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Ripple's XRP Ledger Targeted in Supply Chain Exploit

Ripple's XRP Ledger Targeted in Supply Chain Exploit

A coordinated, elaborate supply chain exploit aimed at Ripple’s XRP Ledger that had the potential to leave the network wide open to attack. The vulnerability was reported to CoinDesk by Charlie Eriksen, a malware researcher at Aikido Security, a blockchain security auditing firm. As detailed in the exploit, this attack...

XRP's Bug Exposes a Human Flaw: Can Blockchain Ever Be Truly Secure?

XRP's Bug Exposes a Human Flaw: Can Blockchain Ever Be Truly Secure?

It isn’t just a technical glitch. The recent security breach impacting the XRP Ledger’s xrpl.js library presents a crux of risk and reward. It’s a chilling lesson, sure, but it’s a reminder that no technology—no matter how advanced—can withstand the basic failure of human beings. We’re not even arguing against...

XRP Navigates Bearish Pressure as Analyst Predicts Potential Reversal

XRP Navigates Bearish Pressure as Analyst Predicts Potential Reversal

At writing time, XRP is trading at a price of $2.04 on the 1D chart, experiencing a bearish sentiment in the last 24 hours. Even with the ongoing dip and bearishness among investors, some analysts remain bullish on XRP’s long-term potential. Their rallying cry is that there’s still hope for...

XRP's April Surprise? Why Crypto's Underdog Could Shock the Market

XRP's April Surprise? Why Crypto's Underdog Could Shock the Market

XRP. Let’s face it, it’s the crypto industry’s favorite punching bag. While Bitcoin basks in the spotlight and Ethereum innovates, XRP is constantly battling regulatory headwinds, facing SEC lawsuits, and weathering a storm of negative sentiment. Everyone seems to love to hate it. And that’s exactly what makes me believe...

XRP to $8 in April? Analyst Predicts 'Hot' Month Despite Dip

XRP to $8 in April? Analyst Predicts 'Hot' Month Despite Dip

Now, the crypto sphere is abuzz with predictions, and one narrowly-focused, but incredibly bold forecast has XRP enthusiasts all a quiver. Analyst Dark Defender has forecasted a future rise to $8 for XRP, sending a firestorm of speculative guesswork and digital markups into the online ether. This projection is certainly...

XRP's $8 Dream: Market Psychology or Just Wishful Thinking?

XRP's $8 Dream: Market Psychology or Just Wishful Thinking?

We've all seen it: the tantalizing promise of XRP hitting $8, a figure that dances in the dreams of many crypto investors. But hold on, let’s pump the brakes here for a second. Are we doing good market analysis and due diligence? Or are we just deluding ourselves with a...

XRP Ledger Hacked: Is Your Crypto at Risk? What You Need to Know

XRP Ledger Hacked: Is Your Crypto at Risk? What You Need to Know

As we all know, the crypto world is a 24/7 operation, and sadly so are the opportunistic bad actors ready to take advantage of weaknesses. Just last week, a security incident that impacted the XRP Ledger (XRPL) caused shockwaves of worry across the ecosystem. This wasn't just any ordinary glitch....

XRP Hack Exposes Crypto's Dirty Secret: Are Your Keys Really Safe?

XRP Hack Exposes Crypto's Dirty Secret: Are Your Keys Really Safe?

It's a chilling reminder, isn't it? A stark spotlight on a vulnerability that's been lurking in the shadows of the crypto world for far too long. No, we’re referring to something much more insidious than a nasty bug. We’re referring to this notion of trust — and how quickly it...

XRP Ledger Hit by Crypto-Stealing Malware Attack

XRP Ledger Hit by Crypto-Stealing Malware Attack

A hacker infiltrated the official XRP Ledger (XRPL) node package manager with malicious code on Monday at 8:53 p.m. UK time. The malware, which is primarily used to steal private keys that allow access to cryptocurrency wallets, led to Aikido’s public threat feed’s first-ever detection. This feed, powered by large...

XRP's Focus on Global Payments Drives Altcoin's Prominence

XRP's Focus on Global Payments Drives Altcoin's Prominence

XRP has consistently been one of the most relevant altcoins, especially famous for its efforts to make global payment processes as efficient as possible. The altcoin leverages its homegrown XRP Ledger to make cross-border payments more efficient. Through rapid transaction settlement times and near-zero transaction fees it allows for optimal...

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