Ripple’s momentum in the Asia-Pacific region just received another powerful boost. Monica Long, President of Ripple, has been announced as a headline speaker at XRP Australia 2026, set to take place on 27 February 2026 at the iconic Crown Towers Sydney. The announcement signals how seriously Ripple and the wider industry view Australia and the APAC corridor in shaping the next phase of blockchain adoption. Monica Long has been at the center of Ripple’s evolution from a payments-focused blockchain company into a global infrastructure provider for the Internet of Value. Her keynote is expected to focus on how value can move as seamlessly as information does today, powered by blockchain networks like the XRP Ledger (XRPL). This vision goes beyond theory—Ripple’s technology is already used in real-world financial corridors, offering faster settlement, lower costs, and increased transparency. XRP Australia 2026 promises to be an action-packed summit, bringing together developers, financial institutions, policymakers, and investors. A key theme will be institutional crypto adoption, especially how banks and enterprises are integrating blockchain without disrupting existing systems. The XRP Ledger will be in sharp focus, with deep dives into its real-world utility, including payments, on-chain liquidity, decentralized exchanges, and smart token functionality. Another major highlight will be tokenized assets—the digitization of real-world assets such as bonds, funds, and commodities. Tokenization is rapidly moving from pilot projects to production environments, and XRPL’s speed, low fees, and reliability position it as a strong settlement layer. Alongside this, stablecoin growth will be explored, particularly how regulated stablecoins can work alongside XRP to unlock global liquidity. The event will also spotlight the booming blockchain landscape in APAC, a region leading in regulatory clarity, fintech innovation, and digital asset experimentation. Australia’s role as a bridge between Western finance and Asian markets makes Sydney an ideal host city. With Monica Long on stage, XRP Australia 2026 is shaping up to be more than a conference it’s a signal that blockchain utility, institutional trust, and real-world adoption are accelerating, and the Internet of Value is moving closer to reality.