Mercoin adds auto-purchase of BTC and ETH with Mercari bonus points
- —The feature triggers each time free Mercari points are awarded
- —Purchases are made in BTC and ETH, with plans to expand the asset list
- —Payment is possible only with free points, not cash or Merpay
- —No fee is charged for using the feature
Why it matters: Japanese retail services are embedding crypto into everyday loyalty mechanics, expanding the base of small investors.
Source: CoinDesk Japan