Japanese Crypto Just Got Spicier: Buy XRP for Less Than Your Morning Latte!
So, Mercoin—yes, that nifty little crypto corner of Mercari Inc.—has decided to invite XRP to the party. This is like the third wheel you’re actually glad showed up, because XRP isn’t just any crypto coin; it’s basically the VIP pass into Japan’s financial scene.
Buy XRP for Just 1 Yen Because Why Not?
Starting April 24, if you thought your spare change had no use, think again. Mercoin lets you snag XRP for a mind-blowing 1 yen (that’s about $0.007, in case you’re wondering if you need a microscope). How? Oh, just the small matter of using your bank recharge balance, some Merpay magic, or even your Mercari points you forgot you had.
Remember when Bitcoin was the shiny new toy? That was March 2023 for Mercoin. Then came Ethereum in May 2024, because two coins are better than one—obviously. Fast forward to December 2024, and this platform boasts over 3 million crypto-hungry users and probably the sassiest growth chart in the biz.
Emi Yoshikawa, who once flexed her strategic muscles as Ripple’s VP, gushed about Mercoin’s XRP move. According to her, this is a legit power move to drag crypto screaming and kicking into the Japanese mainstream.
The news that @Mercari, Japan’s go-to marketplace app, now supports XRP is notable for a few reasons:
Mercari is Japan’s largest resale platform, where millions of users keep a balance from selling unused items (MAU: 20+ mill)
Users can now convert that balance or Mercari…— Emi Yoshikawa {X} (@emy_wng) April 24, 2025
Mercoin: Making Crypto So Safe Even Your Grandma Could Trade It
Apparently, having XRP on Mercari is a Big Deal™ because Mercari has over 20 million monthly visitors and over 3 million of them are dipping their toes into crypto waters for the first time. 90% newbies, no less. Cue the confetti.
Mercoin’s mission? Make crypto trading feel less like decoding ancient hieroglyphics and more like ordering sushi online: simple, approachable, and (hopefully) less soul-crushing. Adding XRP means more coins in the playground alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum—because who doesn’t want more virtual toys?
For the curious cats out there, XRP already has serious street cred in Japan thanks to Ripple’s BFF, SBI Holdings. They’re busy using XRP for all sorts of practical wizardry—from cross-border payments to buying cars. No joke.
XRP Joins the Crypto Avengers on April 24
With Mercoin’s staggering user base and knack for attracting crypto newbies, this isn’t just another listing. It’s basically the crypto equivalent of fireworks on a national holiday. Japan’s XRP scene, pumped by Ripple and SBI’s tag team, might just get a glow-up worth watching.
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2025-04-25 10:53