In an interview to Bloomberg News, Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson supported bitcoin saying it is a functional currency.
Two prominent space exploration companies including SpaceX and Virgin Galactic are both at the forefront of developing space crafts for commercial purposes.
Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit that specializes in small satellite launches is looking for a fresh round of funding that could raise the company valuations to $1 billion.
At the time of writing, as the market opened, Virgin Galactic (SPCE) shares are 19.26% up, trading at $19.60.
The latest TransferWise’s valuation totaled $5 billion, after the secondary share sale that saw investors buy equity from employees and early backers. However, the company has not yet been listed on an exchange.
Billionaire Richard Branson is going to join the line of investors who have raised millions for blank check companies.
Virgin Galactic (SPCE) now has new Chief Executive Officer and Chief Space Officer. SPCE stock is in the green.
Following the news about a new CEO, Virgin Galactic stock jumped. In the pre-market today, SPCE shares are trading nearly 1% up.
The new investment service from TransferWise will allow retail users to earn passive returns.
Virgin Galactic signed an agreement with NASA that will allow the space tourism venture to train astronauts for trips to the International Space Station. SPCE stock price is rising.
After SpaceX’s successful launch of its Dragon spaceship over the weekend, investors showed confidence in the private space exploration industry as Virgin Galactic shares rocketed northwards.