On Friday, September 26 at 11:30 AM ET, the Center for Governance and Markets will host, “National Digital Currency Strategy,” a discussion featuring Tristan Thomas. This is part of a series on the fintech and development, which is part of our Future of Development assistance series. The series is hosted by Maxwell DeGregorio (SPIA ‘21), Senior Associate at Milken Institute Finance at the Milken Institute.
Tristan Thoma is the Executive Director at Impera Strategy, where he builds national digital infrastructure, with a focus on digital currency and financial inclusion. He led the re-implementation of the world’s first and only operating national crypto system in El Salvador and has worked with major banks across Latin America on crypto integrations. Tristan has designed over two dozen blockchain models for governments, Fortune 500 companies, and startups across five continents. With expertise in system design, technical architecture, and digital financial services, his work supports responsible innovation to advance economic resilience and inclusive growth.