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JUST IN: XRP Ledger to fix security flaw that could allow unauthorized creation of new stablecoins.
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XRP Ledger is set to patch a security flaw that could have allowed the unauthorized creation of new stablecoins on the network, according to a report from Watcher.Guru. The vulnerability, if exploited, could have enabled bad actors to mint unbacked stablecoin tokens, potentially undermining trust in the ledger's tokenization infrastructure and any issued assets. The fix matters for Ripple's ecosystem, as XRP Ledger has been positioning itself as a hub for stablecoin issuance, including Ripple's own RLUSD, and for institutional tokenization efforts. No exploit, loss of funds, or disruption to XRP trading has been reported, and the XRP token itself was not directly cited as affected. Market participants should watch for the official patch release, confirmation from Ripple or XRPL developers, and any follow-up disclosure on whether the flaw was ever exploited.
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