Coincheck account opening and trading will be possible with the Mercari app, scheduled to start in the first half of 2026.

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## Service integration is expected to start in the first half of 2026.

Cryptocurrency trading service operator Coincheck and Mercoin, a subsidiary of Mercari, announced on the 5th that they have entered into a business partnership agreement.

By the first half of 2026, it will be possible to both open a new account with Coincheck and engage in cryptocurrency trading with Coincheck through the Mercari app's cryptocurrency trading service. The plan is for Mercoin to facilitate this, allowing Mercari users to access a wider variety of cryptocurrencies.

Currently, the Mercari app only handles three cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP, but there are plans to allow trading of various virtual currencies provided by "Coincheck."

Coincheck boasts the number one spot in app downloads for six consecutive years in Japan, with approximately 35 types of cryptocurrencies available as of the end of July 2025. It offers popular cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), and Shiba Inu (SHIB).

On the other hand, Melcoin has surpassed 3 million users in approximately 1 year and 9 months since the service launched in March 2023, with about 90% of users being beginners in cryptocurrency trading.

Both companies are well-regarded for their beginner-friendly service design and have a track record of contributing to the expansion of domestic cryptocurrency accounts (approximately 12.4 million accounts as of April *).

Keita Nakamura, CEO of Melcoin, commented, "Our partnership with Coincheck, which has led the industry for many years as a pioneer in the cryptocurrency sector, will accelerate the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies."

Coincheck's President and Executive Officer Tomoyuki Isaka also stated, "This will be a significant step in making cryptocurrencies closer to society as a whole," expressing expectations for the healthy development of the entire industry through collaboration between the two companies. * From the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) "Monthly Data on Cryptocurrency Transactions (for May 2025)"

ETH5.7%
XRP11.85%
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