XRP Ledger Bug Fix Delayed as Validator Support Briefly Drops
The planned bug fix for the XRP Ledger has been postponed after validator support fell below the required threshold.
The planned bug fix for the XRP Ledger has been postponed after validator support fell below the required threshold. XRP (XRP) is trading at ₹128 ($1.35). This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by CoinDesk, with live market data added, as of Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:45:01 UTC.
The incident highlights the decentralized nature of the XRP Ledger's governance, where consensus from a majority of validators is crucial for implementing protocol changes.
- XRP Ledger bug fix delayed after validator support dropped to 26 of 35.
- Support has since recovered to 31 validators.
- XRP price remains stable despite the development.
- XRP Ledger Update Advances While Lending Feature Delayed
- XRP Ledger Bug Fix Delayed as Validator Support Briefly Drops — this brief
The planned bug fix for the 
XRP Ledger has been postponed after the number of validators supporting the change briefly fell below the required threshold. The incident occurred when support dropped to 26 out of 35 validators, causing the two-week countdown to reset.
The XRP Ledger relies on a consensus mechanism where a majority of validators must agree to implement changes. The temporary drop in support raised concerns but has since been resolved, with 31 validators now supporting the fix.
This development underscores the decentralized nature of the XRP Ledger's governance model, where the consensus of validators is crucial for maintaining the integrity and functionality of the network.
Despite the delay in the bug fix, the price of XRP has remained relatively stable. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $1.35, up 1.24% in the last 24 hours and 3.47% over the past week.
The broader cryptocurrency market remains flat, with a total market cap of $2.84 trillion. 
Bitcoin is also relatively stable, with a 24-hour increase of 0.06%. The overall market sentiment, as measured by the Fear & Greed Index, is at 68, indicating 'Greed.'
Since this brief published about 1 hour ago, XRP (XRP) has moved from ₹127.70$1.35 to ₹127.70$1.35 — +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 ≈ ₹139.39 (about $1.35), up 1.0% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 9.2% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
XRP Ledger Bug Fix Delayed as Validator Support Briefly Drop — questions & answers
What caused the delay in the XRP Ledger bug fix?
The delay was caused by a temporary drop in validator support, which fell to 26 out of 35 validators.
How has the XRP price reacted to the delay?
The XRP price has remained stable, with a 1.24% increase in the last 24 hours.
What is the current status of the bug fix?
The bug fix is still planned, but the implementation has been delayed until November after validator support recovered to 31.
How much is 1 XRP worth in rupee today?
About ₹139.39 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $1.35. 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 CoinDesk. 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.