Interest in space tourism is growing after Tron founder Justin Sun flew on Blue Origin in August 2025. Commercial offerings range from parabolic zero-gravity flights and stratospheric balloons to suborbital rides and paid stays on the International Space Station, with prices from a few thousand dollars to about $55 million per seat. The article draws a line between tickets on sale and services that have actually flown paying passengers, and highlights safety and operational track records.

Japan\'s Financial Services Agency has approved a fourth pilot project to use stablecoins for cross-border trade settlements, expanding tests into trade finance. The project will be led by TradeWaltz and involves Mizuho Bank, MUFG Bank and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp, among others. The initial scope covers receivables purchases and settlement between exporters and banks. The pilot begins in September 2026, with a trust-based yen stablecoin expected for commercial use in the fiscal year ending March 2027.