Founder of Ripple, Jed McCaleb, has pledged US $1 billion to launch the private space station Haven-1 – a significant event for both the financial technology and aerospace sectors. Vast Space, the company established by McCaleb, is set to place Haven-1 into orbit by May 2026. This project represents a fusion of cryptocurrency success and advanced technology, opening new avenues for collaboration with industry leaders such as SpaceX and potentially NASA.