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Rakuten Wallet unveils first physical Shiba Inu coin targeting 44 million-strong Rakuten retail ecosystem

Japan\'s Rakuten Wallet has produced what it called the industry\'s first physical Shiba Inu (SHIB) coin, the fifth release in its collectible Real Coin series. The company said the metal commemorative coin is not linked to a blockchain and is not a payment tool. Rakuten Wallet plans to use it for offline marketing and events targeting Rakuten\'s 44 million-strong retail ecosystem, alongside preparations for large-scale giveaway campaigns.

Crypto

Japan moves to allow spot crypto ETFs; could Shiba Inu benefit from regulatory easing?

As Japan moves to fold cryptocurrencies into its regulated financial products framework, Shiba Inu (SHIB) may benefit in the local market. The shift includes transferring oversight from the Payment Services Act to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and could ease tax burdens while strengthening investor protection and trading rules. Plans to create a legal basis for crypto exchange-traded funds are also advancing. Shiba Inu has already entered Japan’s regulated distribution channels and is traded on major platforms.

Telecommunications & Media

Science ministry supports K-OTT fundraising, pushes overseas expansion

South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT held an investment attraction showcase in Busan on June 19-20 as a side event to the 2026 Korea International Streaming Festival. Companies with media technology and content planning proposals presented to domestic and overseas investors. After competition, 19 firms won on-site presentation slots. Around 30 investors and buyers joined one-on-one consultations, and three investment intent agreements were signed on site.