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XRP Bug Could Have Let Hackers Print Billions in Crypto Out of Thin Air

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Gizmodo
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What happened

Crypto has dealt with multiple inflation bugs this year, one of the many signs that vulnerabilities found in industry projects are becoming more serious.

Key facts

  • Reported by Gizmodo and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:31:48 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

What to watch next

  • Availability, pricing and rollout regions
  • Independent testing or verification of the claims made
  • Responses from regulators and competing platforms

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