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2022 / 06 / 17
Press Release

Mercoin Completes Registration as a Cryptocurrency Exchange

Plans to Enable Purchase of Bitcoins with Mercari Sales Proceeds and More by the End of FY2023

Mercoin, Inc. ("Mercoin") was established on April 28, 2021, as a subsidiary of Mercari, Inc. ("Mercari") to design and develop cryptoasset and blockchain services. Today, June 17, 2022 (Friday), Mercoin is proud to announce that it has completed registration as a cryptocurrency exchange* in accordance with the Payment Services Act. 

*Cryptocurrency Exchange (Registration Number: Director of Kanto Local Finance Bureau No.00030/Date of Registration: June 17, 2022)

Having successfully registered as an official cryptocurrency exchange, Mercoin will begin enabling users to exchange proceeds and points earned from their sales on the Mercari app, as well as their Merpay balance, for bitcoins. The company plans to implement this change by the end of FY2023. Also, in addition to providing payment, fund transfer, and credit services through Merpay, Mercoin aims to create an environment that makes financial services even more convenient for users by allowing them to purchase and manage cryptoassets all on the same platform. 

Moving forward, Mercoin will continue to take on bold new challenges in the fields of cryptoassets and blockchain technologies.

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※ All of the above documents are in Japanese only

List of Registered Crypto-asset Exchange Service Providers in Japan

  • The list of Crypto-asset Exchange Service Providers is published on the Financial Services Agency, and contains the following points to note.
  • The crypto-assets handled by the Crypto-asset Exchange Service Providers listed in this list are merely confirmed to fall under the definition under the Payment Services Act, considering the explanation of the Crypto-asset Exchange Service Providers.
  • Financial Services Agency and Local Financial Bureau do not guarantee or endorse the value of these crypto-assets in this list. Crypto-assets do not necessarily have assets backing them.
  • Please be aware of the following points when trading crypto-assets.
  • The cryptoassets treated by cryptoasset exchange service providers may differ from their current status.

 

Notes on the use of crypto-assets

  • Crypto-assets are not “legal tender” whose value is guaranteed by the government, such as Japanese Yen or US Dollar. They are electronic data exchanged on the Internet.
  • The price of crypto-assets may fluctuate. The price of crypto-assets may plummet and you may lose money.
  • Crypto-asset exchange service providers need to be registered with Financial Services Agency and Local Financial Bureau. When using crypto-asset exchange service, please confirm whether it is a registered service provider or not on the websites of Financial Services Agency and Local Financial Bureau.
  • When trading crypto-assets, be sure to receive explanations from the service provider you intend to use and fully understand the details and risks (price fluctuation risk, cyber security risk, etc.) of the transaction, including whether the service provider has received administrative punishment from Financial Services Agency and Local Finance Bureau.
  • Consultations regarding crypto-assets and fraudulent coins are increasing. Please be aware of scams and malicious business practices that take advantage of the buzz of crypto assets or take advantage of the entry of crypto-assets exchange business.

 

Disclaimers

  • Cryptoassets are not legal Japanese currency or foreign currency. Cryptoassets do not have value guaranteed by a particular country or other party.
  • Trading cryptoassets may result in losses due to fluctuations in the value of the cryptoassets being traded.
  • There are no fees for buying or selling cryptoassets. However, the price displayed to users includes a spread (transaction cost).
  • In the event of a failure in cryptoasset transfer mechanisms, etc., cryptoassets may no longer be able to be transferred and lose all value.
  • For details on other risks, please refer to Cryptoasset Transaction Manual.
  • Cryptoassets may only be used as a form of consideration with the consent of the person who receives the consideration.
  • If the secret key that Mercoin, Inc. manages is lost or misused by a third party, the cryptoassets that users hold may be lost, resulting in a loss to users.
  • In the event Mercoin, Inc. files for bankruptcy, we may be unable to return our users’ assets, which could result in losses to our users.
  • Before the start of cryptographic asset trading, we ask you to fully understand and accept the risks associated with cryptoasset trading and conduct this transaction based on your own responsibility and judgement.
  • This is an official webpage of Mercoin, Inc. If you were forwarded to this website from a banner advertisement or other such promotional material, please note that the information on the webpage where the advertisement was displayed is not created or managed by Mercoin, Inc., and we do not guarantee the accuracy of the information described therein.

 

Mercoin, Inc.

Cryptocurrency exchange company Director-General, Kanto Local Finance Bureau No. 00030

Membership association: Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association (JVCEA)

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