Camomile Shumba

Regulatory Reporter, UK

Camomile Shumba is a CoinDesk regulatory reporter based in the UK. Previously, Shumba interned at Business Insider and Bloomberg. Camomile has featured in Harpers Bazaar, Red, the BBC, Black Ballad, Journalism.co.uk, Cryptopolitan.com and South West Londoner.

Shumba studied politics, philosophy and economics as a combined degree at the University of East Anglia before doing a postgraduate degree in multimedia journalism. While she did her undergraduate degree she had an award-winning radio show on making a difference. She does not currently hold value in any digital currencies or projects.

Latest from Camomile Shumba

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What Happens Next in COPA vs Craig Wright Trial is Down to the Judge

The Crypto Open Patent Alliance is seeking several court injunctions against Wright.

Mar 15, 2024

Craig Wright heading to COPA trial on March 1 (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)

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Hong Kong Regulator Says Crypto Exchange MEXC Has Been Operating Without a License

Last year, regulators in Japan and Germany also alerted consumers the exchange was unlicensed.

Mar 15, 2024

Hong Kong harbor skyline view into Kowloon

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Craig Wright Is Not Satoshi, Didn't Author Bitcoin Whitepaper, Judge Rules

COPA took Wright to court to try and prevent him from suing developers and other members of the crypto community, claiming intellectual property rights over Bitcoin's technology.

Mar 14, 2024

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Craig Wright's Counsel Hits Back at COPA's Fraud Allegations in Closing Argument

Anthony Grabiner alleged that some of COPA's fraud claims had no exact proof.

Mar 13, 2024

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South Africa Is Poised to License 60 Crypto Firms by Month End: Bloomberg

Crypto companies that wanted to continue operating in the country had to apply for a license with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority from June 1.

Mar 13, 2024

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NFT Providers May Need Registration to Comply With UK Money Laundering Rules

The U.K. started a consultation on its money laundering rules on Monday.

Mar 12, 2024

Crypto lobbying groups are arguing the Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority should rethink some of their ideas for regulating stablecoins. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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COPA vs Wright: What's at Stake as the Trial to Determine Satoshi's Identity Wraps Up

The Crypto Open Patent Alliance and Craig Wright will present their closing arguments this week in a case debating whether Wright is indeed Satoshi Nakamoto.

Mar 12, 2024

Craig Wright arrives at a London High Court for the COPA trial on March 1, 2024. (Camomile Shumba/ CoinDesk)

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Nigeria's Central Bank Enlists Gluwa Nigeria to Boost eNaira Systems, Adoption

Adoption of the central bank digital currency pales in comparison to cash use in the country.

Mar 7, 2024

Lagos, Nigeria (Nupo Deyon Daniel/Unsplash)

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UK Launches Consultation on Implementing OECD Crypto Reporting Framework

The U.K. government believes implementing the reporting framework could draw in £35 million ($45 million) starting from 2026.

Mar 6, 2024

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Binance Will Discontinue Its Nigerian Naira Services After Government Scrutiny

Two Binance executives were recently detained in the country, and the exchange’s CEO Richard Teng, has been summoned to appear before a committee.

Mar 5, 2024

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