BlackRock Exec Predicts Trillion-Dollar Blockchain Adoption at Ripple Conference

Ripple's Swell 2025 conference in New York highlighted significant developments in the crypto and finance sectors.

Maxwell Stein from BlackRock emphasized that the global market is ready for large-scale blockchain adoption. He noted that infrastructure by companies like Ripple could soon facilitate trillions of dollars moving on-chain.
Stein discussed the transformation in global finance, with traditional securities still held in legacy systems, but tokenized assets gaining momentum.
The importance of proving blockchain utility was stressed to attract larger financial players and ensure broader adoption.
Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman highlighted the need for regulatory clarity to encourage institutional participation in digital assets.
Friedman observed that institutions are experimenting with tokenized bonds and stablecoins, indicating active interest in digital assets despite awaiting full regulatory frameworks.

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The discussions at the conference underscore the readiness of traditional finance to integrate blockchain technology, contingent on regulatory clarity and demonstrated utility.