Professor Raša Karapandža organized a blockchain community meeting between Stefan Jackel head of foreign listings at NYSE and NYUAD and NYU students in NYC Professor Karapandža met with NYU Abu Dhabi students and alumni, as well as Stefan Jackel, Head of Foreign Listings at the New York Stock Exchange. These meetings directly advanced the objectives of project and the Ripple Blockchain Collaboratory by reinforcing institutional partnerships, enhancing alumni and ecosystem engagement, and aligning with Ripple’s broader strategic priorities in blockchain innovation and global outreach.