Rakuten Wallet will list Shiba Inu (SHIB) spot trading on April 15

Gate News Message: Japan’s Rakuten Wallet has announced that it will launch Shiba Inu (SHIB) spot trading on April 15, 2026, meaning that users in Japan will be able to buy, sell, and trade SHIB directly using the yen. This integration marks SHIB’s further mainstream recognition in one of the world’s most tightly regulated cryptocurrency markets, and expands its user base and influence in Japan.

Rakuten Wallet also plans to launch other digital assets at the same time, including Dogecoin, XRP, Stellar, and Toncoin, allowing users to exchange and trade them within the same platform. As part of Rakuten Group, a major Japanese technology and e-commerce company, the wallet connects millions of users, and its ecosystem spans online shopping, digital payments, and banking services—bringing more potential investors and use cases for SHIB.

Previously, SHIB was already included in the “green list” by the Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association (JVA), confirming its status as a qualified asset under the regulatory framework. This recognition is on par with established cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, and it also lays the groundwork for potential future adjustments to tax rates. Japan’s Financial Services Agency is reviewing related reforms, including reducing the tax rate for “green list” assets from 55% to 20%, to create a more favorable environment for the compliant development of digital assets.

This rollout not only strengthens SHIB’s regulatory standing in the Japanese market, but also connects its digital ecosystem with Rakuten Group’s large user base, enhancing its potential for real-world application scenarios such as payments, trading, and digital incentives. With more institutions and individuals getting involved, the Japanese market is expected to become an important driver of SHIB’s expansion and adoption, further validating its long-term development prospects in Asia’s digital asset market.