XRP Ledger Launches New Control Features for Institutional Compliance
Key Facts
XRP Ledger launched new control features allowing institutions to delegate limited powers to sub-accounts while maintaining main asset security. CoinDesk reported that these advanced tools are designed for banks and issuers of stablecoins or tokenized funds, enabling granular permission management for regulatory compliance.
The upgrade aims to attract institutional users by providing secure operational workflows without exposing master private keys. The technical enhancement focuses on strengthening infrastructure for Real World Assets (RWA) and institutional-grade stablecoin issuance.
Latest Updates · 8
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Update: The new Batch feature went live on the XRP Ledger mainnet on October 9, 2026, with support from 30 validators. This functionality allows users to bundle between two and eight transactions into a single operation, improving execution efficiency on the network.
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Update: The PermissionDelegationV1_1 amendment officially went live on the XRP Ledger on October 8, 2026. These new features were activated at ledger index 107,524,865, marking the formal technical deployment of the institutional control tools.
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Update: The XLS-56 Batch amendment was activated on the XRP Ledger on October 9, 2026, enabling up to eight transactions to execute as a single coordinated package. This technical upgrade is designed to support DeFi operations and financial settlements by ensuring atomic execution for multi-transaction batches.
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Update: The XRP Ledger attracted $2.2 billion in net inflows for tokenized commodities during 2026. Monthly real-world asset (RWA) transfers on the network reached $7.03 billion by October 5, 2026, outperforming Ethereum in commodity-related inflows.
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Update: XRP Ledger surpassed Ethereum to become the leader in tokenized commodity growth during 2026. This shift indicates the network's expanding utility beyond cross-border payments into the physical asset tokenization sector.
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Update: The PermissionDelegationV1_1 amendment went live on October 8, 2026, though official guidance has advised against delegating specific permissions for the time being. This caution remains in place until a separate technical fix for a validator vote shortage is activated to ensure operational integrity.
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Update: The PermissionDelegationV1_1 amendment was officially activated on the XRP Ledger on October 9, 2026. Network validators confirmed the activation in ledger 107,524,865, marking the formal transition of the new control features to full operational status on the mainnet.
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Update: The new upgrade enables account owners to assign up to 10 specific functions to separate accounts. This mechanism ensures that master keys remains offline, providing an additional layer of security during daily operational tasks.