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The publication of the 2026 Law on Virtual Asset Business in the Official Gazette took place on May 28. Courtesy.
Editorial

A new era for digital finance

Tuesday, June 02, 2026
The publication of the 2026 Law on Virtual Asset Business in the Official Gazette took place on May 28. Courtesy
Law

What to know as virtual assets law takes effect

Monday, June 01, 2026
Rwanda Capital Markets Authority has outlined how upcoming virtual asset regulations will govern cryptocurrency trading. File
Technology

Regulator assures scrutiny of cryptos before licensing

Friday, May 15, 2026
The draft legislation, approved by the Lower Chamber of Parliament seeks to regulate virtual asset activities, license operators, strengthen consumer protection. AI image
Technology

Virtual assets law expected to boost digital finance

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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Technology

What are virtual assets and how do they work?

Saturday, May 09, 2026
Members of Parliament on Tuesday, May 5, approved the draft law governing virtual assets, marking a key step towards regulating cryptocurrency trading in Rwanda. Craish Bahizi
Economy

Parliament passes bill on virtual assets, cryptocurrencies

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
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
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
BNR is exploring the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) – a digital version of the Rwandan franc (e-Franc-Rwandais).  
Technology

What to know as Rwanda explores digital currency

Sunday, August 03, 2025
Some of the individuals who are said to be victims of the trafficking plot. Photo by Richard Kwizera
Crime

How one young Rwandan was trafficked into a crypto syndicate in Laos

Saturday, May 10, 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
Participants came from various universities, including the University of Rwanda (UR), Adventist University of Central Africa (AUCA), African Leadership University (ALU), Université Libre de Kigali (ULK), and Kepler.
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FEATURED: CodeXtreme hackathon ends with tight contest, winners take home $5,000

Wednesday, March 05, 2025