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Japanese E-commerce Rakuten Incorporates Bitcoin, Ethereum and Bitcoin Cash to Its Platform
Mar 1 2021 · 15:11 UTC | Updated
Mar 1 2021 · 15:20 by Steve Muchoki · 3 min read
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Rakuten users will be able to shop using Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Bitcoin Cash.
Japanese e-commerce and online retailing company Rakuten Inc (TOKYO: 4755) has added crypto services to its payment platform. According to an announcement through its official webpage, Rakuten users will be able to shop using Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Bitcoin Cash.
The move by Rakuten to adopt cryptocurrencies in its platform is a major plus for the entire crypto market. The firm is reported to have over 95 million registered users according to a report by JPMorgan.