Beyond The Valley Ripple president on stablecoins, Trump and tokenization
Apr 24, 2025
Monica Long, the President of Ripple and a veteran in the crypto industry, discusses the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency with CNBC's Arjun Kharpal. She dives into how President Trump's actions could influence the sector and the regulatory environment surrounding stablecoins. The conversation highlights the transformative power of real-world asset tokenization and Ripple's role in facilitating cross-border transactions. Long also shares insights on the future of finance through blockchain technology and Ripple's strategic acquisitions.
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Monica Long's Joining Story
- Monica Long joined Ripple about 12 years ago after being inspired by Chris Larson's vision.
- She caught the blockchain and crypto revolution bug after learning its potential from Larson.
Blockchain Adoption Evolution
- Banks initially rejected blockchain for payments but now embrace it as the future.
- Cryptocurrency space vastly expanded from early altcoins to thousands of chains and projects today.
Growing Positivity in Crypto
- Crypto industry reputation was poor due to collapses but is improving with rising positive voices.
- The idea of blockchain technology doing good is gaining traction over negative stereotypes.