Daily Crypto Roundup: XRP Upgrade Returns, Quantum Breakthrough & 22% Tax

XRP Ledger upgrade brings back previously removed features

IBM CEO says quantum computing is nearing a commercial breakthrough

Moneyflip CEO charged in alleged $40,000 murder-for-hire plot

South Korea confirms 22% crypto tax from 2027

The XRP Ledger is preparing to reintroduce major features that were previously withdrawn after researchers discovered critical security flaws. We explain what has been fixed, how the XRPL amendment process works and why the upgrade could make the network more attractive for institutional tokenisation.

IBM chief executive Arvind Krishna also believes quantum computing could become commercially significant before the end of the decade. But does that mean Bitcoin’s cryptography is already in danger?

Elsewhere, South Korea is preparing to introduce a combined 22% tax on cryptocurrency gains from January 1, 2027, while the CEO of Moneyflip faces federal charges connected to an alleged $40,000 murder-for-hire plot involving cryptocurrency payments.

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