Camomile Shumba

Camomile Shumba

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.

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Tigran Gambaryan, Binance's head of crime compliance, is one of two executives detained in Nigeria. (Shutterstock/Consensus)
Binance Exec Tigran Gambaryan Denied Bail by Nigerian Court
The Nigerian court also ruled that the Binance exchange can be served the FIRS tax evasion charges through its executive Tigran Gambaryan.
Tigran Gambaryan, Binance's head of crime compliance, is one of two executives detained in Nigeria. (Shutterstock/Consensus)
Hong Kong harbor skyline view into Kowloon
Hong Kong Expands Cross-Border Digital Yuan Trial, Allows Residents to Set Up E-CNY Wallets
The pilot will also allow e-CNY wallets to pay retailers, but not person-to-person transfers.
Hong Kong harbor skyline view into Kowloon
Free Alex Pertsev poster spotted outside the courthouse (Jack Schickler/CoinDesk)
Crypto Community Voices Outrage at Tornado Cash Developer Verdict
Alexey Pertsev, a developer of Tornado Cash, was sentenced to 64 months in prison for money laundering.
Free Alex Pertsev poster spotted outside the courthouse (Jack Schickler/CoinDesk)
Free Alex Pertsev poster spotted outside the courthouse (Jack Schickler/CoinDesk)
Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev Appeals Guilty Verdict
Pertsev was found guilty of money laundering on Tuesday by a Dutch judge.
Free Alex Pertsev poster spotted outside the courthouse (Jack Schickler/CoinDesk)
Free Alex Pertsev poster spotted outside the courthouse (Jack Schickler/CoinDesk)
Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev Found Guilty, Sentenced to 64 Months in Prison by Dutch Court
Alexey Pertsev was first jailed in the Netherlands in August 2022.
Free Alex Pertsev poster spotted outside the courthouse (Jack Schickler/CoinDesk)
Labour Leader Keir Starmer Meets New Labour MP Chris Webb 16x9
Industry Stakeholders Believe a UK Election Won't Derail Crypto Plans
A U.K. election is expected to happen this year, but it likely won't change the trajectory of the country's crypto policy efforts.
Labour Leader Keir Starmer Meets New Labour MP Chris Webb 16x9
Nairobi, Kenya, Africa (Amani Nation/Unsplash)
Bitcoin Miner Marathon In Talks With Kenya to Help With Its Green Energy Ambitions
Kenya's President William Ruto also wants to build a regulatory framework for crypto, with Marathon's help.
Nairobi, Kenya, Africa (Amani Nation/Unsplash)
UK Economic Secretary Bim Afolami (UK Parliament)
UK Minister Says Government Only Has Time to Implement Stablecoin, Staking Legislation
Economic Secretary Bim Afolami said that the government could put through stablecoin and staking legislation in the coming weeks but will outline what more is coming later.
UK Economic Secretary Bim Afolami (UK Parliament)
Labour Leader Keir Starmer (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
UK Local Elections Show Swing to Labour With General Election Pending
The government, which has adopted a pro-crypto stance, must hold a general election by end-January.
Labour Leader Keir Starmer (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
Tigran Gambaryan, Binance's head of crime compliance, is one of two executives detained in Nigeria. (Shutterstock/Consensus)
Binance Nigeria Money Laundering Trial Delayed to May 17, Says Gambaryan Family Spokesperson
Binance's lawyer needed more time to look at evidence from Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
Tigran Gambaryan, Binance's head of crime compliance, is one of two executives detained in Nigeria. (Shutterstock/Consensus)