SALT’s official X account has confirmed that Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse will be a keynote speaker at the 2026 Wyoming Blockchain Symposium, scheduled for August 17–20. The event will take place at the Four Seasons Resort in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, convening high-profile figures from the digital asset sector for in-depth discussions on regulation and institutional blockchain adoption.
Key speakers and event partners
The Wyoming Blockchain Symposium stands as a major annual gathering for the digital assets industry, bringing together 500 leading investors, builders, and public officials. This year’s lineup includes prominent names such as Andrew Cuomo, former governor of New York; Mike Novogratz of Galaxy; Michael S. Seliq; US Senator Cynthia Lummis; Carlos Domingo of Securitize; Aaron Hedlund of the White House Council of Economic Advisers; John Hoffman of Ondo Finance; Anthony Scaramucci, founder and chairman of SALT; David Ripley of Kraken and Payward; Caitlin Long of Custodia Bank; Kevin Kennedy of Nasdaq; Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson; Denelle Dixon, CEO of Stellar Foundation; and others.
The event is organized as an invitation-only symposium, hosted by SALT and Kraken, both notable organizations in the crypto and finance sectors. The University of Wyoming Center for Blockchain and Digital Innovation provides support as an institutional partner, emphasizing the academic and research contributions to blockchain innovation.
Mini dictionary: SALT is a global thought leadership forum that hosts conferences focused on finance, technology, and policy. Kraken is a major US-based cryptocurrency exchange known for its robust security features and wide asset selection.
Sponsors and institutional influence
Ripple, a blockchain-based payments company led by Brad Garlinghouse, has been named a ‘Grand Teton’ category sponsor for this year’s symposium. Other major sponsors in this category include Galaxy, Clear Street, and Multicoin Capital, reflecting strong institutional interest and investment in the event.
The University of Wyoming serves as a key partner in Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI), which supports blockchain-focused academic research around the world. This collaboration adds further significance to the event for Ripple and the University of Wyoming.
| Role | Institution | Involvement |
|---|---|---|
| Keynote speaker | Ripple (Brad Garlinghouse) | Headlining event, sponsor |
| Host | SALT, Kraken | Organizing symposium |
| Academic partner | University of Wyoming | Support, UBRI participant |
Symposium objectives and broader context
The Wyoming Blockchain Symposium is designed to foster regulatory clarity, encourage the decentralization of the global financial system, and promote institutional adoption of blockchain infrastructure. Attendees engage in policy discussions, networking opportunities, and explore emerging trends in digital assets.
Brad Garlinghouse’s participation at the symposium highlights Ripple’s continued influence in shaping blockchain and digital asset policy conversations. His increasing presence at major industry events underscores Ripple’s prominent role as an advocate for crypto adoption and regulatory engagement.
Ripple has been named a ‘Grand Teton’ sponsor of the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium, joining other major firms in supporting institutional adoption and regulatory progress in digital assets.
Following the symposium, Ripple is preparing for its own annual Swell event in New York City, set for October 27–29, 2026. Swell will assemble leaders from financial industries, fintech innovators, software developers, and researchers to discuss the future of payments and decentralized finance.
