XRP Ledger

The XRP Ledger is a decentralized, open-source blockchain and cryptocurrency platform designed for fast, low-cost transactions and the issuance of custom tokens. It is primarily known for its native XRP cryptocurrency and its use in cross-border payments and financial applications.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to recent technical upgrades, a focus on tokenizing traditional financial assets, and Ripple's efforts to expand its use in lending and payments across Africa.

Latest on XRP Ledger

• New XRP Ledger amendments target $530 million in tokenized Wall Street assets
• XRP Ledger upgrade brings back features once pulled over critical bugs
• Validators embrace XRP Ledger's recent upgrade. But not everyone’s on board yet
• Ripple Hopes to Bring Lending Layer to XRP Ledger
• Ripple invests in Flutterwave, pushing its stablecoin and XRP Ledger into payments across Africa

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