Ledger Tampering Incident and XRP Bug Uncovered Amid European Retail Scare
A tampered Ledger device was reported in Europe as researchers discovered a critical XRP Ledger vulnerability.
A tampered Ledger device was reported in Europe as researchers discovered a critical XRP Ledger vulnerability. XRP (XRP) is trading at $1.37. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by Cointelegraph, with live market data added, as of Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:15:01 UTC.
The incident highlights growing concerns over hardware wallet security and the potential catastrophic impact of blockchain vulnerabilities, even if theoretical.
- A tampered Ledger device was purchased from a major European retailer.
- AI analysis uncovered an XRP Ledger bug that could mint 18.45 trillion XRP.
- The XRP Ledger vulnerability was patched before any known exploitation.
- XRP price fell 2.65% in 24 hours amid broader market uncertainty.
A user in Europe reported purchasing a tampered Ledger hardware wallet from a major retailer, raising concerns about the security of hardware wallets. The incident underscores the potential risks associated with supply chain vulnerabilities in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
In a separate development, security researchers using AI analysis discovered a critical vulnerability in the 
XRP Ledger. The flaw could have allowed an attacker to mint 18.45 trillion XRP, which is more than 100 times the current circulating supply of the cryptocurrency.
The XRP Ledger vulnerability was addressed through an emergency patch, with no evidence of public exploitation. This highlights the importance of proactive security measures and the role of AI in identifying potential threats.
The discovery of the bug and its subsequent patching occurred as part of a security audit, for which the researchers received a $250K bounty. This underscores the value of bug bounty programs in enhancing blockchain security.
The broader market remained relatively flat, with 
Bitcoin down 0.40% in the past 24 hours. XRP, however, experienced a 2.65% decline in the same period, possibly influenced by the news of the vulnerability.
Since this brief published about 32 hours ago, XRP (XRP) has moved from $1.37 to $1.37 — +0.00%.
The chart plots XRP's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 XRP ≈ ₹142.48 (about $1.37), down 2.9% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 8.4% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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Ledger Tampering Incident and XRP Bug Uncovered Amid Europea — questions & answers
What was the potential impact of the XRP Ledger bug?
The bug could have allowed the creation of 18.45 trillion XRP, far exceeding the current supply.
How was the XRP Ledger vulnerability addressed?
The vulnerability was patched through an emergency update before any known exploitation.
What is the significance of the Ledger tampering incident?
It highlights potential supply chain vulnerabilities in hardware wallet distribution.
How much is 1 XRP worth in rupee today?
About ₹142.48 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $1.37. The rupee price moves with both XRP's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our XRP in rupee page for any amount.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Cointelegraph. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.