Shift4 Vaults on Links with Blue Origin
Shift4 Payments, Inc. (NYSE: FOUR) shares moved sharply in the first hour Monday, as the company claiming to be the leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, and Blue Origin, the pioneering space exploration company, are working together to enable customers to pay in cryptocurrency and stablecoins for trips to space.
“Starting today and powered by Shift4’s seamless payments technology,” read this morning’s news release, “consumers can pay with popular cryptocurrencies and stablecoins like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, USDT and USDC for trips to space aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard.
“To date, more than 75 humans have boarded the reusable rocket to reach past the Kármán Line, the internationally recognized boundary into space. Customers will also have the option to connect popular wallets like Coinbase and MetaMask, ensuring instant, direct and secure payment processing.
“Our mission has always been to revolutionize commerce by simplifying the transaction process, and we’re thrilled to now extend that vision beyond Earth,” said Taylor Lauber, CEO of Shift4. “Together with Blue Origin, we are making space accessible to explorers around the globe. This partnership will enable adventurous travelers to book the adventure of a lifetime, no matter their preferred payment method - all with a simple, frictionless experience.”
“Shift4 has long been a leader in innovation,” concludes the release, “and this new integration effectively builds on its current capabilities and network of global partners to support customers around the world with next-generation payment solutions.”
FOUR shares hiked $1.67, or 2.1%, to $83.25.
