# Elon Musk has officially confirmed the plush dog Asteroid Shiba as the mascot of his space company, SpaceX.

*web3 · news · 2026-04-19 · U.Today*

## Key points

- Elon Musk officially named Asteroid Shiba the SpaceX mascot after responding to Liv Perrotti's questions.
- Asteroid Shiba-themed crypto meme coins surged on Ethereum, reaching a $160 million market cap post-announcement.
- Tottori Bank's use of XRP for cross-border remittances addresses Japan's labor shortage and payment delays.
- A KelpDAO exploit enabled unbacked rsETH tokens to be borrowed against, triggering $5.4B Aave outflows.

**Companies:** SpaceX, Ripple, SBI Remit
**Countries:** Japan, United States

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