XRP Ledger set to fix flaw that could let stablecoin partners print new tokens

XRP Ledger is set to activate a protocol fix on Wednesday addressing a flaw that could have allowed stablecoin partners to mint new tokens without authorization, with XRP itself unaffected. The upgrade's activation clock was reset after validator support briefly dipped below the required threshold, restarting the two-week activation window before support recovered. The vulnerability centered on the ledger's token-issuance mechanism, which underpins how stablecoin issuers such as those using RLUSD would manage supply controls on the XRPL. The fix matters because XRPL has been positioning itself as a payments and tokenization hub, and an exploitable issuance flaw could undermine confidence among institutional stablecoin partners. Validators must now sustain the required support level through the full activation window for the amendment to go live on schedule. Watch for confirmation of activation on Wednesday and any subsequent statements from stablecoin issuers on the ledger regarding supply-control assurances.