RippleX released a whitepaper on a confidential asset framework for the XRP Ledger, introducing a system that uses EC-ElGamal encryption and Bulletproofs to hide transaction amounts and balances. The design keeps sender and receiver identities visible and supports issuer controls, selective disclosure for auditors, and token state conversion between public and confidential. The update brings fresh on-chain news for the XRP Ledger, highlighting new tools for digital asset news and privacy-focused