DLsite’s Alternative Pay System Surpasses ¥100 Million Monthly Amid Censorship Concerns
Japanese digital marketplace DLsite has reported that its alternative bank-based payment system surpassed ¥100 million in monthly transactions, offering customers a way to purchase manga, games, and adult-oriented content without relying on international credit card companies that have previously pressured the…
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