Day two of #UBRIConnect is in full swing. Today, we heard from experts on blockchain interoperability, decentralization and governance around DAOs, the cost of privacy in crypto, and more—all from our incredible academic partners.🇨🇭

Learn more about the University Blockchain Research Initiative and #UBRIConnect:

Our sixth annual #UBRIConnect is underway in Zurich!🇨🇭

Thank you to our incredible hosts at @UZH_en for bringing together the leading experts in blockchain academia for two content-filled days of unparalleled research, panels & discussions from our incredible lineup of speakers.

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UBRI’s 2024 report recapping the latest in blockchain research over the past year is now live: https://t.co/qNF2r9Mhdb

Explore the innovations and research from our nearly 60 University Blockchain Research Initiative partners during the recent academic year—from stablecoins and interoperability to AI applications and more.

Dive in and uncover how #UBRI continues to set the standard for crypto and blockchain education for our next generation of leaders.

Looking forward to convening with our global partners at UBRI Connect in Zurich next week where the brightest minds in blockchain academia will gather to showcase their knowledge and projects in-person!

The traditional cross-border payments system is slowing crypto businesses down, making it difficult to provide customers with flexible fiat payout options. Ripple Payments can streamline digital asset off-ramps by:

🗓️Providing 24/7/365 access to cross-border payments
⬇️Reducing the number of counterparties in the payment flow
⏰Settling global transactions in seconds

Ripple is on the ground this week in Korea and Japan, starting off with a few key announcements – all in service of the goal to strengthen the foundations of crypto infrastructure to support blockchain utility and usability for institutional adoption.

SMEs are increasingly expanding their businesses, but struggle with cross-border payments. Local banks can transform these global payments challenges into growth opportunities with efficient, transparent solutions. Learn how in our latest whitepaper. 📊🌎 https://on.ripple.com/3z1iQBq

Ripple was out in full force at @WebX_Asia – SVP @RippleXDev @markusinfanger took the stage discussing the growing opportunity for traditional finance with RWA tokenization, and we were honored to have SBI Holdings CEO and Chairman @yoshitaka_kitao stop by the Ripple booth.

Next up, Korea Blockchain Week!

Ripple's VP of Strategic Partnerships Pat Thelen is next on #CryptoInOneMinute talking about the advantages of stablecoins, highlighting their utility as digital cash as FIs roll out onchain solutions.

Learn about RLUSD: https://ripple.com/solutions/stablecoin/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=cont-video-global-stablecoin-thoughtleadership-all-2024-q3&utm_content=post_video

Introducing the (incredible!) speaker lineup for Ripple Swell 2024 -- we're bringing together some of the most influential voices in blockchain, fintech and payments including:
🔹 Brad Garlinghouse, CEO, @Ripple
🔹 Superintendent Adrienne Harris, @NYDFS
🔹 Sheila Bair, Former Chair of the FDIC and Founding Chair of the Systemic Risk Council
🔹 Francisco Maroto, Global Head of Blockchain and Digital Assets, @bbva
🔹 Philip Martin, Chief Security Officer, @coinbase
🔹 Tim McCourt, Senior Managing Director, Global Head, Equities, FX and Alternative Products, @CMEGroup

Get ready for an unforgettable experience and request your invite today:

Introducing the (incredible!) speaker lineup for Ripple Swell 2024 -- we're bringing together some of the most influential voices in blockchain, fintech and payments including:
🔹 Brad Garlinghouse, CEO, @Ripple
🔹 Superintendent Adrienne Harris, @NDYFS
🔹 Sheila Bair, Former Chair of the FDIC and Founding Chair of the Systemic Risk Council
🔹 Francisco Maroto, Global Head of Blockchain and Digital Assets, @bbva
🔹 Philip Martin, Chief Security Officer, @coinbase
🔹 Tim McCourt, Senior Managing Director, Global Head, Equities, FX and Alternative Products, @CMEGroup

Get ready for an unforgettable experience and request your invite today:

We’re back for another episode of #CryptoInOneMinute with Ripple SVP, Stablecoins @_JackMcDonald_ discussing “What makes a stablecoin, stable?” Short answer – it’s all about the assets backing the stablecoin. Learn more: https://on.ripple.com/3YNdbt1

Dive into crypto and blockchain trends with leaders from Ripple’s #UBRI program. Our latest Q&A with Hanyang University Professor Hyunok Oh explores the latest in zero-knowledge proofs and the impact the University Blockchain Research Initiative has had on his students. 

We’ve got stablecoins on the mind today...@monicalongsf is back in the hot seat with the latest #CryptoInOneMinute answering the question “What is a stablecoin?”

Testing, testing…RLUSD! We’re excited to share that Ripple USD (RLUSD) is now in private beta on XRP Ledger and Ethereum mainnet. RLUSD has not yet received regulatory approval and therefore is not available for purchase or trading – please be cautious of scammers who claim they have or can distribute Ripple USD.

The Q2 ’24 XRP Markets Report is now live – while overall crypto markets saw high volatility over the quarter, institutional adoption remained front and center through RWA tokenization and key regulatory milestones such as MiCA going into effect.
https://ripple.com/insights/q2-2024-xrp-markets-report/

Registration is now open for #RippleSwell 2024! Request your invite today to learn from key leaders in crypto, blockchain, payments and government and discover what's next for the future of financial services https://on.ripple.com/3LCfjMy

🌍💸 Discover the vital role of crypto liquidity in modern finance. Ripple Payments is continuously enhancing our liquidity capacity by expanding our network to near-global coverage and developing innovative liquidity pathways.

Learn more here➡️ https://on.ripple.com/3SmK4ZK

Ripple’s ambition is to be the #1 digital asset infrastructure provider for financial services by building the core components — on- and off-ramps, custody, compliance and liquidity — needed for enterprises to integrate blockchain into their business. Learn how our product strategy has evolved for this future:

We’re honored to share that @Ripple is featured in @FortuneMagazine’s Best Workplaces for Millennials list!

Thank you to our team of Ripplers for all that you do, and @GPTW_US for the recognition as a 2024 #GreatPlaceToWork. https://fortune.com/ranking/best-small-workplaces-millennials/

How, when and why will tokenization reach its full potential? We explore these questions and more in our latest blog post, outlining key tokenization use cases, opportunities and challenges ahead. 💡 Dig in: https://on.ripple.com/3SxRgCz