PANews reported on January 30th that, according to an official Aster announcement, Aster's sixth and largest airdrop will begin on February 2nd. This phase is named "Convergence." The sixth phase will last for eight weeks (February 2nd to March 29th, 2026), distributing 0.8% of the total supply (approximately 64 million ASTER), with an optional six-month vesting period.

Macro analyst Luke Gromen’s comments come amid an ongoing debate over whether Bitcoin or Ether is the more attractive long-term option for traditional investors. Macro analyst Luke Gromen says the fact that Bitcoin doesn’t natively earn yield isn’t a weakness; it’s what makes it a safer store of value.“If you’re earning a yield, you are taking a risk,” Gromen told Natalie Brunell on the Coin Stories podcast on Wednesday, responding to a question about critics who dismiss Bitcoin (BTC) because they prefer yield-earning assets.“Anyone who says that is showing their Western financial privilege,” he added.Read more

