---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "africa_east", "esaamlg", "legal"]
aliases: ["RW", "RWA"]
created: 2026-06-01
updated: 2025-09-01
compile_into: ["[[country--rwanda]]"]
sources:
  - name: "National Bank of Rwanda"
    url: "https://www.bnr.rw"
    type: "official"
---

# 🇷🇼 [[country--rwanda|Rwanda]] (RW) — Crypto Regulation

> Cryptocurrency is legal in Rwanda with ongoing development of regulatory frameworks. The Central Bank of Rwanda is involved in financial system oversight but specific crypto regulations are under development.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 25/100 (Low Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Low |
| Region | [[domain--africa|africa east]] |
| Currency | [[entity--rwf|RWF]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 10% capital gains tax on share/asset disposals (increased from 5%, effective May 2025) |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 28% standard corporate income tax (reduced from 30% effective September 2023); capital gains on business assets taxed at standard CIT rate |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |

Rwanda has a relatively low 5% capital gains tax. No crypto-specific tax guidance has been issued.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | [[entity--cma|CMA]] |
| Framework | Law on Virtual Asset Business (Gazette No. ..., May 28, 2026) |
| Ease | unknown |
| Cost | $5,000 - $50,000 |
| Timeline | 3-6 months |

Licensing framework for virtual asset service providers is currently under development; no details on license types or ease of obtaining license provided.

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | fsrb_only |

## DeFi

**Status:** Unclear

No DeFi-specific regulation.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** no_rules

No stablecoin framework.

## NFTs

**Status:** no_rules

No NFT regulation.

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.14/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 50% |
| Climate | temperate |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and half of power from renewables. Infrastructure is developing but not yet excellent.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sanctions | <span style="color:var(--text-dim,#888)">&mdash;</span> |

## Enforcement

Limited enforcement; regulatory framework still developing.

## CBDC Status: pilot

## FAQ

### Is cryptocurrency legal in Rwanda?

Cryptocurrency is legal in Rwanda with ongoing development of regulatory frameworks. The Central Bank of Rwanda is involved in financial system oversight but specific crypto regulations are under development.

### What is the FATF status of Rwanda?

Rwanda is classified by FATF as: fsrb_only.

### Are VASPs licensed in Rwanda?

Yes, licensing is required for VASPs.

### What is the AML/KYC regime in Rwanda?

KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.dev/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-06-01.*

**Sources:**
- [National Bank of Rwanda](https://www.bnr.rw)