XRP Ledger Foundation Addresses Critical Billion-Dollar Vulnerability
The XRP Ledger Foundation has acknowledged and addressed a critical bug that could have enabled the creation of trillions of unauthorized XRP tokens.
The XRP Ledger Foundation has acknowledged and addressed a critical bug that could have enabled the creation of trillions of unauthorized XRP tokens. XRP (XRP) is trading at $1.41. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by U.Today, with live market data added, as of Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:01 UTC.
The vulnerability posed a significant threat to the XRP ecosystem, as it could have undermined the cryptocurrency's scarcity and destabilized its market value if exploited.
- XRP Ledger Foundation revealed a critical bug allowing unauthorized XRP creation.
- The vulnerability could have created trillions of XRP tokens, threatening market stability.
- The foundation acted promptly to fix the issue and prevent potential exploitation.
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- XRP Ledger Foundation Addresses Critical Billion-Dollar Vulnerability — this brief
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XRP Ledger Foundation has publicly acknowledged a critical vulnerability within the XRP Ledger that could have allowed malicious actors to create an unlimited supply of XRP tokens.
According to reports, the bug could have enabled the minting of trillions of unauthorized XRP, which would have drastically affected the cryptocurrency's scarcity and market value.
While the foundation has confirmed that the vulnerability has been fixed and no exploitation took place, the incident underscores the potential risks associated with blockchain technology and digital asset security.
The XRP market has shown resilience despite the revelation, with the token currently trading at $1.41, up 1.33% in the last 24 hours. However, it has experienced a 6.09% decline over the past week.
The broader crypto market remains in a positive trend, with a total market cap of $2.91 trillion and a Fear & Greed index of 69, indicating a 'Greed' sentiment among investors.
Since this brief published about 2 hours ago, XRP (XRP) has moved from $1.41 to $1.41 — +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 ≈ ₹145.24 (about $1.41), up 1.3% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 6.2% 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 Foundation Addresses Critical Billion-Dollar Vuln — questions & answers
What was the critical vulnerability in the XRP Ledger?
The vulnerability could have allowed the creation of trillions of unauthorized XRP tokens.
Has the vulnerability been exploited?
No, the XRP Ledger Foundation confirmed that the vulnerability was fixed before any exploitation occurred.
How has the XRP market reacted to the news?
XRP's price has remained relatively stable, with a 1.33% increase in the last 24 hours, despite the vulnerability revelation.
How much is 1 XRP worth in rupee today?
About ₹145.24 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $1.41. 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 U.Today. 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.