TL;DR
- The Ripple CEO and the Solana president will participate in a panel at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai to discuss the evolution of the crypto ecosystem.
- Brad Garlinghouse, Lily Liu, and Richard Teng will debate the future of blockchain payment systems and global financial infrastructure.
- There will be a face-off between Peter Schiff and CZ on Bitcoin versus tokenized gold.
Ripple and Solana leaders are preparing to take the spotlight in a key panel at the upcoming Binance Blockchain Week, which will take place on December 3 and 4 in Dubai.
Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple’s CEO, will share the stage with Lily Liu, president of the Solana Foundation, and Richard Teng, Binance’s CEO, in a segment titled “The Path Ahead / Moving Forward,” scheduled for December 3 from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. (UTC+4).
Debating the Future of the Crypto Ecosystem
The panel will focus on the evolution of the crypto ecosystem and the opportunities emerging in a context of greater regulatory clarity. Garlinghouse stated in a tweet that “Moving forward is the only path worth considering,” expressing his enthusiasm for discussing the future of blockchain payment systems and the modernization of financial networks on a global scale alongside other industry leaders.
Reece Merrick, Ripple’s Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa, will take part in a panel titled “The Next Era of Payment Rails.” The discussion will focus on how blockchain-powered payment systems accelerate international settlement, improve transaction speed, and strengthen financial connectivity across regions, a key topic for companies seeking efficiency and security in international payments.
The event will also feature other prominent speakers, including Michael Saylor of Strategy and Raoul Pal, cofounder and CEO of Real Vision. One of the most anticipated moments will be the debate on Bitcoin versus tokenized gold between Peter Schiff, a well-known Bitcoin critic, and Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, founder of Binance, as both sides attempt to define which asset could dominate the financial future.
The year 2025 has been decisive for Ripple and the crypto market as a whole. The company achieved the closure of the SEC lawsuit filed against it. The agency also dismissed several cases, including those against Binance and its founder, marking a symbolic end to a phase of aggressive regulatory crackdowns.
Ripple Targets a $40 Billion Valuation
Ripple announced a $500 million investment led by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group and Citi Securities, aiming to reach a valuation of $40 billion. Garlinghouse viewed this investment not only as validation of the company’s growth strategy, but also as a clear vote of confidence in its vision for the future of the crypto market.
Binance Blockchain Week will bring together leading industry voices to discuss trends, opportunities, and challenges. The event serves as a platform to outline the future of the crypto ecosystem at a moment of expansion and consolidation.
