As crypto adoption accelerates in everyday life, a notable move has emerged from Japan. One of the country’s leading e-commerce platforms, Rakuten, has integrated XRP into its payment system, allowing users to utilize the asset directly for purchases. This step strengthens the positioning of digital assets not only as investment tools but also as practical payment solutions.
According to the announcement, users can now make payments with XRP through the Rakuten Pay application. The system is designed to work across millions of physical and digital merchants nationwide. Additionally, users can trade XRP at spot prices within the app and securely store their holdings in Rakuten Wallet.
The most striking development is the integration with Rakuten’s loyalty program. Points worth billions of dollars can now be converted directly into XRP by users. Combined with its previous support for other cryptocurrencies, this move highlights the growing convergence between digital assets and traditional financial and consumer ecosystems.
