Established in 1915, the American retail chain Bealls announced the launch of cryptocurrency payments in 660 locations, supported by Flexa.
The retailer has implemented the Flexa Payments system, which supports 99 digital assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins like USDC through 300 cryptocurrency wallets.
This initiative coincides with Bealls’ 110th anniversary and reflects the growing demand from Americans. By early 2025, approximately 65 million Americans—28% of the adult population—owned cryptocurrency.
“Digital currencies will change global trade, and Bealls is proud to be at the forefront of this transformation. Our partnership with Flexa goes beyond payments—it is a preparation for the future of commerce and innovation for the next 110 years,” emphasized Bealls’ Chairman and CEO Matt Beall.
In May, the fast-food chain Steak ‘n Shake, based in the US, Europe, and the Middle East, enabled payment with the leading cryptocurrency at all its locations. The company stated that Bitcoin was made accessible to over 100 million visitors.
In August, Jeff Bezos-founded Blue Origin offered customers the option to pay with virtual assets for space flights.
In October, Washington-based coffee chain Compass Coffee became the first business globally to accept digital gold via a Square terminal based on the Lightning Network.
Previously, the fintech service from Block launched an integrated solution for Bitcoin payments.
Back in July, PayPal announced the Pay with Crypto feature, allowing businesses to accept cryptocurrency payments.