UK CBT is organising a student hackathon on 24 October 2026 at IDEALondon, 69 Wilson Street, London. Participants will build AI and machine-learning models to detect non-compliant activity using publicly available XRP Ledger data.

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The programme combines mandatory online preparation on XRP Ledger fundamentals and fraud detection with an in-person build-and-pitch day starting at 09:30. Students can enter in teams of up to five, with time for solo participants to form teams on arrival. The £10,000 prize pool comprises awards of £5,000, £3,500 and £1,500.

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Partners named in the programme include Ripple, XRPL Commons, UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies, GirlsWhoML, Imperial College Data Science Society, KCL Blockchain and The Manchester AI Society. Event details are available at https://luma.com/71nckopa. The advertised registration deadline was 20 October; prospective participants should check the organiser’s current arrangements.

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