#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
Arca criticizes Circle for the low IPO allocation, stating it will switch to USDT.
PANews reported on June 6 that, according to The Block, Circle performed strongly on the first day of listing on the U.S. stock market, raising more than $1 billion, but its long-term partner Arca only received $135,000 in placement shares, far lower than its $10 million subscription application. Jeff Dorman, Arca's chief investment officer, publicly stated that Circle "prioritizes traditional financial institutions" and has "no respect" for crypto-native institutions, and announced that he will close his Circle account and switch to alternative stablecoins such as USDT.