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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87493, member: 27"]
A five-month trial just wrapped up for Rwanda's potential digital currency, and a year-long pilot is next on the table.

National Bank of Rwanda's e-Franc test
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[*]National Bank of Rwanda finished its e-FRW proof of concept.
[*]Testing ran from May through October 31, 2025.
[*]Secure, instant payments got validated during the trial.
[*]Financial inclusion was a core focus throughout.
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Pilot rollout specifics
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[*]A 12-month pilot program kicks off next.
[*]Kigali, a secondary city, and rural zones are involved.
[*]USSD and budget-friendly mobile devices get priority.
[*]Merchant-facing use cases will be expanded.
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No green light yet for full launch
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[*]Officials made clear no final issuance call exists.
[*]Pilot-phase evidence will shape any future decision.
[*]Stakeholder input and regulatory factors weigh heavily.
[*]Privacy-by-design and cybersecurity safeguards are baked in.
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Bigger picture for the region
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[*]Several African nations are eyeing their CBDCs.
[*]East Africa's mobile-money dominance drives the conversation.
[*]Rwanda brands itself as a regional fintech hub.
[*]Cashless-economy ambitions fuel the whole push.
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