XRP Ledger to Launch Axiom Prediction Market Platform Using XRP and RLUSD on 19 January 2026

On 16 January 2026, the XRP Ledger ecosystem was reported to be adding a new prediction market platform called Axiom, with a beta launch scheduled for 19 January using XRP and RLUSD as trading assets. Built on the XRPL EVM Sidechain and supported by infrastructure like Axelar and SquidRouter, the project aims to extend XRPL beyond payments into more diverse, market-driven financial applications.