Crypto In America 2025 Market Gains Gone? Recap of Ripple Swell & SmartCon
Nov 7, 2025
Ben Jones, co-founder of Optimism, dives into Ethereum layer‑2 scaling and the critical role of infrastructure in user adoption. He discusses the concept of a superchain and warns against overemphasizing tech jargon that alienates users. Lee Schneider, General Counsel at Ava Labs, shares insights on token classification and market structure legislation, advocating for clarity to differentiate protocol tokens from securities. Both guests highlight the need for regulatory alignment to foster a robust U.S. crypto market while addressing current volatility.
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Crypto Volatility Is Intrinsic
- Crypto markets remain extremely volatile and prone to large intraday swings compared to TradFi markets.
- Gerald says leverage and futures amplify cascading liquidations that drive dramatic market moves.
Conglomerates Bring Web3 To Nasdaq
- Animoca Brands plans a NASDAQ listing via a reverse merger to offer diversified digital-asset exposure to public investors.
- The move highlights investor appetite to package gaming, NFTs and Web3 into a single public vehicle.
Ripple's Big Week In New York
- Eleanor shared their Ripple Swell interview with Brad Garlinghouse where Ripple announced major deals and product launches.
- She highlighted the $500M Nujic investment and Ripple Prime brokerage rollout as big wins.