Blue Origin now accepts cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, for its New Shepard space tourism flights, partnering with Shift4 Payments for secure transactions. This move allows customers to book flights with digital currencies, requiring a $150,000 deposit. The initiative aims to broaden accessibility and integrate crypto into the luxury space travel market, offering an 11-minute suborbital experience.
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