Ripple (aka XRP): International Payments Platform Blockchain - David Schwartz with CB Insights

David Schwartz, CTO of Ripple, is interviewed by Fortune's Jeff Roberts. This Interview was recorded on June 12th, 2019 at the Future of Fintech conference in NYC. Ripple is a blockchain that focuses on solutions to source crypto, facilitate instant payments, empower their treasury, engage new audiences, lower capital requirements, and drive new revenue. Ripple provides various services such as: - Cross-Border Payments: Enhance payments with real-time settlement, liquidity management, and access to working capital. - Crypto Liquidity: Use an all-in-one platform to buy, hold, and trade digital assets, delivering the crypto services your customers want. - CBDCs: Implement a scalable, secure, and sustainable Central Bank Digital Currency that meets the high security standards of Central Banks. Ripple is committed to a low-carbon future for the crypto industry and global economy. The XRP Ledger is the world's first major global carbon neutral blockchain, enabling sustainable crypto solutions and powering more efficient, scalable and dynamic carbon markets. Ripple is on track to achieve carbon net zero by 2030 or sooner through reduced emissions, clean energy use, and large investments in innovative carbon removal projects. To secure your spot at Future of Fintech 2020, visit: events.cbinsights.com/future-of-fintech Time Stamps: 0:00 - What is Ripple? 0:56 - Why is the adoption of Ripple slow? 2:55 - What is XRP and why do people need it? 4:40 - Who are the companies that exist alongside Ripple? 7:08 - XRP success story 8:44 - Are stable coins a danger to XRP and Ripple? 10:39 - Thoughts on Facebook / Metaverse Coin 11:46 - How are XRP ledgers made? 12:49 - Is Ripple / XRP centralized or decentralized? 15:05 - Volatility of XRP 16:49 - Ripple's position on defending crypto 19:04 - SEC on Crypto 19:50 - Future of Crypto 21:22 - Future of Micropayments and Web Monetization of Crypto 23:36 - How far away are we from micropayments and Crypto payments? 24:15 - Overrated vs Underrated with David Schwartz Questions? Comments? Let us know! Enjoyed our video? Subscribe to our channel! Watch our latest video on customer success: https://youtu.be/NhlWpgN-IgQ Learn more: https://www.cbinsights.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBinsights LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cb-i... Download Our Extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/de... #crypto #cryptocurrency #blockchain #cryptotrading About CB Insights: Tech is disrupting every business and industry. We’re here to help. We’re on a mission to enable every organization to make smarter decisions about tech. Whether it’s finding a new game-changing vendor or understanding a new market, it’s easier, faster and smarter with CB Insights. All made possible by the smartest, hardest-working team in tech.