#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
Astar updates token economic model: base stake rewards decrease from 25% to 10%
PANews, April 18 - Astar recently optimized its dynamic token economic model further through a governance update, aiming to enhance the long-term stability of the economy. The new dynamic inflation mechanism adjusts token rewards based on actual network usage rather than fixed issuance. This update lowers the basic component of staking rewards from 25% to 10%, while increasing the adjustable component to 55%, to help stabilize the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) and reduce unnecessary token issuance. According to previous news, Astar's proposal to optimize ASTR token economics and dApp stake mechanism has entered the voting stage.