Block Stars: The Euro Goes Onchain - How Schuman Financial Is Powering Europe’s Digital Future
Europe’s financial landscape is evolving and the euro is officially going onchain.In this episode of Block Stars, Ripple CTO David Schwartz sits down with Martin Bruncko, Co-Founder and CEO of Schuman Financial, to discuss the launch of EURØP — the first fully compliant, euro-backed stablecoin on the XRP Ledger (XRPL).Together, they explore what this milestone means for the future of global payments, stablecoin regulation, and Europe’s growing role in digital finance.What to expect: • Why the euro matters onchain — and what EURØP means for Europe’s competitiveness • How Schuman Financial is bridging traditional finance and DeFi through compliant innovation • XRPL’s unique role in enabling institutional-grade stablecoins with speed, low cost, and interoperability • How stablecoins like EURØP and RLUSD are redefining cross-border payments and tokenized assets • What’s next for Europe’s digital economy under MiCA regulation
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Block Stars: Blockchain and DeFi Trends in 2025
In this special 2025 blockchain trends and predictions episode of Block Stars, Ripple CTO David Schwartz sits down with Markus Infanger, SVP of RippleX, to unpack what’s ahead for blockchain, DeFi, and institutional adoption.From zero-knowledge proofs to tokenized money market funds, corporate treasury diversification, and the future of programmability on the XRP Ledger—this conversation dives into the biggest trends shaping the next phase of blockchain innovation.What to expect:Will 2025 be the tipping point for real-world asset tokenization?How programmable will public blockchains get—and why does it matter?Why corporate treasuries are eyeing crypto beyond just BitcoinThe importance of transparency, liquidity, and compliance in the next wave of tokenizationTune in to explore what lays ahead in 2025!👉Learn More About Ripple USD: https://ripple.com/insights/championi...👉Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/RippleXDev👉Subscribe to our channel: / @ripple
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Block Stars: Intersection of Blockchain and AI
In this special episode of Block Stars, join David Schwartz, CTO of Ripple, and Dimitri Restaino, Senior Solutions Architect at AWS, as they explore the exciting convergence of Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence (AI).In this dynamic conversation, David and Dimitri dive into how the integration of AI and blockchain technologies is set to revolutionize industries ranging from finance to decentralized applications (dApps). This episode focuses on new opportunities, the challenges of combining these technologies, and what’s next for innovation.What to expect:AI’s Role in Blockchain DevelopmentData Trust, Privacy & SecurityDecentralized CollaborationAI-Driven InnovationThe Future of Blockchain with AI IntegrationTune in to understand how AI and blockchain are coming together to redefine what’s possible in decentralized finance and beyond!👉Learn More About Ripple USD: https://ripple.com/insights/championi...👉Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/RippleXDev👉Subscribe to our channel: / @ripple
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Enhancing Interoperability with Axelar Bridge
Welcome to a special live episode of Block Stars! In this episode, recorded on stage at one of the biggest blockchain events of the year, our host David Schwartz, CTO of Ripple, is joined by the CTO of Axelar, Georgios Vlachos. Together, they dive into the future of blockchain interoperability and how Axelar is playing a critical role in connecting blockchain ecosystems.What to Expect:Live from the Stage: Experience the energy of a live recording as David and Axelar’s CTO take the stage at this exclusive blockchain event.Interoperability Insights: Learn why cross-chain communication is essential for the future of blockchain and how Axelar’s technology is paving the way for greater connectivity.Bridging the XRPL and EVM Sidechain: Discover how Axelar’s bridge integrates with the XRPL EVM Sidechain, unlocking new possibilities for decentralized finance (DeFi) and real-world asset tokenization.Future of Multi-Chain: Hear Axelar’s vision for the future of blockchain applications and how their General Message Passing (GMP) protocol is enabling the next generation of cross-chain smart contracts.
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Exploring Ripple's New Stablecoin Ripple USD (RLUSD)
Welcome to another exciting episode of Block Stars! In this special edition, we shed light on Ripple’s latest innovation - an all-new stablecoin which will be issued on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum blockchains. Join our host, David Schwartz, as he engages in an insightful discussion with Ripple President Monica Long on RLUSD use cases, advantages, integrations and more.What to Expect:- Explore the details behind RLUSD and its anticipated impact on the XRPL ecosystem.- Dive into the technical aspects of RLUSD, and how it can help create more liquidity on the DEX.- Understand the potential implications for businesses, developers, and users within the XRPL community and beyond.- Gain insights into how Ripple plans to integrate this stablecoin into the broader financial ecosystem and what the future holds.Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of blockchain technology and the exciting developments on the XRP Ledger.👉Learn More About Ripple USD: https://ripple.com/insights/championi...👉Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/RippleXDev
Block Stars is a Ripple-produced podcast that shines the spotlight on some of today’s most innovative and impactful thinkers in blockchain from around the world.
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