The eighth edition of Ripple’s Swell Conference begins today in Miami, Florida, and will bring together leading figures from payments, financial services, blockchain, digital assets, regulation and economic policy. The company announced via X: “Mark your calendars for the eighth edition of Swell, which will take place in Miami, Florida, from October 15 to 16. “Swell brings together the brightest minds and leaders in payments and financial services, blockchain and digital assets, and economic regulation and policy.”
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Ripple Swell Day 1 Highlights
the conference open with a critique “Regulatory Fireside Chat: U.S. Debate. Crypto Landscape”. This session features Adrienne Harris, Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services, and Stuart Alderoty, Chief Legal Officer of Ripple. They will delve into the evolution of the cryptocurrency regulatory environment in the United States. A comment on he court case against the US Securities and Exchange Commission and his stance on cryptocurrencies is likely to be on the agenda as well.
In light of the upcoming stablecoin launchAnother key session is “Exploring the Growing Stablecoin Market,” which focuses on how stablecoins are transforming finance and improving 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” will provide insights into how leading Latin American banks are leveraging cryptocurrencies and blockchain amid evolving economic landscapes. Pablo Arboleda Niño, vice president of analytics, data and artificial intelligence at Grupo Bancolombia, and Pegah Soltani, director of payments products at Ripple, will discuss how financial institutions are adopting innovative technologies to improve services, improve security and move towards a more tokenized. .
The afternoon keynote includes 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, chair of Ripple.
Highlights of day 2
The second day begins with the “Morning Keynote: Strategic Financial Leadership in the Age of Cryptocurrencies.” Jon Bilich, CFO of Ripple, and Neil DeSilva, former CFO of PayPal Digital Currencies & Remittances, will discuss building a sustainable business that leverages blockchain, navigates partnerships, manages risks, and explores the future of tokenization and stablecoins .
“Cryptocentric Banking: US Banks Lean In” features banking leaders discussing the rise of cryptocentric banking in the United States. They will explore how traditional banking is being transformed through crypto services integration 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 CEO of Metropolitan Capital; Miles Paschini, CEO of FV Bank; Joanie Xie, CEO of Ripple in North America; and Nader Souri, CEO of BNY.
“Charting Our Course: A Look at Ripple’s Product Roadmap” is a session where Monica Long and Aaron Slettehaugh, SVP 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 and Brad Garlinghouse.” Garlinghouse will chat with Dan Morehead, CEO of Pantera Capital, and provide final insights on the state of the crypto industry and the company’s role within it.
At press time, XRP was trading at $0.5371.
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