September 2021
Bitcoin becomes official currency
El Salvador becomes the first country in the world to accept Bitcoin as an official currency.
Pandora Papers
Journalists publish a set of 11.9 million documents leaked from 14 financial services companies known as the Pandora Papers, revealing offshore financial activities that involve multiple current and former world leaders.
Historic AUKUS pact
A trilateral security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States is formed, to counter the influence of China.
UEFA Nations League Finals
The 2021 UEFA Nations League Finals is held in Italy, and is won by France.