Rakuten Goes All In on Crypto: to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency ByAziz Abdel-QaderPRO INVESTOR Updated: 04 October 2021 DisclosureWe sometimes use affiliate links in our content, when clicking on those we might receive a commission – at no extra cost to you. By using this website you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. The move comes nearly two years after the e-retailer acquired Bitcoin payments startup Bitnet.