2024-11-15 –, Nakamoto Stage
On September 7, 2021, El Salvador made Bitcoin legal tender. This status is under threat from organizations seeking to revoke it, alongside potential regulatory misunderstandings that could stifle innovation. To counter this, we must create open environments for discussing Bitcoin's capabilities, emphasizing that its adoption serves the greater good. Collaboration among lawyers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers is essential for Bitcoin's survival and fostering innovation. While some jurisdictions attract talent without facing the same regulatory pressures as El Salvador, the spirit of Bitcoin promotes a world of free transactions for all, regardless of beliefs. Regulators, policymakers, and entrepreneurs must work together to address concerns and find compromises that benefit Bitcoin users in El Salvador. This dialogue will highlight both the challenges and opportunities in the evolving regulatory landscape.
In a world where Bitcoin is changing paradigms, the need for a bitcoin-friendly regulatory environment has become increasingly important. Our panel will look into the relationship between regulation and innovation, with a focus on El Salvador and other regions that are embracing Bitcoin. We will analyze the Bitcoin Law's impact on financial inclusion and business scalability, while also identifying the challenges and opportunities that current legislation presents. This panel will bring together industry leaders and regulatory experts to look into the complexities of the regulatory landscape, offering insights into best practices and favorable conditions for bitcoin enterprises. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the evolving regulatory framework that ultimately contributes to a future built on Bitcoin. Whether you are a policy maker, an entrepreneur, or simply interested in seeing bitcoin’s adoption grow in everyday life , this discussion will give you a better understanding of what is necessary to strengthen Bitcoin adoption and investment.
udy Gallardo is a passionate Bitcoin enthusiast with a strong foundation in Austrian economics and business principles, thanks to his business engineering degree from Universidad Francisco Marroquín. He is currently working as a Marketing Coordinator for Blink Bitcoin Wallet.
Gallardo has a graduate degree in Institutional Economy and Political Science from CEMA University in Argentina. He is also the founder of Bullish Guate, a Bitcoin brand where he promotes Bitcoin education in Guatemala.
Since 2021, Gallardo has worked for Bitcoin-friendly companies, gaining valuable experience in the field. He has participated in radio shows, podcasts, webinars, and conferences. Currently, he also helps Bitcoin Lake, contributing his expertise to the the project,.
Juan Mayen installed Honduras' first Bitcoin ATM in 2021, launched the country's first website for Bitcoin purchases via credit/debit cards, and now serves as Blink Wallet's Regional Director for Central America. Juan's work focuses on increasing Bitcoin adoption throughout the region.
Carlos Miguel Rivas is a Salvadoran attorney and public notary, Co-Founder & Partner of Nodeman, an alternative legal service provider for the bitcoin & digital assets industry.
He collaborates as Founding Board Member of El Salvador Bitcoin Association and El Salvador Fintech Association.
Ixian Managing Partner, Christian is also fractional General Counsel for Vitalia. With over 11 years of experience in Corporate and Commercial Law, Banking and Financial Law, Law & Economics, and Dispute Resolution. He has advised businesses and organizations in regulation compliance and diverse corporate and commercial matters, mostly financial institutions, biotech enterprises, and entities related to special economic zones and Web3.
He has been related to the development of special economic zones in Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa, since 2014. Most notably he's been part of the evolution of the financial and medical industries in Próspera ZEDE, Honduras.
Christian also has a background as a public policy consultant, having collaborated with several think-tanks, including Fraser Institute, Friedrich Naumann Foundation, and Fundación Eléutera. An avid participant in ocean restoration whenever he can, scuba diving every other weekend.