VPPA’s Sanma and Penama Provincial Officers attended a training on cryptocurrency use. The training, which was jointly funded and organised by Platinum sponsors; Financial Market Association (FMA), Financial Centre Association of Vanuatu (FCA) and the Ministry of Trade and Commerce and Gold sponsors; Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) Pacer plus and Titan FX, along with private business entities and the government. The training was held at the Ramada Resort’s large conference room on Wednesday, 19th November 2025.

The POs learnt about setting up a cryptocurrency account, how it operates, the challenges and risks associated with operating a cryptocurrency account, and its benefits, such as fast and efficient money transfers with no fees.

The trainer of the event introduced the ideas on how the adoption and implementation of such a currency could be beneficial growing the country’s economy.

Organisers of the trainings also expressed their appreciation, “On behalf of the FMA and FCA, thank you for taking part in the recent Cryptocurrency Training, held as part of the ongoing #YumiStanapVanuatu initiative. Your participation and engagement contributed to a valuable learning experience as we continue to build awareness and understanding around digital assets in Vanuatu. We hope the session offered useful insights into cryptocurrency and its practical relevance in your work. As Vanuatu moves forward in its digital journey, your involvement—through learning, discussion, and collaboration—remains essential. To help us improve future sessions, you’ll soon receive a short feedback form. We’d appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to share your thoughts. We look forward to bringing you more learning opportunities soon. A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors listed below—this event wouldn’t have been possible without your support.”