29th September 2024 Digital Bytes

Digital money and the gig economy (Part 1) - the gig economy is growing as more staff work remote or hybrid and employees shift from traditional full-time employment to more flexible, short-term work facilitated by digital platforms such as Fiverr and Upwork. But, whilst the gig economy offers benefits such as autonomy, flexibility and accessibility to a wide range of workers, it also presents challenges such as income instability, lack of job security and exploitation risks due to the independent contractor status of gig workers. This article also points out the significant role digital money plays in this evolving labour market, with more insights in part 2.

Argentina's economic crisis: can digital currencies be the solution? - with severe inflation and economic instability, Argentina faces challenges similar to those of El Salvador and the Central African Republic (CAR). However, digital currencies, already widely adopted in Argentina, offer a potential solution to these economic wo…