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The company announced recently it has become the first national retailer to accept digital currencies from any cryptocurrency wallet app across more than a dozen blockchains simultaneously, supporting a variety of assets including stablecoins and meme coins.
This is due to Bealls recent integration of in-store payments with digital payments platform Flexa, letting customers pay using popular digital currencies across the Bealls, Bealls Florida, and Home Centric banners, the company said in a release.
“Digital currency will reshape how the world transacts, and Bealls is proud to be at the forefront of that transformation,” said Matt Beall, the company’s chairman and CEO. “Our partnership with Flexa is about more than payments; it’s about preparing for the future of commerce and continuing to innovate for the next 110 years.”
According to the release, the integration will use the Flexa Payments solution to accept more than 99 digital currencies, including bitcoin, ether and stablecoins, from more than 300 digital currency wallets. 
“The retail legacy that Bealls has built over the last 110 years is simply incredible, and it’s no surprise that a company with this much staying power is now adopting the most important payments technology evolution the world has ever seen,” added Trevor Filter, Flexa’s co-founder.
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PYMNTS wrote about the use of cryptocurrency in the retail sector from a different perspective earlier this year, following reports that both Amazon and Walmart were exploring the launch of their own branded stablecoins. The report looked specifically at how these tokens could be used for speedier settlement, reduced transaction fees and improved loyalty ecosystems.
“The financial case is compelling,” that report said. “U.S. retailers paid more than $160 billion in card processing fees in 2022 alone. A proprietary stablecoin system could bypass these intermediaries, freeing up billions in working capital and providing unprecedented visibility into transaction flows.”
And while the retail giants explore issuing coins, infrastructure players such as Shopify and Coinbase are “making stablecoin payments practical for small businesses and online stores,” PYMNTS wrote.
Shopify this year began allowing merchants to accept USDC, the second-largest stablecoin, using the Base blockchain, a Layer 2 solution built by Coinbase. Coinbase itself has launched its crypto-native business account, offering a “crypto operating system” for startups and small businesses, the report added. This system integrates crypto payments, custody, yield and conversion tools, with no fees on incoming transactions.
 
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For the third consecutive Sunday in October, a major college football coaching job has opened, and LSU is the biggest of them all.
Brian Kelly is out midway through his fourth season at LSU, and a night after his third loss of the 2025 season. LSU was blown out 49-24 by Texas A&M, which scored 35 unanswered points to win in Tiger Stadium for the first time since 1994. An LSU season that began with national championship aspirations and a road win against Clemson — the Tigers’ first season-opening win under Kelly — sidetracked very quickly with consecutive losses to Vanderbilt and Texas A&M.
Kelly, who stunningly left Notre Dame for a chance to win his first FBS national championship, never even made the College Football Playoff at LSU. He won a division title in his first season in 2022 but never finished higher than 13th in the final CFP standings. Kelly is the first LSU coach to not win a national championship there since Gerry DiNardo, whose tenure ended after the 1999 season. Kelly finishes his Tigers tenure at 34-14, having lost multiple games in SEC play in all four seasons on the Bayou.
LSU’s coaching change throws another surprising twist into an incredibly active coaching cycle. Although Penn State and Florida are both A-list jobs, LSU is on a tier of its own. LSU is the only Power 4 program in a state rich with talent. The fact that three very different coaches — Nick Saban, Les Miles and Ed Orgeron — won national championships there speaks to the job’s potential and overall excellence.
Is it a perfect job? No. The politics and occasional dysfunction around LSU are baked in. Athletic director Scott Woodward’s future is also in question after the Kelly hire failed so miserably and led to a $54 million buyout. But the potential at LSU is massive, and every candidate knows what the program can be when everything is aligned. Buckle up. Things are about to get even wilder. — Adam Rittenberg
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Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin: LSU’s firing of Kelly could be really bad news for Florida, which has made little secret of its desire to bring Kiffin to Gainesville. Perhaps Florida can still get its man, but Kiffin should be near or at the very top of LSU’s wish list. He wouldn’t have to deal with in-state competitors there and would lead a program with few if any limitations with resources, facilities and fan base. Kiffin is 51-19 at Ole Miss and has the Rebels positioned for their first CFP appearance this season, which could end up hurting his chances to take another job. But he doesn’t need to be sold on LSU’s history and the recruiting advantages. The 50-year-old is 112-53 as an FBS coach.
