Rwanda's central bank has warned that peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading in Rwandan francs (FRW) is not authorized, issued three days after Bybit added FRW support on its P2P platform. The notice flags potential financial and consumer protection risks for local users and exchanges.
Rwanda's central bank has launched a 12‑month pilot for a central bank digital currency after completing a successful proof of concept in late 2025. The pilot will assess technical, operational and regulatory readiness ahead of any wider rollout.