American department store chain Bealls announces acceptance of cryptocurrency payments

Bealls, the 110-year-old American department store chain, has announced it will begin accepting cryptocurrency payments. Through the digital payments platform Flexa, Bealls will support dozens of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and major stablecoins. Bealls operates over 650 physical stores across the United States, primarily in 23 states across the South and West, with annual sales exceeding $1.9 billion and approximately 10,000 employees.