Bealls Revolutionizes Retail with Bitcoin Acceptance in 660 Stores Translation: Bealls Revolutionizes Retail with Bitcoin Acceptance in 660 Stores

Founded in 1915, the American retail chain Bealls has announced the launch of cryptocurrency payments at 660 locations, with support from Flexa.

The retailer has implemented the Flexa Payments system, which supports 99 digital assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins such as USDC, through 300 cryptocurrency wallets.

This initiative coincides with Bealls’ 110th anniversary and addresses the increasing demand from U.S. residents. By early 2025, approximately 65 million Americans, or 28% of the adult population, are expected to own cryptocurrency.

«Digital currencies will transform global trade, and Bealls takes pride in being at the forefront of this transformation. Our partnership with Flexa extends beyond payments—it’s about preparing for the future of commerce and innovation for the next 110 years,» stated Matt Beall, chairman and CEO of Bealls.

In May, U.S.-based fast-food chain Steak ‘n Shake permitted Bitcoin payments across all its outlets, declaring that it made Bitcoin accessible to over 100 million customers.

In August, Blue Origin, the company founded by Jeff Bezos, allowed clients to pay for spaceflights with virtual assets.

In October, Washington’s Compass Coffee became the first business globally to accept digital gold via a Square point-of-sale terminal using the Lightning Network.

Previously, Block’s fintech service had launched an integrated solution for Bitcoin payments.

As a reminder, in July, PayPal announced the Pay with Crypto feature, which enabled businesses to accept cryptocurrency payments.