Rakuten Expands Payment Options with XRP Integration

Rakuten, a leading Japanese e-commerce company, has expanded its payment options by integrating XRP payments into its Rakuten Pay app.

The integration will enable users to spend Ripple's cryptocurrency at over 5 million merchant locations across Japan, giving them greater flexibility in making everyday purchases.

This move marks a significant milestone for Ripple's token as it ties XRP directly into one of Japan's largest consumer loyalty programs, Rakuten's points system.