Ripple President CNBC Interview: Asia-Pacific Leads Global Crypto Transactions Ripple's president shared on CNBC that payments are the most impactful application of blockchain technology, and seeing more participants entering this space is a positive signal. She mentioned that as technology trends evolve, the industry will undergo some consolidation in the future. The key lies in who can truly connect blockchain with traditional networks while maintaining compliance throughout the entire process. She emphasized that Ripple's clients include banks and fintech companies, saying, 'They don’t want to encounter any trouble,' so the experience must be simple enough. She pointed out that the Asia-Pacific region has already become a leader in real-world crypto applications: Crypto trading volume in the region grew approximately 70% year-over-year this year; Over $1 billion has already been invested in this field by the first half of 2025. 'Asia-Pacific is a leading and mature market, and this is also reflected in the adoption rates among our clients.'