Bealls Inc., the 110-year-old U.S. retailer with more than 660 locations nationwide, has integrated Flexa’s digital payments technology to allow customers to pay in-store using bitcoin, ether, and dozens of other digital currencies.

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The National Hockey League (NHL) said it has inked landmark multiyear U.S. partnerships with Polymarket and Kalshi on Wednesday, naming the two prediction market platforms as its official partners in a move that bridges professional sports and event-based trading.

Kraken’s quarterly revenue more than doubled as the crypto exchange accelerates plans for a U.S. public listing in 2026.

Kadena, the blockchain platform known for its hybrid proof-of-work architecture, has announced it will cease all business operations due to market conditions. While the company is shutting down, the Kadena blockchain and KDA token will continue operating under community and miner control.

In the realm of digital assets, bitcoin has decided to test the patience of traders once again, hovering in a tight range around $107,800 to $108,200. With mixed signals from oscillators and a uniformly grim picture from moving averages, the chart suggests a market trying to remember where it left its mojo.

Roxom announced the launch of bitcoin‑denominated perpetual futures that allow traders to price and trade exposure to the S&P 500 and Gold in BTC.

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SEAL announced a coalition with Metamask, Walletconnect, Backpack and Phantom on October 2025 to deploy a global, real‑time phishing protection network for wallet end users using SEAL’s Verifiable Phishing Reports technology, which lets anyone submit cryptographically attested phishing reports.

Safello, a cryptocurrency exchange focused on the Nordic countries, is sponsoring the Swedish Cup in Counter‑Strike 2025, Sweden’s largest national esports tournament taking place in November 2025 and culminating with finals in Stockholm.

A recent TRM Labs study highlights the dual nature of stablecoins, showing both their massive growth and increasing role in criminal activity, alongside shifts in global crypto adoption.

Draftkings Inc. has officially entered the regulated prediction markets arena with its Oct. 21 acquisition of Railbird Technologies Inc. and its subsidiary Railbird Exchange, LLC, expanding beyond its traditional sports betting, daily fantasy, and iGaming operations.

Sharplink has increased its ethereum holdings to over 859,000 ETH, valued at $3.5 billion, after acquiring another 19,271 ETH this week. The company continues to strengthen its balance sheet through strategic accumulation and disciplined treasury management.

The Russian parliament has introduced a draft bill to recognize cryptocurrency as marital property, aiming to update the Family Code to reflect the growing use of digital assets.

Fidelity says that as crypto goes mainstream and proves its longevity, more customers are asking their financial advisors about the benefits and risks of these investments. The firm is now advising advisors to help clients navigate the intricacies of investing in crypto.