In a move that has surely sent ripples through the hallowed halls of crypto enthusiasts everywhere, Japan has flung open yet another door for our furry friend, SHIB. The illustrious Rakuten Wallet is now poised to support SHIB trading against the venerable JPY, which, if my arithmetic serves me well, is roughly 44 million users who will soon be pawing at their screens in anticipation.
Indeed, Rakuten Wallet has proclaimed its intention to launch Shiba Inu alongside other more illustrious assets like XRP and XLM. Not merely content with being listed as a mere curiosity, SHIB will also function as a payment method. This means that users can now buy SHIB directly using their Rakuten Points-because nothing says “I’m a savvy investor” quite like purchasing cryptocurrency with loyalty points accumulated from buying socks and soap.
Moreover, Rakuten Pay, that ubiquitous platform of everyday commerce, boasts an impressive 44 million users. Yes, you heard that right-44 million potential converts to the cult of crypto, many of whom may never have even glanced at a Bitcoin before. One can only hope they are prepared for the educational journey ahead!
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SHIB UPDATE | Rakuten Wallet Listing
Japan just opened another major door for SHIB.
🔸 New Listing: Rakuten Wallet now supports SHIB trading vs JPY starting April 15, 2026
🔸 Regulated Asset: Approved under Japan’s Financial Services Agency framework, one of the strictest…
– Shibarium | SHIB.IO (@Shibizens) April 15, 2026
The intrepid Shiba Inu aficionados known as Shibizens have taken to Twitter to share this monumental news. They emphasize that this is not just another exchange listing; oh no, this is SHIB making a bold entry into the realm of everyday payments-what a time to be alive!
Yet, in a plot twist fit for a soap opera, Kuro, a diligent member of the Shiba Inu community, has reported a delay in the anticipated listings for Rakuten Wallet. The much-anticipated launch, originally slated for today, April 15, will be postponed, leaving eager investors in a state of breathless suspense. Fear not, dear readers; updates shall grace us from Rakuten Wallet’s official website as soon as clarity is achieved.
Shiba Inu price action
The integration of Shiba Inu into Rakuten’s payment app for its 44 million users is a watershed moment for real-world adoption in Japan-let us pause for a moment to appreciate the absurdity of a dog-themed currency turning into a legitimate payment method.
Such a bold move ties Shiba Inu to one of Japan’s largest rewards systems, where a staggering $23 billion worth of points lay in circulation, waiting to be transformed into cryptographic wonders.
On April 14, the price of SHIB danced its way up to $0.000006 in anticipation of this grand event, only to settle back down (as these things do) to a rather unimpressive $0.000005907 at press time. A slight dip of 0.02% in the last 24 hours and a weekly decline of 2.42% suggests that while the excitement is palpable, the market remains as fickle as ever.
But fret not! SHIB is still trading above the daily MA 50 at $0.00000584, with a short-term price barrier hovering around $0.000006 to $0.0000062. Ah, the sweet scent of potential!
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2026-04-15 17:15