XRP gains mainstream use in Japan via Rakuten; US finalizes CLARITY Act; Shiba Inu posts strongest April return in 2026.

Rakuten Wallet in Japan has launched XRP spot trading and payment features, allowing users to convert loyalty points into XRP and use it at over 5 million merchants, expanding XRP's reach to 44 million Rakuten Pay users. In the US, lawmakers finalized the CLARITY Act, resolving key stablecoin yield rules and moving toward clearer crypto regulation. Meanwhile, Shiba Inu (SHIB) delivered its strongest monthly return in April 2026 with a 4.74% gain, continuing its recovery after months of losses.