Tulane coach Jon Sumrall: He’s arguably the hottest name outside of the Power 4 and will have opportunities to lead higher-profile programs soon, especially in the SEC. Sumrall, 43, is already in the state at Tulane, which is 15-6 under his watch and positioned for a possible American conference title and its first CFP appearance this season. He also was an assistant at Tulane from 2012 to 2014 and knows the recruiting scene in and around New Orleans as well as anyone. The jump to the Power 4 and a program like LSU can’t be ignored, but those who know Sumrall expect him to transition well. He played in the SEC at Kentucky and coached linebackers at both Ole Miss and Kentucky before landing his first head-coaching job at Troy, which he led to consecutive Sun Belt titles. Sumrall is 38-10 as an FBS coach.
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman: Would LSU successfully swipe Notre Dame’s coach twice in a row? It’s hard to say. Should LSU make inquiries about Freeman? Absolutely. He has established himself as one of the sport’s top young coaches at just 39. Freeman is the first Notre Dame coach to win a CFP game — three in fact — as he guided the Fighting Irish to the national championship game last fall. He’s 38-12 as Notre Dame’s coach and has the team positioned for a possible CFP return if it can win out. Coincidentally, Freeman turned down LSU’s defensive coordinator job with Orgeron to join Kelly at Notre Dame. He has spent his entire career in his native Ohio or neighboring Indiana, and a move to the SEC could be jarring. Freeman ultimately might target the NFL as his next step, but he would at least have to consider a top program like LSU.
Georgia Tech coach Brent Key: He’s a Georgia Tech guy and has his alma mater positioned for a run at the ACC title and the program’s first CFP appearance. Key wouldn’t leave for just any job, but he would have to consider LSU. He’s no stranger to the program after coaching Alabama’s offensive line from 2016 to 2018 under Saban and participating in the annual LSU showdown. Key, 47, grew up in Alabama and has spent his entire career in the Southeast, including more than a decade at UCF in various roles. Key is 26-16 at Georgia Tech as a first-time head coach and has thrived in big games with a 7-1 record against ranked ACC opponents. He would bring a clear recruiting vision and an approach based around the line of scrimmage to LSU.
Missouri coach Eliah Drinkwitz: After Kiffin, Drinkwitz could be the top SEC coaching candidate who would look to move within the conference. He has led Missouri since 2020, and has built a consistent, respected program that is 27-7 since the start of the 2024 season with a No. 8 finish and a Cotton Bowl title in 2023. Drinkwitz, 42, is an Arkansas native who came up under Gus Malzahn and worked at Auburn early in his coaching career. He hasn’t taken down many SEC heavyweights but also hasn’t been leading one of the conference’s historic powers. Drinkwitz should be able to upgrade LSU’s offense and has been an aggressive and successful recruiter. Given greater reach and resources at LSU, he could really do some damage there. — Rittenberg

The Tigers put together one of the top portal classes in the country this offseason, a veteran group loaded with starting experience and NFL potential, in the hopes they could add all the right missing pieces for a national championship run. But there’s a ton of valuable blue-chip talent in this program, particularly from LSU’s most recent top-10 recruiting class, that rival coaches will be trying to poach now that this job is open.

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CB DJ Pickett: Pickett became one of the Tigers’ most talented defenders as soon as he set foot on campus. The five-star true freshman from Florida is about as rare of an athlete as it gets at his position as a 6-foot-5, 195-pound cover man, and he hasn’t struggled to adjust to SEC competition. Pickett gave up just seven catches for 70 yards on 16 targets, with zero passing touchdowns and one interception, through his first seven games according to ESPN Research. Rival coaches see a future first-round pick two years from now and would love an opportunity to try to flip Pickett via the portal this offseason.
TE Trey’Dez Green: The sophomore pass-catcher continues to emerge as an outstanding weapon in the Tigers’ passing attack, turning 21 catches into 264 receiving yards and four touchdowns on the year. Green is a matchup nightmare as a 6-foot-7, 240-pound athlete and one of the fastest tight ends in the country with a max speed of 19.7 mph this season, according to data powered by Teamworks.
LB Whit Weeks: Weeks, a first-team All-SEC selection in 2024, will have to decide at the end of the year if he’s ready to enter the NFL draft or would rather come back for his senior season. The 6-foot-2, 225-pound captain has been seriously missed over the Tigers’ past two losses as he works to recover from an ankle injury. He has started 20 career games and has produced 203 tackles, 16 TFLs and five sacks for the Tigers’ defense.
