Founded in 2009, Bitcoin has become the virtual currency of choice for money launderers, criminals and terrorist organisations. But now, a new group might be trying to cash in. Last week, a cryptocurrency compliance...
Support for Tokyo Olympics fades as Japan issues state of emergency
January 23rd marks six months until the Tokyo Olympics are scheduled to kick off. Japan’s Prime Minister says the country is determined to host the Games. But with Japan issuing its second state of emergency in...
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Mass protest in Moscow in support of Alexei Navalny
Mass protests are being held in Moscow, calling for the release of the jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Sky’s Diana Magnay says police appear to be arresting protesters ‘at random’
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Japan denies Tokyo Olympic Games will be cancelled
Japanese officials have denied claims the Tokyo Olympic Games are being cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.