Protect Payments in Trinidad and Tobago: Fix the Virtual Assets Bill

Recent signers:
Jonathan Coward and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

⚠️ Trinidad and Tobago could soon lose access to the digital tools we use every day.

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The  new Virtual Assets Bill is meant to provide safeguards, but as written, its broad language could unintentionally block services like PayPal, remittance apps, and even affect how international payment networks operate here.

That could mean:
💵 People unable to send or receive money affordably
📱 Everyday users losing access to the tools they rely on
🏪 Local businesses struggling to get paid or trade digitally

We agree that regulation is important. But without careful revisions, this Bill risks cutting off essential services and pushing our country toward a cash-only economy 💵 — even though that is not Parliament’s intention.

Trinidad and Tobago should be future-ready, not left behind. Innovation and new technology are not something to fear — they are tools that, when managed responsibly, can help families, businesses, and the wider economy thrive.

We’re asking lawmakers to fix the Bill so it protects citizens while still allowing us to adopt the tools that keep us connected to the world.

✍️ Sign this petition to protect access to payments and ensure Trinidad and Tobago remains open to innovation. 🌍

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This petition made change with 1,856 supporters!
Recent signers:
Jonathan Coward and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

⚠️ Trinidad and Tobago could soon lose access to the digital tools we use every day.

Join the telegram for updates: https://t.me/+TB0-SYlKWt40Y2Nh

The  new Virtual Assets Bill is meant to provide safeguards, but as written, its broad language could unintentionally block services like PayPal, remittance apps, and even affect how international payment networks operate here.

That could mean:
💵 People unable to send or receive money affordably
📱 Everyday users losing access to the tools they rely on
🏪 Local businesses struggling to get paid or trade digitally

We agree that regulation is important. But without careful revisions, this Bill risks cutting off essential services and pushing our country toward a cash-only economy 💵 — even though that is not Parliament’s intention.

Trinidad and Tobago should be future-ready, not left behind. Innovation and new technology are not something to fear — they are tools that, when managed responsibly, can help families, businesses, and the wider economy thrive.

We’re asking lawmakers to fix the Bill so it protects citizens while still allowing us to adopt the tools that keep us connected to the world.

✍️ Sign this petition to protect access to payments and ensure Trinidad and Tobago remains open to innovation. 🌍

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Petition created on September 17, 2025