Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said he reviewed a large SpaceX-linked spaceflight project to promote Cardano and the privacy-focused sidechain Midnight, but it did not go ahead. He said talks were halted because pricing and market conditions did not match, not because a contract collapsed. The plan would have involved token holders and astronaut training, and considered cooperation with VAST Space.

Retail shareholders in South Korea\'s game industry are stepping up collective action as weak share prices persist and calls to boost shareholder value grow. Investors in Pearl Abyss, Devsisters and Wemade have demanded shareholder meetings, buybacks and cancellations of treasury shares, limits on executive pay and disclosure on new game development. Some companies have responded with shareholder return plans, meetings and cost-cutting steps, while broader pressure on the sector is spreading.