The Ripple Swell conference is back in Miami, bringing together the brightest minds in payments, finance, blockchain, and crypto. This year’s event promises to be a hotbed of discussion and debate, with some key themes to watch out for.
Day 1: Regulation, Stablecoins, and Latin America
The day kicks off with a big discussion about the US crypto landscape. Adrienne Harris, head of the New York State Department of Financial Services, and Stuart Alderoty, Ripple’s top lawyer, will be talking about the changing rules of the game for crypto in the US. Expect some talk about the ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the SEC.
Stablecoins are taking center stage too.
A session titled “Exploring the Growing Stablecoin Market” will dive into how these digital currencies are transforming finance and making transactions faster. Speakers include Ripple’s stablecoin expert, Jack McDonald, along with leaders from Moonpay, Bitstamp, and Uphold.
Latin America is getting in on the action too. A session titled “Banking on Blockchain: LATAM’s Path to Digital Transformation” will explore how banks in the region are using crypto and blockchain to adapt to changing economic conditions.
And the day ends with a fireside chat featuring Sheila Bair, former head of the FDIC, and Monica Long, President of Ripple.
Day 2: Crypto-Centric Banking, Product Roadmap, and the Future of the Industry
Day two starts with a keynote about strategic financial leadership in the crypto era. Jon Bilich, Ripple’s CFO, and Neil DeSilva, former CFO of PayPal Digital Currencies & Remittances, will discuss how to build a successful business in the crypto world.
Next up is a session on crypto-centric banking in the US. Bank leaders will talk about how traditional banks are integrating crypto services and meeting new financial needs.
Ripple will unveil its latest product roadmap, giving us a glimpse into the company’s future plans. Monica Long and Aaron Slettehaugh, Ripple’s product head, will discuss new innovations and strategic goals.
The conference wraps up with a fireside chat between Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, and Dan Morehead, CEO of Pantera Capital. They’ll offer their insights on the state of the crypto industry and where it’s headed.
So, what’s the buzz about Ripple? At the time of writing, XRP, Ripple’s cryptocurrency, is trading at $0.5371. /p>
