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Blue Origin, the aerospace company founded by Jeff Bezos, announced Monday it will now accept cryptocurrencies and stablecoins for commercial flights on its New Shepard rocket. Powered by Shift4 Payments, the new system supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, USDT, and USDC, with wallet options like Coinbase and MetaMask. The move comes after more than 75 passengers have already crossed the Kármán Line through the New Shepard program.
TRON founder Justin Sun recently became the youngest Chinese commercial astronaut on Blue Origin’s 14th human spaceflight. Shift4 CEO Taylor Lauber called the partnership a milestone in making transactions simpler, stating, “We’re thrilled to extend that vision beyond Earth.” The initiative is designed to meet growing demand for secure, seamless digital payments in high-value experiences like space tourism.
Alex Wilson, Head of Crypto at Shift4, highlighted the $4 trillion crypto market’s potential, noting that such payments offer financial benefits for both consumers and merchants. The integration opens the door for space travelers to book future New Shepard flights entirely with digital assets.
