In a compelling address, a Human Rights Foundation executive explained to US politicians how Bitcoin is emerging as a formidable tool against authoritarian regimes by offering an alternative to manipulated fiat currencies. “With Bitcoin, the ability of these leaders to do these things is completely decimated,” he said.
Saudi Arabia has executed a prominent journalist who was arrested in 2018 on terrorism and treason charges. Activists claim the charges were fabricated and that he was targeted over his tweets.
As the world observes the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, Taiwan and the United States affirm that the memories of 1989 endure. Both regions emphasize that the global community will never forget the pro-democracy demonstrators who stood in Tiananmen Square.
Iranian pop star Tataloo has been sentenced to death on appeal by Tehran’s First Criminal Court for “insulting Prophet Muhammad.” The escalation from an initial five-year imprisonment reflects a severe crackdown on artistic expression and dissent in Iran.
