Crypto and business news that matters to Trinidad, Tobago and the Caribbean, in plain language. We start with hand-picked local and regional stories, then an international headlines feed that is paused for now. Every story is summarised and links to the original report. For news beyond crypto and finance, see The News Linkup at the bottom of this page.
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Hand-picked from named sources · last reviewed 8 Nov 2026
General information from the sources below. Rules can change. Not legal or financial advice.
The regulator reminded the public that the new law is live. Businesses that exchange, transfer or sell crypto must notify TTSEC, while people using crypto for personal purchases are not covered by the temporary ban.
Newsday · Thu 8 Jan 2026
TTSEC presented its first certificates to providers operating in its regulatory sandbox. TTSEC’s own list showed eight on 8 May, with a ninth added on 18 June; TTT News reported nine. At the regulator’s first industry dialogue, officials also pointed to fraud, cybercrime and money laundering as growing risks.
TTT News · Sun 10 May 2026
The Financial Intelligence Unit released the public version of its money-laundering and terrorist-financing risk assessment for crypto businesses, a report that helps shape how the sector is supervised.
FIUTT · Mar 2026
The T&T Stock Exchange says total market value reached about $100.7 billion, up from $91.9 billion in January. Individual investor trades are up 47% on last year.
TTT News · 2026
The 2026–2031 strategic plan runs from 1 October 2026. It includes the new Series 2026 TT$100 note, better supervisory technology and support for registered e-money firms.
Trinidad Guardian · 2026
Local payments firms, including Central Bank-registered e-money issuers, now work inside the formal system. Access to foreign currency remains a hurdle for businesses paying overseas.
The Fintech Times · 2026
A June legal review says the Bahamas and Bermuda stand out for detailed licensing, and that the region now competes on the quality of its regulation rather than light-touch rules.
Chambers · Mon 29 Jun 2026
According to a country guide, Barbados’ regulator finished a consultation on a dedicated virtual asset framework in February 2026, but no standalone law had been enacted as of mid-2026.
Blockspot · 2026
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Dates checked 25 Oct 2026 · times shown in Trinidad time
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Dates come from the official schedules of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, the Bank of England, the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago and TTSEC, plus the organisers of Devcon and Solana Breakpoint. Schedules can change, so confirm on the official site before relying on a date. US clocks go back on 1 November, so US releases land an hour later on Trinidad clocks from then. Information only, not financial advice.
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