White House to Speak at Ripple Swell: Details

The XRP community is buzzing with excitement after Ripple announced that a senior White House official will be speaking at Ripple Swell

The committee spearheads the industry’s political priorities, particularly its push for favorable regulations. Witt became the council’s executive director in August, following the resignation of Bo Hines.

Validation of Ripple’s Role in the U.S. Financial System?

Witt’s inclusion among the line-up of speakers has sparked bullish reactions among XRP proponents. Some community members interpreted it as a strong signal of institutional and governmental recognition of Ripple’s technology and its role in shaping the future of digital finance.

His assertion comes amid widespread speculation about the potential integration of XRP into the U.S. financial system.

In June, community figure SMQKE suggested that XRP could play a role in FedWire’s annual settlement process—valued at over $1 trillion—through Ripple’s collaborations with Volante Technologies and Finastra. It is worth noting that both Volante and Finastra are key players in the FedWire’s financial infrastructure.

While that bold claim initially sparked mixed reactions, the White House’s participation at Ripple Swell is now being viewed by many as a validation of that vision.

Ripple Swell 2025

Notably, Ripple’s annual Swell event brings together global financial leaders, policymakers, and blockchain innovators to discuss trends in payments, tokenization, and regulatory developments. The event will hold on November 4 – 5, 2025, in New York City, with ticket sales ending today.

Witt will join other prominent figures speaking at the conference. They include Ripple executives such as Brad Garlinghouse, Chris Larsen, and Monica Long, as well as policymakers such as New York Rep. Ritchie Torres and European Parliament Member Billy Kelleher.

More top financial figures from BlackRock, BNY Mellon, Kraken, Bitwise, Citi, and Fidelity will also speak at the conference. In its latest announcement, Ripple described the upcoming conference as a must-attend event for investors and industry participants.