Does WhatsApp use encryption?

Well, yes and no. WhatsApp does still utilize end-to-end encryption, but it collects more metadata on you than apps like Signal. WhatsApp’s encryption doesn’t protect you from that kind of data collection—and all that metadata now gets shared with WhatsApp’s parent company Facebook.

What's the new crypto payment service?

The new payment service marks yet another example of how digital currencies are becoming more accepted in the mainstream U.S. financial scene. The crypto feature will be powered by Novi, a recently launched digital wallet owned by What'sApp parent company Meta (formerly Facebook) that people can use to send money internationally.

Will what'sapp's crypto feature work in Guatemala?

The crypto feature will be powered by Novi, a recently launched digital wallet owned by What'sApp parent company Meta (formerly Facebook) that people can use to send money internationally. The company began testing Novi six weeks ago among a select group of users in Guatemala and the U. S.

Is crypto a good investment for retail investors?

Ethereum and dogecoin also hit record-high prices earlier this year, while celebrities including Snoop Dogg, Paris Hilton, Kanye West and others have thrown their names behind digital currencies of their liking. Still, a new poll found that money managers believe that highly volatile crypto is not a good option for most retail investors.