Thibault Verbiest

Head of Regulatory Affairs Europe & Africa at Diginex | Blockchain & Fintech lawyer | World Bank Expert | Novelist at Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management

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  • Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management

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Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management

Senior Legal Expert with a profound insight into internet, blockchain, fintech, cryptofinance, digital banking, e-commerce, cybersecurity and personal data protection laws and regulations developed in 25+ years of legal experience. Influenced and negotiated at the uppermost government and corporate levels to catalyse policy and legislative changes. Progressive leader recognised for demystifying and resolving complex issues through subject matter expertise and long-term vision.

  • ICO/STO legal advisor
  • Expert Expert Member, Blockchain Policy and Framework Conditions, EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum
  • Expert, Belgian Federal Parliament and French National Assembly hearings on the Information Society Law
  • Chairman, Internet Rights Observatory, a federal body which advised government on internet regulations
  • Co-Author, Bitcoin and Blockchain, a book awarded the Turgot Prize for the best book in Financial Economics
  • Resource Speaker at national and international conferences as well as in online, print and TV interviews

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Facilitated the creation of an EU network of authorities for the co-regulation of the internet as President of the Internet Rights Observatory. Represented Belgium in the Geneva Treaty negotiation at the World Summit on the Information Society.
  • Inspired adoption of legislations and public policies at the country and EU levels including – online consumer protection, anti-online child pornography, online video games and e-government, among others.
  • Established and grew the Fintech, Digital Banking and Cryptofinance practice of leading global law firms.
  • Co-founded several Fintech & blockchain ventures, e.g. Copyrightcoins.com, and PayServices, a pioneering multi-currency and cryptocurrency platform that is now changing the digital payment, business management and security infrastructure landscape for smart cities.

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