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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Philippines SEC Cracks Down on Unregistered Crypto Exchanges as New Rules Kick In

The agency warned the public against engaging with unregistered crypto firms.

Skyline of Manila, Philippines. (Alexes Gerard/Unsplash)

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U.S. CFTC Considers Allowing Spot Crypto Trading on Registered Futures Exchanges

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission wants stakeholders to work with it to provide regulatory clarity on listing spot crypto assets.

Caroline Pham, acting chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission

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Hong Kong's Stablecoin Rules Kick In as It Looks to Establish Its Crypto Credentials

The new rules meal that stablecoin issuers will need to apply for a license in the region.

Hong Kong harbor during a sunrise (Manson Yim/Unsplash)

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Indonesia to Raise Taxes on Crypto Transactions: Reuters

Sellers using exchanges located in the country will have to pay a 0.21% tax on the transaction value, up from 0.1%, Reuters said.

Indonesia flag (Bisma Mahendra/Unsplash)

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Bank of Korea to Establish Virtual Asset Team as Lee Looks to Shape Crypto Regime: Report

The team will be responsible for monitoring the digital asset market and holding discussions on crypto-specific legislation.

The entrance to the Bank of Korea at night.

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Hong Kong Releases Guidance on Strict Rules for Stablecoin Issuers

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority encouraged firms that are fully prepared to apply for a stablecoin license to do so by the end of September.

Hong Kong harbor during a sunrise (Manson Yim/Unsplash)

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ECB Says U.S.-Backed Stablecoin Use in EU Could Weaken Its Monetary Autonomy

U.S. dollar stablecoins will cement their dominance unless alternatives like the digital euro arise, an adviser to the European Central Bank said.

European Central Bank building (Hans-Peter Merten/Getty Images)

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Revolut Makes Crypto Staking Available in Hungary After Restricting Services

The company had to restrict the majority of its crypto services for customers in Hungary earlier in July due to new legislation in the country being enforced.

Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky (Credit: Getty Images, Kimberly White)

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Yuga Labs Bored Ape Yacht Club $9M Win Against Ryder Ripps Overturned, Must Better Prove Trademark Infringement

Yuga Labs will need to continue defending its suit against Ryder Ripps, the creator of RR/BAYC.

Mutant Ape Yacht Club #3850 (Yuga Labs)

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Grand Jury Charges Pastor, Wife in Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Cryptocurrency Scam

Between January 2022 and July 2023, Eli and Kaitlyn Regalado allegedly solicited nearly $3.4 million from investors and mostly targeted churches.

Colorado, Ridgway, (Thomas Morse / Unsplash)