This interview podcast features Frank Chaparro, Director of Special Projects at The Block, interviewing Monica Long, President at Ripple. The conversation centers on Ripple's business performance following a US court decision clarifying XRP's status, its expansion beyond cross-border payments into broader enterprise blockchain infrastructure, and the launch of a US dollar stablecoin. Long details Ripple's three main business lines: payments, custody (through the acquisition of Medeco), and developer support. She highlights the positive impact of regulatory clarity in regions like Europe, Singapore, and Brazil, contrasting it with the ongoing regulatory uncertainty in the US. A key takeaway is Ripple's strategic decision to launch a stablecoin, viewed as complementary to XRP, to cater to specific customer needs and capitalize on the growing stablecoin market.
