Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin has taken a major step toward modernizing payments. From now on, those booking a commercial flight aboard the New Shepard rocket can pay not only in traditional currency but also in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and selected stablecoins (USDT, USDC).

Cryptocurrencies Enter Outer Space

In a press release, Blue Origin announced a partnership with payment processor Shift4 Payments, allowing customers to easily pay for their space adventures using digital assets. Payments can be made via popular wallets like MetaMask and Coinbase Wallet, with the option available immediately for all new flight reservations.

The company emphasized that this move responds to growing demand for “easy and secure” digital payments that simplify the booking process.

“Cryptocurrencies are now a $4 trillion asset class, and their potential in the payments ecosystem is virtually unlimited,” said Alex Wilson, Director of Crypto at Shift4. He believes crypto and stablecoin transactions will become increasingly common, benefiting both consumers and merchants.

A Trend Reaching Beyond Earth

A similar step was recently taken by PayPal, which enabled cryptocurrency payments for merchants in the U.S. Such transactions could reduce reliance on costly credit card processing fees and speed up settlement.

Interestingly, Blue Origin’s decision to accept crypto comes shortly after Tron founder Justin Sun traveled aboard New Shepard, paying $28 million for his seat – at that time in traditional currency.

SpaceX Holds Bitcoin but Doesn’t Accept It Yet

This makes Blue Origin the first Bezos-owned company with direct cryptocurrency integration. His other giant, Amazon, does not currently accept or hold any digital assets as reserves.

Competitor SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, does not offer crypto payments but, according to Arkham data, holds 8,285 BTC worth nearly $1 billion. Musk’s Tesla also briefly accepted Bitcoin as a payment method in the past.

With its new payment system, Blue Origin is bridging the gap between space travel and the digital economy – allowing crypto enthusiasts to literally pay for their trip beyond Earth with their coins.

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