Ripple Swell Conference Begins Today: Top Themes To Watch Out For

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The eighth edition of Ripple’s Swell Conference commences today in Miami, Florida, gathering prominent figures in payments, financial services, blockchain, digital assets, regulation, and economic policy. The company announced via X: “Mark your calendars for the 8th edition of Swell, taking place in Miami, Florida on October 15-16. Swell brings together the brightest minds and leaders across payments and financial services, blockchain and digital assets, and regulation and economic policy.”

Ripple Swell Day 1 Highlights

The conference opens with a critical “Regulatory Fireside Chat: Discussing the US. Crypto Landscape.” This session features Adrienne Harris, Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services, and Stuart Alderoty, Chief Legal Officer at Ripple. They will delve into the evolving regulatory environment for crypto in the United States. A comment on the court case against the US Securities and Exchange Commission and its stance on crypto is also likely to be on the agenda too.

In light of the upcoming stablecoin launch, another key session is “Exploring the Growing Stablecoin Market,” focusing on how stablecoins are transforming finance and enhancing transaction efficiency in a digitalizing world. Speakers include Jack McDonald, Senior Vice President of Stablecoins at Ripple; Ivan Soto-Wright, CEO of Moonpay; Bobby Zagotta, Chief Commercial Officer of Bitstamp and CEO of Bitstamp USA; and Nancy Beaton, Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at Uphold.

“Banking on Blockchain: LATAM’s Path to Digital Transformation” is set to provide insights into how top banks in Latin America are leveraging crypto and blockchain amidst evolving economic landscapes. Pablo Arboleda Niño, Vice President of Analytics, Data, and AI at Grupo Bancolombia, and Pegah Soltani, Head of Payments Product at Ripple, will discuss how financial institutions are embracing innovative technologies to improve services, enhance security, and move toward a tokenized economy.

The afternoon keynote features a fireside chat with Sheila Bair, former Chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as well as founding Chair of the Systemic Risk Council and Monica Long, President of Ripple.

Day 2 Highlights

The second day begins with the “Morning Keynote: Strategic Financial Leadership in the Era of Crypto.” Jon Bilich, Chief Financial Officer at Ripple, and Neil DeSilva, former CFO of PayPal Digital Currencies & Remittances, will discuss building a sustainable business that leverages blockchain, navigating partnerships, managing risk, and exploring the future of tokenization and stablecoins.

“Crypto-Centric Banking: US Banks Leaning In” features bank leaders discussing the rise of crypto-centric banking in the United States. They will explore how traditional banking is being transformed through the integration of crypto services and how these institutions are addressing new financial needs. Panelists include Erica Khalili, Chief Legal and Risk Officer and co-founder of Lead Bank; Michael Rose, Chairman, CEO, and Managing Principal of Metropolitan Capital; Miles Paschini, CEO of FV Bank; Joanie Xie, Managing Director, North America at Ripple; and Nader Souri, Managing Director at BNY.

“Charting Our Course: A Look into Ripple’s Product Roadmap” is a session where Monica Long and Aaron Slettehaugh, Senior Vice President of Product at Ripple, will unveil the latest product roadmap. They will discuss upcoming innovations, strategic goals, and the future direction of the company’s offerings.

The conference concludes with a “Fireside Chat: Dan Morehead & Brad Garlinghouse.” Garlinghouse will engage in conversation with Dan Morehead, CEO of Pantera Capital, providing closing insights into the state of the crypto industry and the firm’s role within it.

At press time, XRP traded at $0.5371.

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