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Rakuten Expands Ripple XRP Utility for 44M Users: Mass Adoption or Incremental Update? Disclaimer: Crypto is a high-risk asset class. This article is provided for informational purposes and does not c

Rakuten Expands Ripple XRP Utility for 44M Users: Mass Adoption or Incremental Update?

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Japan’s largest e-commerce platform is bringing Ripple XRP into its payments stack on April 15, 2026, listing it on Rakuten Wallet for spot trading and wiring it into Rakuten Pay, the app that 44 million users already use to buy coffee, groceries, and bullet train tickets.

The headline number is large enough to matter.

The analytical question is harder: does XRP utility inside a closed loyalty ecosystem constitute retail adoption, or is this a product feature update that happens to use crypto infrastructure most users will never see?

Key Takeaways:

Integration date: XRP goes live on Rakuten Wallet for spot trading April 15, 2026, with XLM, DOGE, SHIB, and TON listed alongside it.

User scale: Rakuten Pay has 44 million users; Rakuten’s broader Japan ecosystem covers over 100 million member IDs.

Mechanism: Users convert Rakuten Points directly into XRP, then fund Rakuten Cash – usable at over 5 million merchant locations – meaning XRP functions as a bridge asset, not a directly held consumer token in most transactions.

Points pool: More than 3 trillion Rakuten Points, valued at approximately $23 billion USD, are eligible for conversion – creating a large but loyalty-locked source of potential XRP demand.

Regulatory footing: Rakuten Wallet operates under FSA licensing and JVCEA membership, giving the rollout compliance cover in one of the world’s most structured crypto jurisdictions.

What it does not do: This is not an open XRP wallet; it does not give users direct custody of XRP outside the Rakuten ecosystem, and merchants receive fiat – not XRP – at poin

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StarkWare, one of the most influential blockchain infrastructure companies to emerge from Israel in the past decade, is undergoing a major restructuring that includes significant layoffs—reportedly af

StarkWare, one of the most influential blockchain infrastructure companies to emerge from Israel in the past decade, is undergoing a major restructuring that includes significant layoffs—reportedly affecting around 30% of its workforce.
Founded in 2017, StarkWare has been a key player in advancing zero-knowledge proof technology, a breakthrough that enables blockchain networks to process transactions more efficiently while maintaining privacy and security. Its flagship project, StarkNet, has been widely recognized as a foundational layer for scaling decentralized applications.
Over the years, the company raised hundreds of millions of dollars from leading investors and reached an estimated valuation of around $8 billion at its peak. Its mission focused heavily on building advanced infrastructure for the next generation of blockchain systems.
However, the company is now shifting its strategic direction. Instead of prioritizing long-term research and infrastructure development, StarkWare is reorganizing into smaller, more agile teams with a stronger focus on building revenue-generating products.
According to CEO and founder Eli Ben-Sasson, the change reflects a broader realization within the company: while infrastructure innovation is essential, it is not sufficient on its own to ensure long-term success. The next phase requires stronger product execution and clearer paths to monetization.
This restructuring also reflects a wider trend across the crypto industry. Many early-stage blockchain companies that were built on deep technological innovation are now under pressure to demonstrate sustainable business models, especially in a more competitive and mature market environment.
StarkWare’s transition highlights a broader shift in the industry—from research-heavy infrastructure development toward product-focused growth and real-world adoption.


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