Cassie Craddock, Managing Director of Ripple for the UK and Europe, has highlighted Europe's advanced infrastructure for XRP as a key advantage over the United States. Speaking at a major XRP conference in Las Vegas, Craddock emphasized that while the U.S. remains focused on regulatory issues, Europe has moved towards real-world applications, with digital asset adoption transitioning from pilot projects to production. Craddock pointed to the establishment of Ripple Custody in Europe as a foundational element of this progress, noting its integration by Italian banking giant Intesa Sanpaolo. She argued that Europe's mature infrastructure allows institutions to launch operations more swiftly and securely, positioning the region as a leader in the next phase of digital asset development.