Friday, March 13, 2026
Lee Naik, CEO and Regional President of TransUnion Africa, speaks to The New Times during an interview on the sidelines of the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali on Wednesday, March 11. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Finance

What will shape Rwanda’s next phase of financial inclusion?

Thursday, March 12, 2026
TransUnion Africa has appointed Didier Mutabazi as its new Country Manager for Rwanda
Rwanda

TransUnion appoints Didier Mutabazi as Rwanda Country Manager

Monday, March 09, 2026
Central Bank has reiterated that low-denomination coins remain legal tender. Courtesy
Economy

Central bank reaffirms validity of coins amid public complaints

Friday, February 20, 2026
Rwanda recorded a 60 percent decline in digital payment fraud cases in 2025, according to data from the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR).
Technology

Digital payment fraud cases fell by more than half last year – BNR

Thursday, February 19, 2026