Regulations
Zimbabwe Central Bank Wants Citizens to Subscribe to Its Gold-Backed Digital Currency
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has said the tokens will be issued on May 8.
Israel Has Seized 190 Binance Accounts With Alleged Terrorist Ties Since 2021: Reuters
Israeli authorities say the accounts on crypto exchange Binance belonged to individuals affiliated with Daesh and Hamas.
3% Tax on Crypto Transfers Part of Kenya's Proposed Budget: Bloomberg
The nation's budget will be presented on June 8.
Wrapping Up Consensus 2023
Missed Consensus 2023? Catch up on some of the most important conversations here.
North Carolina House Unanimously Votes to Ban Digital Dollar Payments to the State
The House of Representatives of the U.S. state voted 118-0 to pass an amended version of a bill that initially sought to ban crypto payments.
Nigeria Approves National Policy to Create 'Blockchain-Powered' Economy
The policy announcement makes no mention of crypto, which the government cracked down on in 2021.
Supposed AI-Based Crypto Token Using Elon Musk's Image Targeted by Texas Securities Board
Five U.S. states are ordering TruthGPT Coin promoters to cease and desist using images of Elon Musk, Changpeng Zhao and Vitalik Buterin to promote what they describe as an investment scam.
U.S. SEC Changes Its Mind on Officially Labeling Digital Assets
The Securities and Exchange Commission was about to define “digital asset” but deleted it in the final version of a rule, reversing a move that might have started formalizing crypto’s role.
FTX Seeks to Claw Back Nearly $4B in Ongoing Bankruptcy Case
There will be a hearing on May 25 to discuss the motion by the FTX estate.
Ex-OpenSea Exec Convicted of Wire Fraud, Money Laundering in Insider Trading Case
Nate Chastain made approximately $50,000 by buying and trading non-fungible tokens with insider knowledge gained from his position at OpenSea.
