Starting April 15, 2026, Rakuten Wallet will allow users to convert Rakuten Points into XRP and use it for payments via Rakuten Pay, integrating XRP into daily transactions across Japan. With over 44 million Rakuten Pay users and 5 million merchants accepting the platform, this move could significantly increase XRP's real-world utility beyond trading. The integration taps into Rakuten's vast loyalty point system worth around $23 billion, potentially driving strong demand for XRP. While the crypto community is excited, clarifications indicate this is a Rakuten initiative, not a direct Ripple partnership, with more updates expected.
Whales have accumulated 70 million XRP over the past week, showing strong confidence despite XRP's price consolidating below resistance levels. The XRP Ledger surpassed 8 million activated accounts, indicating growing network adoption across payments...
The EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation fully took effect on July 1, 2026, ending a transitional period for non-compliant crypto platforms. Major players like Coinbase, Ripple, and Bitstamp secured licenses in Luxembourg, becoming key gat...
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has exceeded 8 million activated accounts, marking significant growth driven by institutional interest and AI integration. Originally built for fast cross-border payments, XRPL now supports tokenization of real-world assets, dec...
The XRP Ledger has surpassed 8 million activated accounts, marking steady growth since March 2026. However, daily active addresses have declined to a 2026 low of 25,350, indicating less frequent user engagement despite overall adoption. XRP's price f...
XRP surged about 4% to $1.11 following a broader crypto market rebound triggered by softer U.S. inflation data. Technical signals suggest a bullish inverse head and shoulders pattern, with potential for a 20% price increase if XRP breaks the $1.12–$1...
