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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Craig Wright heading to COPA trial on March 1  (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)
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.
Craig Wright heading to COPA trial on March 1  (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)
Hong Kong harbor skyline view into Kowloon
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.
Hong Kong harbor skyline view into Kowloon
Craig Wright heading to COPA trial on March 1  (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)
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 technolo...
Craig Wright heading to COPA trial on March 1  (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)
Craig Wright heading to COPA trial on March 1  (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)
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.
Craig Wright heading to COPA trial on March 1  (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)
South Africa Flag (Den Harrson/Unsplash)
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.
South Africa Flag (Den Harrson/Unsplash)
The U.K. is sharpening its approach for crypto (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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.
The U.K. is sharpening its approach for crypto (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
Craig Wright arrives at a London High Court for COPA trial (Camomile Shumba/ CoinDesk)
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.
Craig Wright arrives at a London High Court for COPA trial (Camomile Shumba/ CoinDesk)
Lagos, Nigeria (Nupo Deyon Daniel/Unsplash)
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.
Lagos, Nigeria (Nupo Deyon Daniel/Unsplash)
UK London (Artur Tumasjan / Unsplash)
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.
UK London (Artur Tumasjan / Unsplash)
Richard Teng (Binance)
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.
Richard Teng (Binance)