Ben Piven
Al Jazeera English
New York, NY, United States
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US digital dollar: Will fiat currency ride the crypto wave?
Two major research projects are under way to see if the US central bank should begin minting digital money. → Read More
Bezos legacy gets mixed reviews as he exits Amazon CEO role
Admirers laud the Amazon empire Bezos built, but labour activists and monopoly watchdogs question how he did it. → Read More
The US is banking on G7 summit to revitalise transatlantic ties
G7 leaders are meeting to rally democratic spirits and develop deals on global taxes and COVID-19 vaccine distribution. → Read More
With Elon Musk set to host SNL, what’s behind the Dogecoin rally?
In the span of several weeks, the ‘joke’ coin has rocketed in value, with help from Musk and massive daytrader momentum. → Read More
Biden unveils $2T American Jobs Plan to boost infrastructure
The White House is set to announce big plans for everything from highway bridges to electric vehicle charging stations. → Read More
Virtual land and spaceships: NFTs and the new crypto frontier
A new twist on the American dream is taking root in virtual worlds, where investors buy parcels of land. → Read More
In extreme Texas cold, Green New Deal turns into hot potato
Democrats blame climate change for the historic freeze, but Republicans say clean energy worsened the crisis. → Read More
US lawmakers to grill key figures in GameStop stock probe
The US House Committee on Financial Services will question CEOs from Robinhood, Reddit and several hedge funds. → Read More
Doge days: Elon Musk and Tesla place double bet on cryptocurrency
With social media hype and big investment, Tesla’s eccentric CEO is betting that the future is crypto. → Read More
GameStop and the rise of Reddit-fuelled day traders
Many Reddit-based traders have found an increased appetite for risk after banding together to oppose Wall Street pros. → Read More
UBI: Is recession pushing the US towards permanent cash payments?
As Congress prepares to debate the next economic stimulus package, UBI pilot projects are underway. → Read More
US coronavirus 'czar' struggles to fix broken supply chains
Critics of the Trump administration say the armed forces should play a bigger role in the fight against coronavirus. → Read More
Despite long odds, Bernie Sanders refuses to cede Democratic race
Sanders and his fervently loyal supporters hope to influence policy and pursue the slim chance of a resurgence. → Read More
Analysis: A Democratic star rises in the coronavirus gloom
NY Governor Andrew Cuomo's briefings deliver a daily dose of measured rationality to assuage deep fears of coronavirus. → Read More
Coronavirus could destroy 10 million US jobs, economists fear
While experts disagree on the scale of the impact on workers, the hit is likely to be swift and severe. → Read More
Will a US airline bailout come with serious strings attached?
Airline workers and many economists say Congress should not just give a blank cheque to the struggling aviation sector. → Read More
Can Trump's plan to give away money ease coronavirus blow?
The White House pushes the prospect of $1,000 direct cash payments to Americans to cushion fallout from coronavirus. → Read More
New cruise line Virgin Voyages unveiled in shadow of coronavirus
Virgin Group's Richard Branson introduces a new leisure travel line, as the outbreak threatens global tourism. → Read More
Focus on Nevada, South Carolina after Sanders wins New Hampshire
Sanders, Buttigieg and Klobuchar have momentum while Warren and Biden scramble after losing steam. → Read More
Sanders wins in New Hampshire, narrowly beating Buttigieg
US Senator Bernie Sanders says victory in New Hampshire primary 'is the beginning of end of Donald Trump'. → Read More