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Crypto Regulation in Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago's crypto sector is largely unregulated. The Central Bank, TTSEC, and FIU jointly warned in 2019 that crypto providers are neither regulated nor supervised. A 2025 Virtual Assets Bill proposes banning crypto transactions until December 2027 with fines up to M TTD. Most banks block crypto purchases.

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Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago

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Trinidad and Tobago's crypto sector is largely unregulated. The Central Bank, TTSEC, and FIU jointly warned in 2019 that crypto providers are neither regulated nor supervised. A 2025 Virtual Assets Bill proposes banning crypto transactions until December 2027 with fines up to M TTD. Most banks block crypto purchases.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges No No
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT), TTSEC
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • Joint 2019 advisory: crypto providers neither regulated nor supervised
  • Virtual Assets Bill 2025 proposes ban on crypto transactions until December 2027
  • Most commercial banks block crypto-related transactions
  • Proposed fines up to M TTD for unauthorized virtual asset activities
  • TTSEC designated as primary regulator under proposed legislation
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