The eighth edition of Ripple’s Swell Conference kicks off today in Miami, Florida, gathering prominent figures in payments, financial services, blockchain, digital assets, regulation, and economic policy. The company announced through 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 regulatory and economic policy. “
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– Ripple (@Ripple) October 15, 2024
Ripple Swell Day 1 Highlights
The conference opens with a critical discussion called “Regulatory Fireside Chat: Discussing the US. The Crypto Landscape. This article features Adrienne Harris, Superintendent of the New York State Department of Finance, and Stuart Alderoty, Chief Legal Officer at Ripple. They will investigate the evolving crypto regulatory environment in the United States. Commenting on the court case against the US Securities and Exchange Commission and its stance on crypto is also likely to be on the agenda as well.
Due to the upcoming stablecoin launch, another key session is “Exploring the Emerging Stablecoin Market,” which focuses on how stablecoins are transforming finance and improving transaction efficiency in the digital 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 Approach to Digital Transformation” is set to provide insights into how Latin America’s top banks are using crypto and blockchain amid economic growth. 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 adopting new technologies to improve services, improve security, and developed in the token economy. .
The afternoon keynote includes a fireside discussion with Sheila Bair, former Chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and founding Chair of the Systemic Risk Council and Monica Long, President of Ripple.
Day 2 Highlights
The second day begins with “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 using blockchain, navigating relationships, managing risk, and exploring the future of tokens and tokens. stablecoins.
“Crypto-Centric Banking: US Banks Leaning In” features banking leaders discussing the rise of crypto-centric banking in the United States. They will examine how traditional banking is transformed by the integration of crypto services and how these institutions deal with new financial needs. Nominees include Erica Khalili, Chief Legal and Risk Officer and 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.
“Charging Our Course: Exploring Ripple’s Product Roadmap” is a session where Monica Long and Aaron Slettehaugh, Senior Vice President of Product at Ripple, will reveal the latest product roadmap. They will discuss upcoming innovations, strategic goals, and the future direction of the company’s offerings.
The conference concludes with “Fireside Talk: Dan Morehead and Brad Garlinghouse.” Garlinghouse will interview Dan Morehead, CEO of Pantera Capital, providing insight into the state of the crypto industry and the firm’s role within it.
At press time, XRP traded at $0.5371.
