Hey there! Big news from Mercari, the cool online shop in Japan – they're adding a new feature! Starting in June, you'll be able to use Bitcoin to buy stuff on their flea market app. Yep, you read it right – you can shop with your digital coins now!
Bitcoin Shopping on Mercari: Coming Soon!
So, Mercari, the popular Japanese online store, is spicing things up. When you're shopping on their app from June onwards, you'll see the prices in yen (Japan's currency). But here's the fun part – you get to choose if you want to pay with Bitcoin!
How It Works: Easy Peasy!
- Pick Your Favorites: Go ahead and browse through Mercari's flea market app, find the goodies you like, and toss them into your cart.
- Bitcoin Option: Now, when you're ready to check out, you'll see the total in yen. But wait for it – there's a special button that lets you pay with Bitcoin!
- Behind the Scenes Magic: Even though you're using Bitcoin, the sellers still get their money in yen. Mercari does some quick magic to change your Bitcoin into yen for them.
Why It's a Big Deal: Mercari Rocks!
Mercari is a big deal in Japan, and tons of people use it every month. They're always trying out cool stuff with technology. Just before this, they even let people trade Bitcoin on their app!
Japan Loves Crypto: Rakuten is on Board Too!
Guess what? Japan is all about cryptocurrencies, and Mercari isn't the only big online shop making moves. Rakuten, another huge online store, lets you use points to get Bitcoin. They're even creating their special kind of digital tokens!
In a nutshell, Mercari is making shopping way more fun by letting you use Bitcoin.
