XRPL recovers from transaction delays but critical security upgrade is delayed until November

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) restored normal ledger-closing times by Oct. 22 after intermittent transaction-processing delays, which initially disrupted the typical three-to-five-second settlement rhythm. Concurrently, a protocol amendment designed to correct vulnerabilities in token permissions and lending applications has been postponed to November due to brief weakening of validator support. XRPL is expanding its role in institutional payments, stablecoins, and tokenized assets, making reliable settlement infrastructure crucial.