Rwanda: User identification requirement for virtual asset transfers in Law No. 023/2026 regulating virtual asset business
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Law No. 023/2026 regulating virtual asset business including user identification requirement for virtual asset transfers entered into force
On 28 May 2026, Law No. 023/2026 regulating the virtual asset business entered into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. The Law requires a virtual asset service provider to obtain and hold accurate information on both the o…
President signed Bill regulating the virtual asset business into law including user identification requirement for virtual asset transfers
On 25 May 2026, the President signed the Bill regulating the virtual asset business into law. The Law requires a virtual asset service provider to obtain and hold accurate information on both the originator and the beneficiary of a transfer of virtu…
Chamber of Deputies adopted draft law regulating the virtual asset business including user identification requirement for virtual asset transfers
On 5 May 2026, the Chamber of Deputies adopted, in plenary session, the draft law regulating the virtual asset business. The draft law would require a virtual asset service provider to obtain and hold accurate information on both the originator and …
Draft law regulating the virtual asset business including user identification requirement for virtual asset transfers was introduced to Chamber of Deputies
On 31 March 2026, the draft law regulating the virtual asset business was introduced to the Chamber of Deputies. The draft law would require a virtual asset service provider to obtain and hold accurate information on both the originator and the bene…
Cabinet approved draft law regulating the virtual asset business including user identification requirement for virtual asset transfers
On 4 March 2026, the Cabinet approved the draft law regulating the virtual asset business. The draft law would require a virtual asset service provider to obtain and hold accurate information on both the originator and the beneficiary of a transfer …