Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has raised expectations for the upcoming DC Fintech Week, suggesting that it may become a fierce and intense discussion akin to a "proverbial cage match." He shared this anticipation in a recent post on the X social media platform. Simultaneously, the XRP community is excitedly buzzing over Ripple's Swell event. In his post on X, Brad Garlinghouse expressed his annual excitement for DC Fintech Week, highlighting its significance as a platform where bright minds from both the public and commercial sectors come together to discuss and debate critical topics openly. However, he left readers in suspense with his closing line, teasing, "wondering... a proverbial cage match?! See you on Wednesday, and then off to #RippleSwell!" Garlinghouse certainly knows how to keep the public on the edge of their seats. DC Fintech Week, the most influential policy forum for financial technology is scheduled from November 6th to November 8th. This year's event will be hosted at the International Spy Museum and Fannie Mae's Midtown Center in Washington, D.C., following a preparatory boot camp at Georgetown University Law Center. The Institute of International Economic Law, the event's host, plans to cover topics ranging from digital assets, payments, and banking to artificial intelligence. A diverse array of attendees, including business leaders, diplomats, and regulators, is expected to participate. As for Ripple's Swell event, a prominent XRP figure known as Wrath of Kahneman (WoK) has hinted at the event's significant scale this year. WoK has also shared potential announcements that may be made during Swell, including discussions on stablecoins, tokenization, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), initial public offerings (IPOs), and VARA licenses.