Sheetz, a prominent US convenience store chain, has expanded its partnership with Flexa to accept cryptocurrency payments including $BITCOIN, Ether, and stablecoins like USD Coin at over 750 locations. This move aims to meet the growing consumer demand for alternative payment methods, particularly in stablecoins. The integration positions Sheetz among the early adopters of digital currency payments in the retail sector, signaling a significant trend towards the acceptance of cryptocurrencies in everyday transactions.

In October 2024, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) experienced a resurgence with an 18% increase in sales volume, bringing monthly figures to 356 million, following a decline that persisted for seven months. The total number of NFT transactions rose significantly to 7.2 million, marking a 426 billion, demonstrating growing market activity despite previous downturns.