Rakuten Wallet Adds XRP, Dogecoin and Three Other Tokens for Trading and Payments

From April 30, Rakuten Wallet will expand supported crypto use cases, broadening digital asset payments across Rakuten’s 44 million-user economic ecosystem.

Summary

Rakuten Wallet will begin supporting new trading and payment use for five tokens, including XRP and Dogecoin, from April 30. The move expands crypto payment access across Rakuten’s 44 million-user ecosystem, extending the ways users can use digital assets within the broader Rakuten platform. The update points to deeper integration of cryptocurrencies into a large consumer internet and commerce network, where wallet support can help connect token trading with everyday payment activity.

Terms & Concepts
  • XRP: A cryptocurrency designed for fast, low-cost cross-border payments on the XRP Ledger blockchain network.
  • Dogecoin: A cryptocurrency that began as a meme-based token and is widely used for trading and online payments.
  • Crypto wallet: A tool for storing and using digital assets, allowing users to send, receive, and manage cryptocurrencies.