RB Harlem Berry: The No. 1 ranked running back recruit in the 2025 class looks well on his way to becoming one of the more exciting playmakers in the SEC. Berry, a speedy 5-foot-11, 190-pound back, has rushed for 225 yards and two TDs on 4.9 yards per carry and earned his first career start against Texas A&M. If Caden Durham can get healthy and back to playing at a high level, he and Berry give this LSU offense a dynamic duo to continue to build around next year.
OT Carius Curne: Curne, the No. 133 overall player in the 2025 ESPN 300, is having to learn on the go against top-10 SEC opponents, making his first career start at right tackle against Ole Miss and moving to left tackle against Texas A&M. The 6-foot-5, 320-pound freshman got injured against the Aggies but has flashed big-time talent and could potentially play tackle or guard as he continues to develop. The Arkansas native will be an important piece for the future of this LSU offensive line. — Max Olson

DT Lamar Brown, No. 1 in ESPN 300: Brown’s July commitment marked the Tigers’ recruiting peak under Kelly, and if LSU manages to hold onto his pledge under a new staff, he’ll arrive as the program’s first No. 1 overall recruit since Leonard Fournette in the 2014 class. The 6-foot-5, 285-pound defender hails from nearby Erwinville, Louisiana, and attends high school on the LSU campus. Still, multiple schools — Texas A&M and Miami, most prominently — came close to pulling Brown out of Louisiana in the summer. With both programs flirting with College Football Playoff contention this fall, it would be no surprise if either the Aggies and Hurricanes, or any handful of the nation’s other premier programs, try to flip the nation’s No. 1 overall prospect over the next month.
DE Trenton Henderson, No. 61 in ESPN 300: It has been four cycles since the Tigers signed a top 100 defensive end prospect. Henderson kicked off a strong run of LSU summer recruiting in July when the versatile edge rusher from Pensacola, Florida, picked the Tigers over Florida and Texas. Auburn and Michigan were also involved in Henderson’s process earlier this year. A highly-productive sack machine across his junior and senior seasons, Henderson will surely attract late-cycle interest from major programs if he reopens his recruitment.
WR Jabari Mack, No. 64 in ESPN 300: LSU landed high-level wide receiver commits, but the program often struggled to get them signed in the late stages of Kelly’s tenure, headlined by Dakorien Moore‘s decommitment in the 2025 class and five-star 2026 pass catcher Tristen Keys‘ flip to Tennessee in August. Given that recent history, prospects like Mack will be critical to the Tigers’ future pipeline at the position. The 6-foot, 200-pound receiver from Destrehan, Louisiana, is viewed as a potential high-impact, vertical threat at the next level, which is why spring finalists Ohio State, Texas and Texas A&M could soon be among the programs to circle back with Mack before the early signing period. — Eli Lederman

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Each Sunday, three of The Athletic’s NFL writers react to the biggest news, plays and performances from the day’s games.
Wait, the tush push caused a controversy? Yup. Drake Maye and the Patriots piled up points in an impressive win? Also yup. The Falcons’ offense looked out of sorts, the Saints struggled to get in the end zone and the Cowboys failed to keep their opponent out of it? Check, check and check.
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But everything wasn’t comfortable and familiar in Week 8. The Jets won.
NFL writers Ted Nguyen, Dan Pompei and Michael Silver share their thoughts on a week in which several heavyweights regained their footing, while at least one bottom dweller finally rose up.
The Broncos have now scored 77 points over their last five quarters and are 6-2. Can they challenge the Chiefs’ run of nine straight AFC West titles?
Silver: With that defense … yes, they can. And, as the 77-points-in-five-quarters stat illustrates, Sean Payton’s offense is starting to pick it up, too. After manhandling the Cowboys Sunday by a 44-24 score, the Broncos have a one-game lead on the Chargers (5-3), who defeated them in L.A. last month. And they’re a game-and-a-half ahead of the revitalized Chiefs (4-3), who host the Commanders Monday night. Denver has two games remaining against K.C. and hosts the Chargers on the final weekend of the regular season. There’s a lot still to be decided, but it’s tough to imagine the Broncos not being in the mix come January. It is completely understandable that a team quarterbacked by Patrick Mahomes and coached by Andy Reid would be considered the prohibitive favorite to win its division (and more); this is what always seems to happen. Yet the Broncos, quietly, are becoming a force. Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, whose job was seemingly in jeopardy after Denver gave up 70 points (!!!) to the Dolphins a little more than two years ago, has authored one of the great comeback stories in recent memory. His unit is a force. And Payton has helped second-year quarterback Bo Nix become a productive player and commendable leader at a very early stage. These Broncos are legit.
