Boom Bust – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Could rapid development of China’s digital currency threaten US’ global dominance? RT’s Boom Bust digs in

Posted on April 9, 2021April 9, 2021By Editor

While many countries around the globe are embracing the idea of having their own digital currencies, China has outpaced others in the race for a financial technology breakthrough with its digital yuan. … Read More >Could rapid development of China’s digital currency threaten US’ global dominance? RT’s Boom Bust digs in

Boom Bust digs into privacy issues of blockchain-protected digital ‘vaccine passports’

Posted on April 4, 2021April 4, 2021By Editor

South Korea announced it will roll out blockchain-protected digital ‘vaccine passports’ to immunized citizens, joining other nations introducing such certificates. This could allow travelers to show digital proof of vaccination. … Read More >Boom Bust digs into privacy issues of blockchain-protected digital ‘vaccine passports’

Ultimate spying gadget? Boom Bust explores Chinese concerns over Tesla cars

Posted on March 27, 2021March 27, 2021By Editor

As Tesla’s growing operations expand in China, CEO Elon Musk has vowed to halt production immediately if it ever emerges that his products are being used for spying. … Read More >Ultimate spying gadget? Boom Bust explores Chinese concerns over Tesla cars

RT’s Boom Bust looks at the battle between Amazon and its workers over better pay and benefits

Posted on March 26, 2021March 27, 2021By Editor

The latest Amazon workers’ strike in Italy is a sign of the increasing pressure the e-commerce giant faces in Europe and the US over alleged labor law violations, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. … Read More >RT’s Boom Bust looks at the battle between Amazon and its workers over better pay and benefits

Why did Washington sanction Beijing officials over Hong Kong just hours before talks? RT’s Boom Bust finds out

Posted on March 22, 2021March 22, 2021By Editor

The White House sanctioned 24 Chinese officials just a day before US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s meeting in Alaska with top Chinese diplomats. … Read More >Why did Washington sanction Beijing officials over Hong Kong just hours before talks? RT’s Boom Bust finds out

Is Facebook’s ‘unregulated’ monopoly simply killing all competitors? Boom Bust digs in

Posted on March 14, 2021By Editor

Mollye Barrows of America’s Lawyer gives her insight into the fight over tech regulation as Facebook vows to combat proposed measures from the US government. … Read More >Is Facebook’s ‘unregulated’ monopoly simply killing all competitors? Boom Bust digs in

Why does every American president promise to bring the economy back? Boom Bust explores

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021By Editor

The massive $1.9 trillion stimulus bill has made its way through both houses of Congress and is expected to become law on Friday. Boom Bust talks to Professor Richard Wolff, host of the Economic Update, about the relief bill. … Read More >Why does every American president promise to bring the economy back? Boom Bust explores

US & China moving from tariff war to technology war, economics professor tells Boom Bust

Posted on March 6, 2021March 6, 2021By Editor

Technology is one of the major issues being discussed by China at its national congress this week. The government sees the sector as critical to its drive for modernization and self-reliance over the next decade and a half. … Read More >US & China moving from tariff war to technology war, economics professor tells Boom Bust

Who is the winner in Facebook v Australia news battle? RT’s Boom Bust finds out

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021By Editor

Australian lawmakers finally passed a hotly-debated law that forces tech giants to pay publishers for their content, potentially setting the stage for similar legal action in other countries. … Read More >Who is the winner in Facebook v Australia news battle? RT’s Boom Bust finds out

Could Boeing win back public trust, or is it lost forever? RT’s Boom Bust explores

Posted on February 27, 2021February 27, 2021By Editor

An investigation is underway into an incident that saw one of the engines of a United Airlines Boeing 777 suffer a catastrophic failure and explode mid-flight over the US city of Denver this past weekend. … Read More >Could Boeing win back public trust, or is it lost forever? RT’s Boom Bust explores