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Oppo’s latest flagship phone, the Find X6 Pro, launches in China with a massive 1-inch-type camera sensor and impressive telephoto and ultrawide camera specs. The phone also features a Hasselblad collaboration for portrait mode and boasts flagship-level specs, including Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and a 120Hz OLED display.

During Nigeria’s presidential and National Assembly elections, Galaxy Backbone blocked over 200 cyberattacks, according to the Managing Director, Prof. Muhammad Abubakar. The government-owned agency successfully protected its digital infrastructure against the attacks, with a committee formed to regulate digital activities and optimize technical services. The training aimed at reviewing performance and initiating alternative revenue generation means. Read more about the significance of cybersecurity in Nigeria’s digital age in this article.

WhatsApp has agreed to be more transparent about its privacy policy changes after complaints from European consumer bodies. The messaging service will explain changes to users’ contracts and how these could affect their rights. WhatsApp also confirmed that personal data is not shared with third parties or other Meta companies, including Facebook, for advertising purposes. The move comes as EU’s lead privacy regulator, Ireland’s Data Privacy Commissioner, directs Meta to reassess the legal basis of Facebook and Instagram’s use of personal data to target advertising in the European Union.

Coinbase has acquired One River Digital Asset Management to expand its services and leverage weak valuations in the digital asset industry. One River Digital Asset Management will become Coinbase Asset Management and operate as a fully-owned unit of Coinbase. The acquisition will provide institutional clients exposure to digital assets through investment products, and Eric Peters will continue to serve as CEO of Coinbase Asset Management and One River Asset Management. The move comes as the cryptocurrency exchange reported a fourth-quarter loss due to industry-wide downturn and regulatory scrutiny.

Investors have withdrawn over $6bn from Binance’s BUSD token in the past month amid regulatory scrutiny. New York’s financial regulator halted the issuance of the stablecoin due to unresolved issues with Binance’s relationship with Paxos, leading to BUSD in circulation falling by over a third. Analysts suggest that the outflow could affect Binance’s financial performance as BUSD is a significant part of its business. This comes as US authorities increase their scrutiny of the crypto industry, including stablecoins, which play a vital role in crypto trading. Coinbase also delisted BUSD due to no longer meeting listing standards.

YouTube Music is set to introduce a new podcast service for its 80 million paid subscribers, offering background listening for podcasts and advanced audio tools for creators. Paid users will be able to enjoy the service without ads, while non-paying users will need to bear with ads during their podcast streams. YouTube Music’s new feature aims to compete with Spotify by providing enhanced library tools for creators and appealing to its paid subscribers with an ad-free experience. Discover more about YouTube Music’s new service in this report.

Meta has introduced its first paid verification service for Facebook and Instagram users in Australia and New Zealand, with the goal of testing demand for premium features and generating additional revenue. The service provides users with a verified badge that protects against impersonation, offers direct access to customer support, and increases visibility. With a subscription price of $11.99 on the web and $14.99 on iOS and Android platforms, the rollout is expected to be gradually implemented, reaching 100% availability within seven days. Discover more about Meta’s new service in this report.