Japanese e - commerce giant Rakuten has launched its own cryptocurrency exchange , Rakuten Wallet . Users can start spot trading in various cryptocurrencies , including bitcoin , via a mobile app currently available on Android , with an iOS version in development for an early September release according to the company . users ’ assets will be held in a offline “ cold wallet ” to ensure transparency , whilst the exchange has also partnered with blockchain security firm CipherTrace to provide anti - money fraud solutions .
Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten has launched its own cryptocurrency exchange, Rakuten Wallet. Users can start spot trading in three cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, via a mobile app currently available on Android, with an iOS version in development for an early September release according to the company. Customers’ assets will be held in a offline “cold wallet” to ensure safety, whilst the exchange has also partnered with blockchain security firm CipherTrace to provide anti-money laundering protections.