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News Rwanda » Cryptocurrencies: Rwanda Reaffirms Crypto Ban After Bybit Adds Franc Support

News channel or source: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/rwanda-reaffirms-crypto-ban
Published on: Monday 06 April 2026

National Bank of Rwanda reaffirmed its ban on cryptocurrency use involving the Rwandan franc after Bybit introduced P2P trading support, warning of financial risks and lack of legal protections.

News Rwanda » Cryptocurrencies: New Bill Proposes 5-Year Jail, Rwf100m Fine for Illegal Virtual Assets Trading

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/top-stories/new-bill-proposes-5-year-jail-rwf100m-fine-for-illegal-virtual-assets-trading/ar-AA20VxVH
Published on: Tuesday 14 April 2026

Individuals operating virtual assets businesses without licences could face up to five years in prison and fines of up to Rwf50 million, while companies risk penalties of up to Rwf100 million under a ...

News Rwanda » Cryptocurrencies: Rwanda Central Bank Pushes Back on Bybit RWF Listing, Reaffirms Crypto Ban

News channel or source: https://www.livebitcoinnews.com/rwanda-central-bank-pushes-back-on-bybit-rwf-listing-reaffirms-crypto-ban/
Published on: Monday 06 April 2026

Rwanda’s central bank warns crypto use with the franc remains banned after Bybit’s P2P listing, as regulators advance strict oversight rules.

News Rwanda » Cryptocurrencies: Bybit Crosses a Line in Rwanda That Binance Has Walked for Years Without Consequence

News channel or source: https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/bybit-crosses-line-rwanda-binance-202000467.html
Published on: Sunday 05 April 2026

Rwanda's central bank warns against Bybit's unauthorized FRW crypto P2P trading, citing financial risks and no legal recourse.

News Rwanda » Cryptocurrencies: Rwanda Central Bank Flags Crypto Risks After Bybit Update

News channel or source: https://coinlaw.io/rwanda-crypto-warning-bybit-franc/
Published on: Monday 06 April 2026

Rwanda warns against crypto use after Bybit adds franc trading, highlighting risks and reinforcing strict regulations on digital assets.

News Rwanda » Cryptocurrencies: Rwanda Advances Crypto Regulation After 35 Fraud Cases Reported

News channel or source: https://www.ecofinagency.com/news-digital/0404-54399-rwanda-advances-crypto-regulation-after-35-fraud-cases-reported
Published on: Friday 03 April 2026

Rwanda parliament approves draft law to regulate virtual assets Bill targets fraud, money laundering, and consumer protection risks Framework aims to boost trust and support digital asset market ...

News Rwanda » Cryptocurrencies: What to know as Rwanda explores digital currency

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/top-stories/what-to-know-as-rwanda-explores-digital-currency/ar-AA1JOApz
Published on: Saturday 02 August 2025

The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) is exploring the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) – a digital version of the Rwandan franc (e-Franc-Rwandais). On August 1, BNR launched a retail ...