Ripple Swell 2025 Set for November in New York on Nov 4-5

Ripple’s flagship conference, Swell 2025, is officially set for November 4–5 at Convene Hudson Yards in New York City. This invitation-only event will bring together over 600 attendees from more than 40 countries, including top executives, regulators, policymakers, and leading voices in crypto, finance, and blockchain.

Held annually since 2017, Ripple Swell is known for driving meaningful industry conversations around blockchain innovation, payments, tokenization, and regulation. This year’s conference is expected to spotlight Ripple’s expanding enterprise offerings and growing role in global finance.

Confirmed Speakers and Attendees

Ripple has already announced a high-profile speaker lineup featuring:

• Brad Garlinghouse, CEO, Ripple
• Monica Long, President, Ripple
• Sandy Kaul, SVP, Head of Digital Asset Research, Franklin Templeton
• Ryan Rugg, Global Head of Digital Assets, Citi
• Giovanni Vicioso, Global Head of Crypto, CME Group
• Executives from BNY Mellon and Hidden Road

More speakers and programming will be revealed closer to the event.

Agenda Focus: Regulation, Stablecoins, and Real-World Blockchain Use

Swell 2025 will explore the most pressing trends shaping the future of finance, including:

• Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization
• Cross-border payments innovation
• Stablecoin integration in global markets
• Regulation and compliance in crypto
• Bridging TradFi and DeFi ecosystems

A welcome reception is scheduled for the evening of November 4, with the main programming beginning November 5. Select sessions will be recorded and published by Ripple post-event.

Ripple’s Product Roadmap in Focus

The conference is expected to highlight Ripple’s 2025 strategic roadmap, which includes:

• RLUSD Stablecoin: A USD-backed stablecoin issued on Ethereum and the XRP Ledger for secure, compliant crypto-fiat transactions.
• Tokenization: Support for multi-purpose tokens on XRP Ledger to enable use cases such as tokenized bonds.
• Custody Solutions: Enhanced tools following Ripple’s acquisition of Metaco, with added support for staking.
• Ripple Payments for SMEs: A streamlined, plug-and-play solution aimed at small and medium-sized businesses.

A Historic Venue and Moment

The venue, Convene Hudson Yards, is located in Manhattan’s premier development zone and is within walking distance from a reserved hotel block. Travel and visa support are available upon request through Ripple’s official site.

Ripple’s 2024 Swell conference in Miami focused on regulatory clarity and the future of stablecoins, and this year’s event is set to build on that momentum. Online sentiment describes Swell 2025 as a “Wall Street summit,” signaling growing institutional interest in XRP and Ripple technologies.

Registration and Logistics

• Invitation-Only: Those interested must request an invite at Ripple.com/Swell
• Non-Transferable Passes: Each attendee must apply individually
• Visa Support: Invitation letters available via swell@ripple.com
• Hotel Block: Details provided post-registration