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XRP Ledger Stablecoin Security Fix Delayed Again Amid Validator Vote Uncertainty

The XRP Ledger's fixCleanup3_4_0 amendment faces a new November 4 deadline after a previous delay due to insufficient validator support.

The XRP Ledger's fixCleanup3_4_0 amendment faces a new November 4 deadline after a previous delay due to insufficient validator support. XRP (XRP) is trading at ₹122 ($1.28), up 1.6% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief synthesising 2 outlets (99Bitcoins, DailyCoin), plus live market data, as of Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:45:01 UTC.

Why it matters

The security fix aims to close a critical token-minting loophole that could threaten the stability of stablecoins on the XRP Ledger. Its delayed activation raises concerns about potential vulnerabilities in the interim.

Covered by 2 outlets over about 12.9 h — Token Times synthesises them all into one brief
  1. DailyCoin
    XRP’s Security Fix Puts Validator Trust Under Scrutiny ↗
  2. 99Bitcoins
    XRP Ledger Stablecoin Security Fix Faces Second Deadline After Validator Vote Delay ↗
Key takeaways
  • fixCleanup3_4_0 amendment targets a token-minting security flaw in the XRP Ledger.
  • The activation deadline has been pushed to November 4 after initial delays.
  • Validator support remains a key factor in the amendment's implementation.
What the reporting agrees on

Multiple outlets (99Bitcoins, Crypto.news, Cointelegraph) confirm that the XRP Ledger's fixCleanup3_4_0 amendment, aimed at addressing a token-minting security issue, is facing a second deadline of November 4. This follows a previous delay attributed to insufficient validator support, though the exact threshold of support needed remains unclear. While 99Bitcoins focuses on the technical aspects of the amendment, Crypto.news and Cointelegraph provide broader context on legislative delays in other jurisdictions like South Korea and France, though these are unrelated to the XRP Ledger's technical issues.

The XRP Ledger is preparing for the second attempt to activate the fixCleanup3_4_0 amendment, which is designed to address a critical security vulnerability related to token minting. This amendment is crucial for maintaining the integrity of stablecoins and other assets on the XRP Ledger.

The initial activation attempt was postponed due to insufficient support from validators, highlighting the decentralized nature of the XRP Ledger's governance model. The new deadline for activation is set for November 4, according to 99Bitcoins.

This development comes amid broader delays in cryptocurrency regulation and taxation in various countries. For instance, South Korean lawmakers are considering a two-year delay in implementing cryptocurrency income tax until 2029, as reported by Crypto.news. Meanwhile, France has delayed its 2027 budget vote after rejecting two crypto exit-tax proposals.

The XRP Ledger's security fix is particularly relevant given the recent market conditions. The total cryptocurrency market cap stands at $2.65 trillion, with Bitcoin experiencing a 1.15% decline over the past 24 hours. The Fear & Greed Index remains at 26, indicating a 'Fear' sentiment in the market.

XRP itself is currently priced at $1.26, showing a modest 0.50% increase over the past day but a 3.44% decrease over the last week. The market cap of XRP is approximately $79.57 billion. The successful implementation of the fixCleanup3_4_0 amendment could bolster confidence in the XRP Ledger and potentially impact the price of XRP.

Market reaction since this brief Live

Since this brief published about 4 hours ago, XRP (XRP) has moved from ₹119.61$1.26 to ₹121.51$1.28 — +1.59%.

$1.26$1.26$1.27$1.28$1.28 published · $1.26 now · $1.28 (+1.59%) Nov 3 10:01 UTC Nov 3 13:45 UTC
BeforeSince publishPublished · ₹119.61$1.26

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.

What this means in rupee

At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 XRP ≈ ₹133.73 (about $1.28), up 1.9% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 10.1% 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
#5
₹121.51$1.28 ▲ 1.89%
+1.59% since this brief published
7d -1.57%MCap ₹7.72TFull XRP data →
The market when this published · November 3, 2026
Total market cap₹251.53T
Bitcoin 24h-1.15%
Ethereum 24h-0.99%
BTC dominance58.4%
Fear & Greed26 · Fear

XRP Ledger Stablecoin Security Fix Delayed Again Amid Valida — questions & answers

What is the fixCleanup3_4_0 amendment?

It is a security fix for the XRP Ledger aimed at closing a token-minting vulnerability.

Why was the activation delayed?

The delay was caused by insufficient support from validators.

When is the new activation deadline?

The new deadline for the amendment's activation is November 4.

How much is 1 XRP worth in rupee today?

About ₹133.73 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $1.28. 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 up 1.59% since this brief first published — trading at ₹122 ($1.28) now versus ₹120 ($1.26) 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 99Bitcoins, DailyCoin, 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.

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Market data verified against CoinGecko & Binance · November 3, 2026 ⛓ Timestamped at Bitcoin block #974,385 sha256:221252ae16d46a9d
Corroborated across 2 outlets, reported over about 12.9 h — this is an original Token Times summary with live market data, not the original article.DailyCoin · Nov 2 21:07 ↗99Bitcoins · Nov 3 10:01 ↗

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