Pompei: The Broncos are a balanced team that can win games in different ways — arguably the most balanced in the division. They showed it Sunday against the Cowboys as Nix threw four touchdown passes, they rushed for 179 yards and the defense came up with two interceptions against a quarterback who had been in the MVP conversation. It’s difficult to envision the Broncos falling out of contention for the AFC West title. But the Chiefs still are the Chiefs, and they are trending up. The Chargers also will have a say in the division. The AFC West almost certainly will be decided over the last two weeks of the season, when the Broncos play the Chiefs and Chargers.
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Nguyen: I still have questions about Nix and how much he can develop. It’s extremely difficult to compete with this version of the Chiefs without a top-10 quarterback, even with an elite defense. Nix was struggling until the final quarter against the Giants last week, and even within that quarter I didn’t think he was particularly impressive as a passer, as the Giants allowed him to dink and dunk and run against soft coverage. He played a much cleaner game against the Cowboys and took advantage of their weak secondary, which was even weaker because of injuries. It also helped that the Broncos dominated on the ground, averaging more than six yards per carry. Nix did throw some beauties downfield. I’m not trying to minimize what he’s done, but if question is whether the Broncos can challenge the Chiefs, so far, I haven’t seen enough from Nix to believe that. With two games against the Chiefs ahead of them, Nix will have opportunities to shut me up.
Against a strong Browns defense, the Patriots piled up 32 points and 422 yards while winning their fifth straight. What’s their ceiling this season?
Pompei: Beating the 2-6 Browns isn’t cause for a parade, but the Patriots have been wonderful, one of the feel-good stories of the season, and a tribute to sound coaching, player development and a young quarterback who has played like a veteran. Their schedule is friendly (only two of their remaining opponents are above .500), and a playoff berth seems reasonable. They surely can keep it going if they stay healthy, but they could be more vulnerable to injuries than most teams because their depth is questionable. Either way, the future is bright for this team.
Nguyen: The most encouraging part about the win was that they found ways to run on a Browns defense that hasn’t given up more than 109 rushing yards all season and had yielded only two 100-yard games in seven weeks. The Patriots ran for 177 yards. Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniel finally got rookie TreVeyon Henderson involved on perimeter runs. Quarterback Drake Maye also contributed with his legs, running for 50 yards. The offense has shown it can produce in different ways and can adjust to different defenses. Maye is still learning McDaniels’ offense, but he’s already producing like a top-10 quarterback. The Patriots’ ceiling, though, will depend on how much their defense progresses. They spent a lot of money on that side of the ball, but they’ve dealt with injury issues. They have an elite defensive tackle and corner duo. Can they trot out a consistent playoff-caliber defense to complement the offense?
Silver: Their ceiling is the playoffs — and, given Mike Vrabel’s track record, a chance to win a game or two in the postseason. The Patriots’ schedule is suitably soft, and thus far they’ve only suffered a pair of 7-point defeats (one, remarkably, to the Raiders in Week 1; another to the Steelers). Only two of their remaining nine games are against teams that appear reasonably formidable: the Buccaneers and the Bills (whom the Patriots have already beaten, on the road). I’m not saying Vrabel’s team will definitely continue to win games against lesser opponents, or that it’s all that great in Year 1, but the Patriots will keep competing —and, presumably, keep improving as the season goes on.
Should the recent officiating issues convince NFL owners to ban the tush push once and for all?
Silver: I mean … it’s tough to make a case for not banning it. Missing the obvious false starts is one thing; on Sunday, officials somehow allowed the Eagles to convert a fourth-down play even after the Giants’ Kayvon Thibodeaux ripped the football from Jalen Hurts’ hands. Hurts wasn’t down, and no whistle had sounded. Yet the officials allowed the conversion to stand, citing the fact that the quarterback’s forward progress had been stopped. Conversely, officials tend to allow the Eagles’ offense to keep pushing forward in such contexts, long after one might expect a play to be whistled dead. I understand the optics of banning a play that can’t be stopped by a team that won the most recent Super Bowl and has a chance to compete for another. That said, I believe we have reached an inflection point. The Brotherly Shove will likely be shoved out of the rulebook after the 2025 season.
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Nguyen: The Eagles shouldn’t get punished for the league’s inability to properly officiate the play. Would officials miss false starts or improperly call forward progress if the Eagles just ran normal QB sneaks? Some offensive tackles get a jump on their pass sets because they know the snap count, and that’s hard to officiate, too. I don’t see how changing the formation would make officials better at officiating it. The Eagles would likely still be the best QB sneak team in the league regardless of the formation.
