Christian Betancourt
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.
Session
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.