U.Today - Shiba Inu's rival, Floki Inu (FLOKI), on Twitter that its digital token could now be used for purchases on AliExpress, a leading global e-commerce platform.
The statement revealed that this feature was facilitated through the integration of AliExpress on Shopping.io, a pioneering online platform that accepts over 150 types of cryptocurrencies for transactions.
The move further expands FLOKI's ecosystem, adding the option to buy from an assortment of over 100 million items on AliExpress and shipping to more than 200 countries worldwide.
AliExpress, an online retail service owned by the Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) Group, is based in China and caters to customers globally. Launched in 2010, the e-commerce giant provides an expansive product range, including electronics, fashion items, beauty and personal care products, home and garden items, and toys.
AliExpress is particularly appealing to cost-conscious consumers due to its attractive pricing strategy. By adding support for , AliExpress further broadens its customer base, accommodating the growing number of crypto enthusiasts worldwide.
Shopping.io, the facilitator of this integration, is an online shopping platform that offers a seamless experience for shoppers. It hosts products from renowned retailers such as eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY), Walmart (NYSE:WMT) and Home Depot (NYSE:HD), and has now added AliExpress to its growing list.
The Shopping.io platform has carved a niche for itself by merging a vast selection of products with the flexibility of cryptocurrency payments, making it the preferred choice for technologically savvy shoppers.