Rwanda: President signed Bill regulating the virtual asset business into law including cybersecurity requirement for virtual asset service providers
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President signed Bill regulating the virtual asset business into law including cybersecurity requirement for virtual asset service providers
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 put in place systems, processes, controls, policies and procedures to manage cybersecurity risks to it…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2026-03-04
under deliberation
2026-03-31
under deliberation
2026-05-05
adopted
2026-05-25
adopted