Ocean Independence now accepts cryptocurrency payments

Leading luxury yachting company Ocean Independence is now offering clients the option of payment with cryptocurrencies. The company is working in partnership with Austria-based Salamantex GmbH, who will manage the systematic processing of payments.

Peter Hürzeler, managing partner at Ocean Independence, commented, "Cryptocurrencies have become an integral part of today's world and will become increasingly important. Therefore, it stands to reason that our clients are now able to pay for their yacht purchase and yacht charter with this type of currency. As one of the first yachting companies to take this step, we are delighted to facilitate the acceptance of most common cryptocurrencies."

Currently, there are thousands of different cryptocurrencies worldwide, all with different functions. For example, Bitcoin and Litecoin serve primarily as a digital currency or store of value and thus offer the same application possibilities as classic money or gold.

Cryptocurrencies are completely suitable as a modern means of payment, which, thanks to a decentralised structure, does not require a bank or other intermediaries. In everyday life, a transaction with cryptocurrencies works in the same way as a classic payment or a normal transfer.

Goerg Oehme, team leader and specialist yachting division member, commented, "Payment in crypto allows for much faster settlement confirmation compared to payment by bank transfer, and the ability to pay in cryptocurrency will potentially attract new charter clientele, we are very pleased that Ocean Independence has now introduced the process.”

Ocean Independence is a full-service superyacht brokerage company, specialising in yacht sales, charter, new build and management. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the luxury yachting sector, it has the largest crewed charter fleet in the world and a team that combines more years of marine expertise than any other brokerage company globally.

For more information, visit Ocean Independence.

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