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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UK Banking Regulator to Propose Rules on Issuing, Holding Crypto

The U.K. government recently released a consultation on regulating the industry and a potential central bank digital currency.

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Regulación

FATF Agrees on Action Plan to Drive Implementation of Global Crypto Norms

The global financial crime watchdog's plenary, made up of 206 members including observer organizations like the UN, also agreed to take stock of what jurisdictions have been doing so far.

The FATF, a global anti-money-laundering watchdog, said many countries have failed to implement its standards for crypto. (NASA/Unsplash)

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Why Nigerians Aren't Turning to the eNaira Despite Crippling Cash Shortages

A lack of infrastructure, merchants and interest may all be reasons why more people in the country aren't using the digital currency.

A shortage of cash in Nigeria has prompted more Nigerians to use the country's digital currency. (TVC News)

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Retail Crypto Investors in Emerging Economies Hit Hardest by FTX, Terra Collapses: BIS

The crypto market lost more than $450 billion after Terra's implosion in May, 2022, and another $200 billion after FTX's bankruptcy in November, the report said.

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Many Existing Stablecoins Won’t Meet Forthcoming Global Standards: FSB

The international standard setter's recommendations for regulating crypto and stablecoins are set to be released in July 2023.

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Calm Before the Storm: Is UK’s Financial Watchdog Gearing Up for Enforcement Action?

The Financial Conduct Authority has largely been silent while its U.S. counterparts have been busy cracking down on crypto – but it has a list of 51 unregistered firms to act on.

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Global Standard Setters Will Team Up to Tackle DeFi Regulation: FSB

Decentralized finance “does not differ substantially” from traditional finance in its functions or vulnerabilities, according to the Financial Stability Board.

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UK Crypto Firms and Regulator Blame Each Other for Industry Exodus

Firms that tried, and failed, to register with the Financial Conduct Authority cite delays and poor feedback. The regulator says it rejected applications for failing to meet requirements.

Some of the U.K.'s crypto companies have found they can continue serving local users without having to go through the Financial Conduct Authority's registration process by simply operating out of a different jurisdiction. (Peter Cade/GettyImages)

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UK to Start Further Development Work on ‘Likely Needed’ Digital Pound

The Bank of England and the Treasury are inviting the public to weigh in on plans for a digital euro that can be used for payments and purchases.

The Bank of England is moving ahead with research into a possible digital pound. ( Kai Pilger/Unsplash)

Regulación

UK Crypto Rules Set a Modest Post-Brexit Divergence From the European Union

The industry is keenly watching divergences from Brussels in areas like stablecoins, lending and bitcoin disclosures.

The U.K. and EU are racing to regulate crypto. (narvikk/Getty Images)