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Investors have withdrawn over $6bn from Binance’s BUSD token in the past month amid regulatory scrutiny.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.