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XRP joins Rakuten digital payment network in Japan
XRP has been integrated into Japanese conglomerate Rakuten\'s digital payment network, linking it with a user base of about 100 million. Rakuten users can buy XRP with Rakuten Points and convert their XRP holdings into Rakuten Cash for use at Rakuten merchants and online markets. Rakuten Wallet senior analyst Yasuo Matsuda (야스오 마쓰다) said the expansion provides a way to use XRP in everyday life.
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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.
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Rakuten opens XRP payments, linking 44 million users and 5 million merchants
Rakuten, Japan\'s largest e-commerce conglomerate, decided to integrate XRP across its ecosystem, opening a way for about 44 million users in Japan to use XRP for payments and transactions in daily life. Rakuten added XRP as a payment option in its Rakuten Pay app, enabling payments at more than 5 million merchants nationwide. It also supports spot trading via Rakuten Wallet and allows users to buy XRP with Rakuten Points and store assets in the wallet.