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Japan’s Leading E-commerce Giant Mercari Announces Bitcoin Payments Starting June
In a groundbreaking move, Mercari, Japan’s premier e-commerce platform, officially declared acceptance of Bitcoin payments in June. This strategic initiative aims to leverage the widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies in the Japanese market. Melcoin, Mercari’s Tokyo-based subsidiary, will facilitate payment processing for Bitcoin transactions. However, despite this significant shift, the company continues to focus predominantly on…