XRP has taken a significant step towards mainstream adoption in Japan through its integration with Rakuten Wallet. The platform has launched XRP spot trading and real-world payment functionalities, allowing users to exchange Rakuten Points for XRP and use them at over 5 million merchant locations. This integration could potentially reach Rakuten Pay's 44 million active users, marking one of the largest retail deployments of XRP. In the U.S., lawmakers have finalized the CLARITY Act, addressing stablecoin yield regulations. This development marks a move towards a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, resolving key issues that have previously hindered progress. The agreement on stablecoin yields reflects a growing consensus between policymakers and industry stakeholders. Meanwhile, Shiba Inu (SHIB) posted its strongest monthly return since 2026, with a 4.74% increase in April. This marks a significant rebound for the meme token, which had experienced a prolonged period of decline until March 2024.