Ripple Swell 2025 is taking place in New York City, bringing together global financial leaders, blockchain innovators, and institutional partners. At the event, the Nasdaq CEO announced that more than 17 crypto companies are awaiting approval for IPOs once the U.S. government shutdown ends, indicating growing institutional investor demand for digital assets.
She said this marks the next big wave of crypto listings that could unlock billions of dollars of capital. Adding to the excitement, BlackRock executives also took to the stage to reveal the company's increasing focus on blockchain, tokenization, and stablecoin-backed investments.
This year's swell comes at a critical moment for Ripple.
After a series of acquisitions and global partnerships, the company has established itself as a bridge between traditional finance and digital assets. Industry observers expect Ripple to highlight how it plans to expand its institutional services, with a focus on liquidity, custody, and on-chain payment solutions.
Ripple Prime, a new spot prime brokerage service for institutional investors launched by Ripple, will attract attention. The service will allow customers to trade spot and digital assets with full compliance and marks Ripple's first step into the prime brokerage sector, traditionally dominated by global investment banks.
Focus on stablecoin and Treasury integration
Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin is expected to be a big topic of conversation. RLUSD is designed for corporate and cross-border use and could serve as a key component of Ripple's expanding liquidity ecosystem. Experts expect new updates on how RLUSD will be integrated with Ripple Prime and GTreasury, which provides cash and treasury management tools to Fortune 500 companies.
This integration could signal a deeper shift into corporate finance, allowing global companies to manage funds and payments directly on-chain.
New partnerships and global expansion
Ripple swells are often the stage for major partnership announcements, and 2025 should be no different. The company is expected to announce new banking partnerships and potentially expand its network in regions such as Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
Given Ripple's push towards institutional adoption, announcements related to tokenization, cross-border payments, and financial automation are likely. The event is also likely to provide updates on how Ripple's technology is integrated into traditional payment systems and regulatory frameworks.
Beyond announcements, Swell 2025 is expected to provide insight into how Wall Street and blockchain will converge. A panel discussion featuring executives from global financial institutions will discuss blockchain adoption, regulatory clarity, and the next stage of digital finance.
