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In an unprecedented move, Mercari, Japan’s largest community marketplace platform, is set to revolutionize the e-commerce landscape by integrating Bitcoin payments. Starting June 2024, users can buy products on the flea market app using Bitcoin. This rare initiative in Japanese e-commerce allows payments directly with Bitcoin, enhancing the flexibility of digital transactions.
Managed by its Tokyo-based subsidiary, Melcoin, Mercari ensures a seamless transaction process. Melcoin will convert Bitcoin payments into Japanese yen, allowing sellers to receive fiat currency while giving buyers the freedom to pay with BTC. Notably, all prices will continue to be listed in yen, with Bitcoin as an optional payment method. This strategic move doesn’t just offer a new payment option; it represents Mercari’s significant embrace of cryptocurrency.
Since its inception in 2013, Mercari has seen exponential growth, boasting 22 million monthly users by July 2023. Its success isn’t limited to Japan, as the company has been actively expanding into international markets, particularly Europe. With this Bitcoin integration, Mercari not only caters to the evolving demands of modern consumers but also positions itself at the forefront of digital commerce innovation.