Pompei: It was one thing when defenses couldn’t handle the tush push. It’s another thing now that officials can’t handle it either. In the offseason, two more votes from owners would have killed it. As of Sunday, it’s officially on life support. The Eagles have probably gotten away with at least three false starts on tush pushes this season. Nobody wants to see a critical game — especially a postseason game — decided on a questionable tush push call. The problem with the tush push is it’s become a weekly topic of conversation, and not in a good way. It’s time for it to go.
Are Aaron Glenn’s Jets turning the corner after a dramatic comeback win against the Bengals? Is owner Woody Johnson actually a master motivator?
Silver: Trash your quarterback publicly, only to watch him respond by putting up 39 points and engineering a stirring fourth-quarter comeback from a 15-point deficit, on the road? Yes, Woody, you’re an accidental genius, or something like that. In a game that will likely improve Justin Fields’ flagging Madden rating, the Jets showed some serious heart and gave Aaron Glenn his first victory as a head coach. To Johnson’s credit, he apparently (according to him) gives Glenn regular hugs and tells his rookie coach, “I believe in you.” Basically, it’s the opposite of how the owner treats Fields, who likely would have been benched had backup Tyrod Taylor not been hobbled by a knee injury. You can’t make this stuff up, but hey, Jets fans are used to it. They — along with the players and coaches, and especially Fields — deserve to enjoy this moment. Whether this is the start of something good remains to be seen, but at least it’s something.
Pompei: The game ball for this one should go to Glenn, not Johnson. What Woody said had been said a million times by sports talkers, social media posters, and fans in every section of MetLife Stadium. Words don’t win games. Coaches, quarterbacks and running backs do, and it was an amazing comeback victory for the Jets without two of their best, cornerback Sauce Gardner and receiver Garrett Wilson. It is possible that Glenn’s messages and methods finally are beginning to resonate with his team. It’s also possible the Jets will be a better second-half team than they have been in the first, but they need to clean it up defensively.
Nguyen: It was a great game for Fields and the Jets offense, but Glenn, who is a defensive coach, has to make his presence felt on that side of the ball. We know Fields is explosive, but he can be great in one game and put up a stinker in the next. They also strangely came back from a two-score deficit by running the ball rather than throwing it. They rushed for 181 yards in the second half. The Jets’ defense was shredded again today, giving up 398 yards and nearly eight yards per rush. They get credit for stiffening up toward the end, but they were terrible for most of the game. This isn’t the type of offense that you want in shootouts every week. A win like this could create some positive momentum, but it came after a strange week, with Glenn seemingly ready to bench Fields only for Taylor to not be able to go. A win is a win, but I’m not sure how much this one tells us about Glenn or his team.
The Ravens finally looked like themselves in a win over the Bears and could get Lamar Jackson back as soon as Thursday night. Do they still have hope to save their season?
Nguyen: Yes. The Steelers dropping a game against the Bengals last Thursday night was huge, and then the Ravens went and got a win with Tyler Huntley starting at quarterback. The rest of their schedule is favorable and Jackson should be back. They seem to have figured out some things on defense during the bye week. I loved the trade for safety Alohi Gilman. He’s a smart DB who can play deep and allow Baltimore to move Kyle Hamilton closer to the line of scrimmage. The run defense looked a lot better against a Bears team that has been running wild over the past couple of weeks. If Baltimore’s defense can at least play at an average level, the offense with Jackson can still be elite. With two games against the Steelers left, the Ravens control their own destiny. We’ll see how serious they are this Thursday against a potentially explosive Miami offense.
Pompei: ​​The Ravens are playing better on defense, which is where it’s always started for them. And they have the potential to play better still on that side of the ball. They have a solid roster and are well coached. It will be a surprise if they don’t continue the turnaround. They can and should go on a tear against five consecutive opponents with sub-.500 records. Then they will have a chance to prove themselves at the end of the regular season with games against the Steelers, Bengals, Patriots, Packers and Steelers. If Jackson and Derrick Henry play like they did a year ago, the Ravens will be in the playoff picture.
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Silver: Because they’re the Ravens, my answer is: Absolutely. This franchise and head coach have a track record of playing meaningful games in December and January, and with a transcendent player like Jackson, there’s a lot of internal belief that they can make a run and elevate when it matters. Losing Sunday (with Huntley at QB) would have put Baltimore in a tenuous position. Now — beginning Thursday night in Miami — the Ravens can envision a viable path to AFC North contention. They finish the season against the Steelers in Pittsburgh. By then, we might be watching a pair of playoff teams vying for a division title.
