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Rakuten Wallet merges spot and margin trading into single app

  • —Rakuten Wallet combined spot and margin trading in one app starting October 14
  • —The two legacy apps will be shut down by early 2027
  • —Login is limited to passkey authentication without passwords to boost security
  • —Spot crypto purchases can be paid with Rakuten Points alongside cash
Why it matters: A major Japanese operator is simplifying retail access to crypto trading, potentially intensifying competition in Japan's regulated market.
Source: CoinDesk Japan
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