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Parity employee confirms mass layoffs after rumors initially denied

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Despite refuting earlier rumors of mass layoff s, a Parity employee shared with DLNews that the layoff s occurred prior to the company retreat.  One employee was quoted as saying the retreat gave “Hunger Game vibes.” Spending like a bull market An employee from the Polkadot development company, Parity Technologies, confirmed that the company was laying off the majority of its employees after it was revealed the company was spending money as though it had been in a bull market over the past 12 months. Parity employee s said that only the company's core engineering, developer relations, ecosystem operations and Asia teams were not laid off. — Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) October 18, 2023 A follow-up post from Wu Blockchain shares that only the company’s core engineering, developer relations, ecosystem operations and Asia teams were not laid off. You might also like: Parity Technologies decentralizes teams in Polkadot, refutes layoff rumors DLNews g...

We must rethink purchasing power parity (PPP) in the cryptocurrency era | Opinion

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Cryptocurrencies are promising a novel avenue for stabilizing global purchasing power parity amidst traditional economic turbulence. This article delves deep into the transformative capabilities of digital assets, identifying both potential opportunities and hurdles that lie ahead. Nestled securely and transparently within the realms of blockchain technology, digital assets are scripting a new global financial tale, one that surpasses geographical borders and paves the way for a redefined understanding of purchasing power parity (PPP). You might also like: Inflation and recession loom, Bitcoin remains stable Before delving further, it is crucial to comprehend the recent fluctuations in traditional economic measurements. A pertinent example is the notable decrease in the US dollar’s purchasing power, accentuating the necessity to adapt and evolve amidst changing economic landscapes.  Through the lens of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) — a barometer gauging th...