Is Kirk Cousins done? Should his performance on Sunday end the talk of him being a veteran option at the trade deadline?
Pompei: Cousins’ performance against a Dolphins defense that has been one of the worst in the NFL will give pause to teams considering a trade for him. There is a trend here, which should not be surprising given Cousins is 37 years old. But it’s not likely that he lost all his abilities since playing well for the Vikings in 2023 before tearing his Achilles. More opportunities for Cousins probably would equate to an elevated performance, but opportunities are unlikely to present themselves in Atlanta, assuming Michael Penix Jr. is ready to play next week against the Patriots.
Silver: Weirdly — and this clashes with the opinions of many NFL coaches and talent evaluators — I’m going to say no. Granted, the Falcons’ offense was completely flaccid against the Dolphins, and Cousins looked nothing like the quarterback who was playing at a productive level for the 2023 Vikings. Yet, as a rebuttal, I’d offer two words: Joe Flacco. At 40, he looked completely cooked while playing for the Browns early in the season. Then he got traded to the Bengals and completely revived their offense, which had been brutal with Jake Browning running the show. So yes, if you’re the Vikings, and you don’t believe J.J. McCarthy or Carson Wentz can get you to the playoffs, you’re still thinking about a potential Cousins reunion.
Nguyen: Agreed: Flacco looked like he was done at certain points with the Colts and Browns as well. Even though Cincinnati lost today, he’s given the Bengals life, and their offense is producing. Cousins still can produce in the right environment, but I wouldn’t count on him working any miracles. If the Vikings’ offensive line gets healthy, I think Cousins could step in and outplay Wentz and McCarthy. There’s always room in the league for older quarterbacks who know an entire offense and can operate it competently. Minnesota may be the only spot in which Cousins could work — he’s played at a high level in that system, throwing to Justin Jefferson — but the Vikings may be committed to seeing what they have in McCarthy. I don’t see another team that would trade for him.
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In the competitive world of tech hiring, entry-level engineers are finding that raw technical prowess is no longer enough to secure coveted positions at top firms. Prashanthi Padmanabhan, LinkedIn’s vice president of engineering, recently emphasized that while coding skills and academic credentials form a solid foundation, they must be complemented by softer attributes to truly differentiate candidates. Drawing from her experience overseeing engineering teams at the professional networking giant, Padmanabhan highlighted the growing importance of demonstrating real-world application through personal projects and interpersonal abilities.
These insights come at a time when the job market for new graduates is increasingly saturated, with AI and automation reshaping entry-level roles. Padmanabhan pointed out that recruiters are looking for evidence of how candidates have applied their knowledge beyond textbooks—think open-source contributions or side hustles that solve practical problems. This shift reflects broader industry trends where companies prioritize hires who can collaborate effectively in dynamic environments.
The Rising Bar for Soft Skills
Soft skills, often dismissed as secondary in engineering circles, are now front and center in hiring decisions. According to a report in Business Insider, Padmanabhan advises aspiring engineers to showcase communication, teamwork, and adaptability on their resumes and during interviews. For instance, she suggests articulating how a group project in college involved navigating conflicts or iterating based on feedback, turning abstract experiences into compelling narratives.
Industry experts echo this sentiment, noting that in an era of remote and hybrid work, the ability to convey complex ideas clearly can make or break a candidate’s prospects. LinkedIn’s own data, as referenced in the same Business Insider piece, shows that profiles highlighting collaborative successes receive more recruiter outreach, underscoring the need for engineers to build a personal brand that transcends code.
Personal Projects as Proof of Potential
Beyond soft skills, personal projects serve as tangible proof of an engineer’s initiative and problem-solving acumen. Padmanabhan recommends that entry-level applicants curate a portfolio of work, such as building apps, contributing to GitHub repositories, or even tinkering with emerging technologies like machine learning models. These endeavors not only demonstrate technical depth but also reveal a candidate’s passion and ability to self-motivate—qualities that are invaluable in fast-paced tech environments.
This approach aligns with advice from other sources, including a Business Insider interview with LinkedIn executive Aneesh Raman, who urges young professionals to embrace AI and continuous learning to stand out. By integrating such projects into LinkedIn profiles, engineers can attract attention from hiring managers scanning for innovative thinkers amid a sea of similar qualifications.
