XRP Nears $1.38 After Japan's Rakuten Adds Token for Payments

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•Rakuten, a major Japanese e-commerce company, has integrated XRP for payment processing.
•XRP's price approached $1.38 on April 15, 2026, coinciding with Rakuten's announcement.
•The integration allows Rakuten customers to use XRP for purchases on its platform.

▸Rakuten expands XRP payment acceptance to more services XRP usage could increase significantly, benefiting both Rakuten's customer base and XRP holders through higher transaction volumes and demand.

CurrencyXRPUpward Pressure

Rakuten's acceptance of XRP for payments increases demand for the token, pushing its price higher.

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