According to U.Today, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is set to speak at Paris Blockchain Week, sparking anticipation within the cryptocurrency community. The event, which is one of Europe's largest blockchain gatherings, will take place from April 9 to 11. Garlinghouse's insights into Ripple and the future direction of XRP Ledger are eagerly awaited by industry participants, investors, and enthusiasts.
Garlinghouse will participate in a fireside chat with XRPL Commons President David Bchiri on April 9 at 2:20 p.m. CET. The discussion is expected to provide valuable insights into the future of finance and how Ripple and XRPL can deliver real-world utility. As a market leader, Garlinghouse is well-positioned to provide significant information about the future of financial technology. He is expected to share his perspective on the growth of blockchain and digital assets, particularly the future of Ripple.
Ripple has made significant progress in 2024, including the announcement of a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the USD on XRP Ledger and Ethereum. This move is expected to expand Ripple's reach into institutional and DeFi markets, broadening use cases and improving its payment infrastructure, thereby bringing traditional and decentralized finance closer together. In February, Ripple announced a partnership with Zoniqx, a pioneer in digital asset management, to leverage the XRP Ledger infrastructure. That same month, Ripple and the Axelar Foundation announced a collaboration to enhance the XRPL DeFi ecosystem by providing necessary liquidity for stablecoins and large-cap assets.