Speaker Christopher Pan lauded the benefits of bitcoin — prompting groans and boos from the college students gathered in the stadium. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Related storiesDuring the speech, he promised audience members free bracelets from MyIntent as an apology for the bitcoin remarks. Pan told BI that he's been working with ayahuasca since 2019 to heal lifelong bullying. In the aftermath of the speech, Pan said he is communicating with angry commenters, while also feeling grateful for support during a difficult time.

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