Excitement is mounting for the upcoming Ripple Swell 2025, which is set to take place on November 4-5 in New York, with an opening reception on November 3. This year’s conference comes at a time when cryptocurrencies are experiencing an unprecedented surge in institutional adoption, featuring some of the biggest names in finance.
This year’s event promises an impressive lineup of speakers from prestigious organizations, including representatives from the White House, as well as esteemed financial institutions like BlackRock, Nasdaq, Bloomberg, and Citi.
Leading Financial Experts Join the Conversation
For its 2025 edition, Ripple Swell is attracting an extraordinary group of influential leaders, including executives from both traditional finance and the burgeoning crypto sector. This year’s conference is shaping up to feature a diverse roster of speakers.
Notable figures attending include Maxwell Stein, Director of Digital Assets at BlackRock; Adena Friedman, CEO of Nasdaq; Sandy Kaul, Head of Innovation at Franklin Templeton; and Hunter Horsley, CEO of Bitwise Asset Management.
Additional experts from prominent institutions such as Citi, Fidelity, JPMorgan Chase, Mastercard, CME Group, and others are also expected to attend, marking the event as a historic gathering of traditional finance leaders in the context of the Ripple ecosystem.
This impressive collection of executives brings vast experience in asset management and capital markets, areas ripe for innovation through blockchain technology and digital payment solutions, positioning Ripple as a significant player in the evolving financial landscape.
As the industry pushes forward, discussions at the conference are expected to explore how financial institutions are preparing to adopt blockchain systems across various applications, such as cross-border transactions and the infrastructure for stablecoins.
A wave of anticipation surrounds potential announcements from Ripple during the event, including news about partnerships, new offerings related to tokenization, and updates on Ripple’s RLUSD initiative, as well as the possible launch of Spot XRP ETFs in the United States.
“From stablecoins to regulatory frameworks, Swell encapsulates the future landscape of finance,” stated Ripple in a recent social media update.
A New Voice from the White House
This year’s event will also feature Patrick J. Witt, Executive Director of the Presidential Council of Advisors on Digital Assets (PCADA). Witt’s participation marks the first time since 2018 that a U.S. government official will speak at Ripple Swell, signifying a pivotal moment for the conference and the potential for a greater dialogue between the government and the crypto industry.
The presence of a White House representative at Swell 2025 emphasizes the increasing importance of cryptocurrencies and blockchain in national policy discussions, highlighting a forward-looking stance from the current administration.
