In a move that sends cryptocurrency to the cosmos, Jeff Bezos’ space travel company Blue Origin has partnered with payment processing giant Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR). The new collaboration, announced on Monday, allows customers to book extraterrestrial trips on Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket using popular cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, including Bitcoin (BTC/USD), Ethereum (ETH/USD), and Tether (USDT/USD).
This innovative payment option, powered by Shift4’s payments technology, is immediately available for all future commercial spaceflight bookings. The initiative is a direct response to a growing consumer demand for secure and convenient digital payment alternatives, especially for high-value purchases.”Crypto is now a $4 trillion asset class, and the sky is the limit when it comes to its potential in the current payments ecosystem,” said Alex Wilson, Head of Crypto at.
Customers can connect popular crypto wallets like Coinbase and MetaMask for direct payments, with transactions processed instantly and settled in U.S. dollars 24/7. This partnership not only broadens the payment options for adventurous travelers but also solidifies the integration of cryptocurrency into the luxury space tourism market.
August 2025, Cryptoniteuae