Navigating the AI-Driven Job Market
The integration of AI into engineering roles adds another layer of complexity for newcomers. Padmanabhan warns that technical skills alone “don’t cut it” in 2025, as automation handles routine tasks, leaving humans to focus on creative and strategic contributions. Entry-level engineers should therefore highlight experiences where they’ve leveraged AI tools to enhance projects, showing adaptability to this technological shift.
Complementing this, insights from ZDNET on LinkedIn’s Skills on the Rise report emphasize must-have competencies like AI development and people management, reinforcing Padmanabhan’s call for a well-rounded skill set. For industry insiders, this means rethinking talent pipelines to favor versatile hires over specialists.
Strategies for Building a Standout Profile
To translate these principles into action, engineers should optimize their LinkedIn presence strategically. Padmanabhan suggests using the platform’s features, such as featured sections for projects and endorsements for soft skills, to create a narrative of growth. Regularly engaging with industry content—commenting thoughtfully or sharing insights—can also boost visibility.
Furthermore, as detailed in a Forbes article on LinkedIn’s growth, consistent activity on the platform in 2025 can lead to organic opportunities, with algorithms favoring authentic interactions. This holistic strategy not only helps entry-level engineers land interviews but also positions them for long-term career success in an evolving field.
Implications for Hiring Practices
For companies, these trends signal a need to evolve recruitment processes. LinkedIn itself is adapting by refining its algorithms to surface candidates with diverse skill profiles, as noted in Hootsuite’s analysis of the 2025 LinkedIn algorithm. This could lead to more inclusive hiring, benefiting underrepresented groups in engineering.
Ultimately, Padmanabhan’s guidance serves as a roadmap for aspiring engineers: blend technical expertise with human elements to thrive. As the tech sector continues to innovate, those who heed this advice will likely emerge as the leaders of tomorrow, equipped not just with code, but with the vision to apply it meaningfully.
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Sensational singer Azeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley, has given girls advice on how to make their romance last long.

On his official social media handle on the famous social media platform, Twitter, the famous and award-winning artist hinted at this.
According to the controversial singer, any woman who wants to have a long-term relationship should be willing and ready to give her boyfriend other women so that he can have more women to enjoy, and if she does, she can be confident that her romance will last long.
He “kojosese” crooner wrote;
“Try to dey give ur boyfriend babes so the relationship will last longer”

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October 26, 2025 – The cryptocurrency market is abuzz with anticipation as XRP (XRP) positions itself for a potential historic double-digit rally. A confluence of groundbreaking developments, including the definitive resolution of its protracted legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), mounting expectations for spot XRP Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), and a surge in institutional adoption, has created a bullish sentiment that analysts believe could propel the digital asset to new heights. Currently trading in the range of $2.40 to $2.60, XRP has already demonstrated significant upward momentum, signaling a potential breakout that could redefine its market trajectory.
The immediate market reaction has been overwhelmingly positive, with XRP experiencing an 11.5% weekly surge and briefly claiming the spot as the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. This renewed optimism stems from the removal of major regulatory uncertainties and the increasing integration of XRP into traditional financial frameworks. For the broader crypto ecosystem, this development is monumental, as it underscores the growing maturity of the digital asset space and the potential for regulatory clarity to unlock substantial institutional capital, setting a precedent for other digital assets navigating similar regulatory landscapes.
XRP’s price action leading up to October 26, 2025, has been nothing short of remarkable. After defending a crucial support zone between $2.30 and $2.40, the digital asset has shown robust upward momentum, with a 3.42% gain on October 25 following a 4.84% rally the day prior. This recent surge pushed XRP to a multi-week peak of $2.65, with its market capitalization briefly soaring to nearly $159 billion. Over the past year, XRP has seen an increase of over 300-400%, hitting a 52-week high of $3.65 in July 2025.
Technical analysis reveals XRP is currently trading within a symmetrical triangle pattern, hinting at an impending decisive move. Key resistance levels to watch are around $2.55 and, more significantly, the $2.80–$2.90 range. A sustained breakout above these levels is widely considered a trigger for a substantial rally, potentially pushing XRP towards previous highs above $3.20 and beyond. Trading volume has also reflected this growing interest, with derivatives data showing open interest near $4.05 billion and futures trading volume up 54% to $7.7 billion, indicating strong demand for leveraged exposure.
