XRP Ledger Foundation Updates Validator List: Flare Added, Anodos Removed
The XRP Ledger Foundation has added Flare Networks as a recommended validator while removing Anodos Finance at its request.
The XRP Ledger Foundation has added Flare Networks as a recommended validator while removing Anodos Finance at its request. XRP (XRP) is trading at ₹126 ($1.32), down 0.8% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief synthesising 2 outlets (Crypto.news, U.Today), plus live market data, as of Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:30:01 UTC.
This development signifies a strengthening of XRPL governance and highlights the growing influence of Flare Networks within the ecosystem. The changes to the validator list reflect the foundation's strategic focus on maintaining a robust and decentralized network.
- XRP Ledger Foundation adds Flare Networks to recommended validator list.
- Anodos Finance voluntarily steps down from the validator role.
- Foundation and Ripple now publish matching sets of 35 validator keys.
- XRP price remains relatively stable at $1.33, up 0.63% in 24 hours.
Crypto.news and U.Today both report that the XRP Ledger Foundation has added Flare Networks to its recommended validator list and removed Anodos Finance at its request. They agree that this change is significant for Flare's involvement in XRPL governance. However, U.Today emphasizes the milestone aspect of Flare's addition, while Crypto.news focuses on the foundation's updated validator key sets, now matching Ripple's at 35 keys.
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- XRP Ledger Foundation Updates Validator List: Flare Added, Anodos Removed — this brief
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XRP Ledger Foundation has announced updates to its recommended validator list, adding 
Flare Networks and removing Anodos Finance. This move comes after Anodos Finance requested to step down from its validator role.
Flare Networks' addition to the validator list marks a significant development for the project, as it strengthens its involvement in the governance of the XRP Ledger. The XRP Ledger Foundation and Ripple now publish matching sets of 35 validator keys, indicating a coordinated approach to network management.
According to Crypto.news, the foundation's announcement highlights the importance of maintaining a decentralized and secure network. The removal of Anodos Finance, at its own request, suggests a voluntary and orderly transition process.
U.Today emphasizes the milestone nature of Flare Networks' inclusion, underscoring its growing influence within the XRPL ecosystem. This development comes amidst a relatively stable market environment for XRP, which is currently priced at $1.33 with a 24-hour increase of 0.63%.
The broader cryptocurrency market remains flat, with a total market cap of $2.79 trillion. 
Bitcoin is up 0.68% in the last 24 hours, while Flare (FLR) has seen a 1.62% increase in the same period.
Since this brief published about 2 hours ago, XRP (XRP) has moved from ₹126.62$1.33 to ₹125.66$1.32 — -0.75%.
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 ≈ ₹136.72 (about $1.32), up 0.2% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 8.8% 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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XRP Ledger Foundation Updates Validator List: Flare Added, A — questions & answers
Why was Anodos Finance removed from the validator list?
Anodos Finance was removed at its own request, indicating a voluntary decision to step down from the validator role.
What is the significance of Flare Networks' addition to the validator list?
Flare Networks' addition strengthens its involvement in XRPL governance and marks a milestone for the project.
How many validator keys do the XRP Ledger Foundation and Ripple now publish?
Both the XRP Ledger Foundation and Ripple now publish matching sets of 35 validator keys.
How much is 1 XRP worth in rupee today?
About ₹136.72 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $1.32. 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.
Has XRP's price moved since this brief was published?
XRP is down 0.75% since this brief first published — trading at ₹126 ($1.32) now versus ₹127 ($1.33) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Crypto.news, U.Today, with the key figures cross-checked for agreement across them. 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.