Markets April 8, 2026

Shiba Inu & XRP Land on Rakuten Wallet as SHIB Pockets 4% Gains

Shiba Inu’s price is moving again, but this time there seems to be something backing it. As SHIB has picked up around 4% over the past 24 hours, the token is about to go live on Rakuten Wallet in Japan. This is not just any other listing, as it puts SHIB inside one of the most tightly regulated crypto markets, alongside other assets like XRP. While the yearly prediction for Shiba Inu has been bleak, this update could change that for the network.

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Rakuten Opens Yen Trading for SHIB and XRP in Regulated Market

Rakuten Wallet is adding SHIB, XRP, and Dogecoin (DOGE) for spot trading starting April 15. This gives users direct access in Japanese yen. The latest update came through the Shibarium team. They have been pushing the listing as part of a bigger adoption plan in Japan.

Japan is not a market where tokens slip through easily. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) screens listings closely, and only a handful make it to licensed platforms. This is why SHIB’s Japan listing stands out. It puts a meme coin into a system built more for compliance than speculation.

Rakuten’s role here is important. This is not just a crypto exchange. But it is a full ecosystem across shopping, payments, and banking. Adding SHIB means that the token gets visibility beyond trading screens. It puts the meme coin in front of everyday users. XRP, which already has a footing in regulated markets, adds some credibility to the mix.

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How is SHIB Faring Amidst This?

Shiba Inu has emerged as one of the top-performing assets today. The meme coin has followed the overall trend of the market and surged by over 4% throughout the past 24 hours. At press time, the asset was priced at $0.000006093. This is a notable rise from a low of $0.000005791.

Still, the bigger picture is not entirely bullish. Most SHIB price prediction models for 2026 point to a choppy trend. This means that average levels are set at $0.000005410. Data from CoinCodex revealed that the highest that SHIB could rise to this year is $0.000006180.