
Jed McCaleb, the founder of Mt. Gox and Ripple, is investing $1 billion into his aerospace startup, Vast Space, which aims to construct the world's first commercial space station. McCaleb's investment is part of a larger commitment of approximately $3.2 billion from his cryptocurrency fortune. The success of Vast Space could lead to a lucrative contract with NASA to replace the International Space Station (ISS). However, if the venture fails, McCaleb risks losing $1 billion. His ambitious project highlights the intersection of cryptocurrency wealth and aerospace innovation.
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