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Russia will carry out its first experimental international payment in cryptocurrency by the end of this year, the head of the country’s central bank said on Thursday. Speaking at a press conference in Moscow she refused to give further details, citing commercial secrets.

Robinhood is expanding its crypto offerings by introducing Bitcoin and Ether futures. The new trading tools will include advanced derivatives for various assets, including the S&P 500 and oil. The announcement was made at the HOOD Summit conference.

Venezuelans are increasingly using Tether's USDT as a key source of dollar liquidity. The government’s efforts to control black market rates by injecting dollars into banks have had limited effectiveness. Tether adoption is rising as a preferred alternative to physical dollars in the country.

Radiant Capital has suffered a significant cyberattack, resulting in a loss of $50 million in assets. This is the second major hack for the protocol, following a $5 million loss earlier in January 2024. The rise of decentralized finance (DeFi) has led to increased hacking incidents.

South Africa achieved a remarkable upset by defeating six-time champions Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final. The match took place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. South Africa secured a dominant victory, winning by eight wickets.

Aliko Dangote's net worth has doubled to $28 billion. The increase in wealth follows the commencement of operations at his oil refinery. Dangote Refinery is Nigeria's highly anticipated oil project. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index reported the significant boost in Dangote's wealth.

China has urged India to approach Taiwan issues with caution following the opening of a Taiwan office in Mumbai. The new office is seen as a de facto consulate, raising concerns in Beijing. China warns against any official contacts between India and Taiwan that could disrupt Sino-India relations.