The comparison to past events, particularly the periods following positive developments in the SEC lawsuit, suggests that regulatory clarity often acts as a powerful catalyst for price appreciation. However, the current scenario is amplified by the imminent prospect of spot ETF approvals and unprecedented institutional engagement, which collectively present a more potent bullish cocktail than previously observed. The sustained accumulation by institutional players, evidenced by on-chain data showing $3.5 million in net outflows from exchanges on October 25, further reinforces the narrative of reduced selling pressure and increasing buy-side demand.
The “XRP Army,” a fervent community of XRP holders and enthusiasts, has been particularly vocal and optimistic on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit. The prevailing sentiment is one of triumph and vindication following the successful resolution of the SEC lawsuit, which saw Ripple agree to a civil penalty of $125 million, a figure significantly lower than the initial $2 billion sought by regulators, effectively ending the five-year dispute in August 2025. This victory has fueled predictions of massive double-digit price targets, with many commentators envisioning XRP reaching $5, $10, or even higher.
Crypto influencers and thought leaders have largely echoed this bullish outlook, highlighting the significance of the regulatory clarity for the entire industry. The potential approval of XRP spot ETFs by asset managers such as Grayscale, Franklin Templeton, Bitwise, 21Shares, and WisdomTree, with decision deadlines between October 25 and November 14, 2025, has become a central theme in discussions. Bloomberg analysts currently assign a 95% probability of XRP ETF approval by the end of 2025, intensifying the excitement across crypto Twitter and Reddit.
Beyond price speculation, the positive developments are also impacting the broader Web3 ecosystem. Ripple’s strategic acquisitions, such as Hidden Road (now rebranded as Ripple Prime) and GTreasury, along with the launch of its USD-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, are expanding the utility and integration of XRP within institutional finance. The XRP Ledger (XRPL) itself has seen enhancements with version 2.5.0, introducing features like TokenEscrow and PermissionedDEX, designed to attract institutional users and developers, further strengthening the ecosystem’s foundation.
The short-term implications for the crypto market are clear: increased investor confidence in assets that achieve regulatory clarity. XRP’s journey could serve as a blueprint for other projects facing similar legal uncertainties. In the long term, the approval of XRP spot ETFs would be a game-changer, opening the floodgates for institutional capital and potentially leading to a re-rating of XRP’s value proposition within the global financial system.
Several key catalysts and developments are on the horizon. The most immediate are the upcoming decision deadlines for XRP spot ETFs, which fall between October 25 and November 14, 2025. An approval from even one major asset manager could trigger a significant price surge. Furthermore, Ripple’s application for a banking charter for “Ripple National Trust Bank” with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on October 23, 2025, could, if approved, grant it access to critical financial infrastructure like Fedwire and FedNow, immensely boosting XRP’s utility in cross-border payments.
Strategic considerations for projects and investors involve closely monitoring regulatory developments and institutional adoption trends. Projects within the XRPL ecosystem stand to benefit from increased liquidity and developer interest. Investors should be aware of potential volatility around ETF decision dates and regulatory announcements. Possible scenarios range from a conservative rally to $5-$10 post-ETF approval, representing a 92-316% increase from current levels, to more optimistic projections of $15-$20, or even $30-$50 if a Federal Reserve master account is secured, given the transformative impact on XRP’s utility.
For crypto investors and enthusiasts, the current period represents a pivotal moment for XRP. The culmination of a favorable legal outcome, the strong likelihood of spot ETF approvals, and Ripple’s aggressive expansion into institutional finance through strategic acquisitions and product launches like RLUSD, paint a compelling picture for future growth. The accumulation by entities like Evernorth Holdings, which plans to list on Nasdaq (NASDAQ: XRPN) in Q1 2026, further validates the institutional appetite for regulated XRP exposure.
The long-term significance of these developments extends beyond XRP itself. It signals a maturing crypto market where regulatory frameworks are becoming clearer, paving the way for greater institutional participation. This could accelerate mainstream adoption of digital assets, particularly those with established utility in payments and remittances. While October has historically been a challenging month for XRP, the current confluence of bullish factors suggests a potential deviation from this pattern.
Final thoughts underscore that XRP’s trajectory in the coming months will be a crucial indicator for the broader crypto market’s interaction with traditional finance. Important dates to monitor include the ETF decision deadlines (October 25 – November 14, 2025) and any updates regarding Ripple’s banking charter application. Key metrics to watch are trading volume, institutional inflows, and XRP’s ability to sustain price action above critical resistance levels. The stage is set for what could be a truly transformative period for XRP and the digital asset economy.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry significant risk.

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Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Florida Lotto Double Play  New Haven Register
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