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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FCA Right to Propose Stop to Marketing Crypto as ‘Inflation Resistant,’ UK Industry Members Say
A long-running industry narrative is that limited-supply cryptocurrencies like bitcoin can hold their value against inflation – similar to gold or bonds.
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Hong Kong skyline (Ruslan Bardash/Unsplash)
Hong Kong Lawmaker Invites Coinbase to Apply to Operate in Region Amid U.S. SEC Crackdown
The company is excited to expand globally and wants to build in Abu Dhabi, Canada and Singapore, Coinbase's Vice President of International Policy said.
Hong Kong skyline (Ruslan Bardash/Unsplash)
Matthew Long, director of payments and digital assets at the FCA. (FCA)
Free Promotional NFTs, Crypto Airdrops Would Be Banned Under New UK Rules, Official Says
Crypto airdrops and NFTs themselves will not be banned, but using such incentives alongside promotions that encourage people to invest would be, said FCA's Matthew Long.
Matthew Long, director of payments and digital assets at the FCA. (FCA)
U.K. lawmakers appear to disagree on how to treat crypto. (Jorge Villalba/GettyImages)
UK Lawmakers Clash Over Government Plans to Regulate Crypto as Financial Services
While some lawmakers have aligned with the government’s proposal, others want the volatile assets to be treated as gambling.
U.K. lawmakers appear to disagree on how to treat crypto. (Jorge Villalba/GettyImages)
FCA building (FCA)
UK FCA Proposes Ban on Crypto Incentives in Tough New Marketing Rules
The Financial Conduct Authority said it will treat crypto like a high risk investment, and will consult on new guidance for its rules on promotions.
FCA building (FCA)
Kim Kardashian. (James Devaney/GC Images/Getty)
Kim Kardashian EMAX Suit to Proceed as Court Considers Updated Complaint
A California judge backtracked on a tentative ruling to dismiss the allegations against the reality TV star after receiving a more detailed complaint.
Kim Kardashian. (James Devaney/GC Images/Getty)
Sergey Nazarov (left) and Jonathan Ehrenfeld Solé (Chainlink Labs)
Swift and Chainlink Will Test Connecting Over a Dozen Financial Institutions to Blockchain Networks
In a new set of experiments, Swift will collaborate with major financial market institutions like the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), Australia and New Zeala...
Sergey Nazarov (left) and Jonathan Ehrenfeld Solé (Chainlink Labs)
UK Parliament Building and Big Ben, London, England (Ugur Akdemir/Unsplash)
UK Lawmakers Call for a Dedicated Government Role to Oversee Crypto Regulation
The Crypto and Digital Assets All Parliamentary Group released its long-awaited inquiry into crypto on Monday.
UK Parliament Building and Big Ben, London, England (Ugur Akdemir/Unsplash)
Nairobi, Kenya (Amani Nation/Unsplash)
Kenya Central Bank Takes Ambivalent Stance on Digital Currency
The allure of a CBDC is fading and issuing one "may not be a compelling priority," the bank said.
Nairobi, Kenya (Amani Nation/Unsplash)
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Team Behind Offshore Yuan, Hong Kong Dollar Stablecoins Detained by Chinese Police: Report
Earlier this year KuCoin closed a $10 million funding round into CNHC.
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