"Starting April 15, 2026, Rakuten Wallet will launch XRP as both a listed asset and a payment method. Users can buy XRP directly with Rakuten Points and charge their Rakuten Cash with XRP to spend it at over 5 million merchant locations across Japan."
"This isn't a crypto-native app; it's Japan's everyday commerce platform, putting XRP in front of people who have never thought about crypto. The integration reflects a focus on mainstream access at an extraordinary scale."
Rakuten's integration of XRP into its payment and loyalty network allows 44 million users to buy and spend XRP at 5 million merchant locations. This initiative unlocks $23 billion in Rakuten Points, facilitating broader crypto adoption. The rollout, announced by Ripple's Tatsuya Kohrogi, positions XRP as a practical financial tool in everyday commerce. Starting April 15, 2026, users can purchase XRP directly with Rakuten Points, enhancing mainstream access to digital assets in Japan's retail ecosystem.
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