#May CPI Incoming#
This Wednesday, the U.S. will release May CPI data — a key test for rate cut expectations. Cleveland Fed forecasts 2.4% YoY CPI (up from 2.3%), with core CPI flat.
💬 If inflation beats expectations, will the Fed still cut in June? Will you stay on the sidelines or take early action?
#Tech Giants Eye Stablecoins#
Apple, Google, Airbnb, and X are in talks to integrate stablecoins into their payment systems, aiming to cut fees and streamline global payments. Following Circle’s IPO surge, stablecoins are quickly gaining traction across tech and finance.
💬 Could stablecoins be
The decentralization data and identity protection platform Via Science has completed a $28 million Series B funding.
PANews March 19 news, according to Citybiz, Via Science, Inc. (VIA) has completed a $28 million Series B funding round to accelerate the development of its data and identity protection platform aimed at governments and enterprises. Investors in this round include Bosch Ventures (leading), BMW i Ventures, MassMutual Ventures, and Sentinel Global. New investors completed this minority equity investment alongside Westly Group and some existing investors. According to reports, VIA's decentralized identity management combines end-to-end quantum-resistant encryption technology to ensure access and privacy for authorized parties while achieving enterprise-level auditability and control. VIA claims that its decentralized, zero-trust architecture "has been rigorously tested by the U.S. Department of Defense."