Aster Launches Automatic Buyback Mechanism
Aster has launched a Strategic Buyback Reserve mechanism. As part of the fifth phase of its buyback plan, the platform will now automatically use 20% to 40% of its daily revenue to repurchase $ASTER tokens.
The initial on-chain buyback has been executed via the address 0x5E4969C41ca9F9831468B98328A370b7AbD5a397. This initiative aims to respond dynamically to market conditions, reduce the circulating supply of tokens, and bolster the confidence of long-term holders.
Potential Changes in Federal Reserve Leadership
On January 19th, White House economic advisor Hassett indicated that he is more likely to remain in his current position, suggesting he may be withdrawing from consideration for the role of Federal Reserve Chair.
Data from prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket shows that former board member Kevin Warsh is now the leading candidate, with his chances of being appointed estimated at approximately 60%. This places him ahead of Hassett, whose chances are around 15% to 16%, and incumbent board member Waller, at 13% to 14%.
Current Fed Chair Jerome Powell's term is set to expire on May 15th, and President Trump is expected to announce his successor sometime this month.
X Updates Creator Revenue Sharing Rules
Nikita Bier, X's Product Manager and a Solana Consultant, has announced updates to the platform's creator revenue sharing calculation rules. Under the new guidelines, replies will no longer be considered as revenue-generating. Instead, revenue will be solely based on timeline views from verified users (Premium subscribers).
However, if a reply itself appears on a Premium user's timeline, it will still contribute to the creator's revenue.
Bitcoin Hashrate Declines Amidst AI Competition
The Bitcoin network's hashrate has recently fallen below 1 ZH/s (1,000 EH/s), reaching its lowest point since September 2025.
Analysis suggests that miners are facing profit pressures and are redirecting their electricity resources towards Artificial Intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing. Despite four reductions in mining difficulty since last November and a recent increase in the price per hashrate to $40 per PH/s per day, the overall hashrate has still decreased by nearly 15% from its peak in October of the previous year.
The founder of Standard Hash commented that AI has emerged as a significant competitor for electricity resources, intensifying the survival challenges for mining companies.