Mercari Reports a 17% Increase in Cryptocurrency Trading Revenue Year-Over-Year

On September 9, Mercari, Inc. announced its consolidated financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending June 2026. The revenue from cryptocurrency-related services conducted by its subsidiary, Mercoin, reached 1.048 billion yen, marking a 17% increase from the same period last year. The consolidated sales revenue for Q2 was 56.8 billion yen, up 15% year-over-year, with a revised forecast for total annual consolidated sales revenue ranging between 210 and 220 billion yen. Additionally, the company is advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to create products that are both safe and easy to use, establishing a service that 'everyone can use naturally.' An example includes the 'transaction support AI agent...'