https://t.co/FafmHI0nHv [Topic for 6/18] Aster introduces AST buyback and burn mechanism, U.S. housing bill includes CBDC prohibition clause, SBF reportedly plans to issue tokens after release (audio news) WebX STUDIO [Comprehensive Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Program] #AISummary Summary of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news 🔳 Program Overview The New Economy Editorial Team introduces daily news on cryptocurrencies and blockchain, and this episode also recommends a podcast for easy access to economic updates. 🔳 Aster’s New Tokenomics The decentralized exchange Aster has implemented a mechanism allocating 99% of its fee revenue to buy back and burn its native token, AST, aiming to reduce the total supply from 8 billion to 3 billion tokens. 🔳 U.S. Housing Bill and CBDC Prohibition Clause A provision restricting the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC until the end of 2030 has been included in a major U.S. housing policy bill, linking housing policy discussions with digital financial regulation. 🔳 SBF’s Post-Release Plans Reported Reports surfaced that FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried discussed plans to issue his own cryptocurrency after release from prison; however, it remains unclear whether this is a genuine plan or a joke, with low legal feasibility expected. 🔳 Moody’s On-Chain Credit Ratings Moody’s has enabled its credit ratings to be utilized on Solana, partnering with Algorand to integrate rating data directly into tokenized assets such as bond instruments. 🔳 MAS Warning to Bybit The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) added Bybit to its investor warning list, cautioning users against mistakenly believing the platform is authorized or regulated by MAS. 🔳 Nigeria’s Stablecoin Adoption In Nigeria, USD-pegged stablecoins are increasingly used to reduce remittance costs and preserve currency value; the IMF has noted their convenience while highlighting risks to monetary policy and illicit finance. 🔳 HYPE ETF Fund Flows The HYPE spot ETF linked to Hyperliquid attracted approximately $180 million in net inflows within about one month of listing, maintaining positive inflow momentum even as other Bitcoin ETFs experienced outflows. 🔳 SHIMENAWA’s Use in Wine SBI Traceability’s blockchain service, SHIMENAWA, has been adopted by wineries in Nagano Prefecture, enabling consumers to access information about wine production and the winemaker’s philosophy via NFC tags. 🔳 SHIMENAWA’s Use in Jewelry SHIMENAWA has also been implemented for LFC JAPAN’s natural turquoise jewelry, aiming to digitize long-term storage of product information and seamless data transfer during secondary market transactions—tasks previously difficult with paper certificates. 🔳 Bybit’s RWA Service Bybit has launched an asset management service in partnership with Plume and Digifit, allowing users to invest in tokenized bond funds using USDC; however, principal and returns are not guaranteed. 猊 Domestic Exchange Service Updates CoinTrade has begun supporting Algorand staking, while BitBank warned users that using its account for deposits/withdrawals to or from betting-style prediction markets like Polymarket may result in account suspension. 猊 Fidelity’s MMF Fidelity-affiliated trusts have launched a money market fund designed to hold reserve assets backing stablecoins, with plans to invest in short-term U.S. Treasuries and government-backed MMFs. 猊 DBS Bank’s Tokenized Gold Singapore’s DBS Bank plans to offer tokenized gold-backed products to individuals starting in late 2026, featuring small-denomination investments, 24/7 trading, and options for physical redemption. 猊 Allbirds’ AI Transition Allbirds has rebranded as Smartbird, clearly pivoting toward becoming an AI infrastructure company by appointing a former AWS executive as CEO and expanding its fundraising efforts. 猊 Program Announcement An open recording of the podcast will be held on June 19 at Yotsuya Sanchome, with further details available on The New Economy’s website.