XRP Ledger

The XRP Ledger is a decentralized, open-source blockchain and cryptocurrency platform designed for fast, low-cost transactions and the issuance of digital assets. It is used by financial institutions and operators for recording and auditing financial assets and securities.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to a major Brazilian financial operator adopting its technology to record assets and a planned upgrade to enhance its functionality for banks.

Latest on XRP Ledger

• Brazil's CSD BR to use the XRP Ledger for recording and auditing financial assets and securities
• XRP Ledger starts carrying fund records from Brazil operator overseeing $4 trillion
• XRP Ledger’s Batch upgrade slips to Oct. 9 after validator support resets
• XRP Ledger retries upgrade that lets banks split payment and compliance duties
• Cardano joins Solana, XRP Ledger in race to power AI agent payments
• Ripple says asset managers are preparing for XRP Ledger’s next payments upgrade
• XRP Ledger patched decade-old bug that could create billions of dollars in XRP from nothing

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