# AlphaPepe has entered Binance listing discussions and the presale response has been immediate.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-17 · The Manila Times*

## Key points

- Rakuten Wallet's XRP integration gives 44 million users XRP access at 5 million Japanese merchants.
- Standard Chartered revised its XRP price model, adding Rakuten's real-world consumer volume as a third catalyst.
- AlphaPepe has begun Binance listing discussions after raising over $870,000 from more than 7,700 holders.
- AlphaPepe completed a 10/10 BlockSAFU security audit and plans a Q2 2026 DEX and CEX launch.

**Companies:** Rakuten, Binance, Standard Chartered, AlphaPepe
**Countries:** Japan

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