Amitoj Singh

Amitoj Singh is a CoinDesk reporter focusing on regulation and the politics shaping the future of finance. He also presents shows for CoinDesk TV on occasion. He has previously contributed to various news organizations such as CNN, Al Jazeera, Business Insider and SBS Australia. Previously, he was Principal Anchor and News Editor at NDTV (New Delhi Television Ltd.), the go-to news network for Indians globally. Amitoj owns a marginal amount of Bitcoin and Ether below CoinDesk's disclosure threshold of $1,000.

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Finance

Indian Crypto Exchange Giottus Says It Will Provide Proof of Reserves, While Rivals Remain Silent

While lesser known than many, Giottus is among the top 10 cryptocurrency exchanges in India.

The Internet and Mobile Association of India has disbanded its body representing India's crypto industry. (Laurentiu Morariu/Unsplash)

Finance

India's Crypto, Web3 Industry Forms New Advocacy Body

A previous organization representing the industry was disbanded earlier this year.

Bangalore, Karnataka, India (Abdullah Ahmad/Unsplash)

Policy

India Considers Taxing Crypto Income From Businesses Headquartered Elsewhere

The government has invited comments on the draft from stakeholders and the general public.

The Internet and Mobile Association of India has disbanded its body representing India's crypto industry. (Laurentiu Morariu/Unsplash)

Policy

Indian Finance Minister Says Crypto Regulation Should Be an International Priority

The country will host next year's G-20 summit and thus help shape the agenda.

Indian Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman (IMF Photo/Cliff Owen)

Policy

Crypto Regulation Will Be a Priority for G-20 Under India Presidency, Official Says

India is set to take over the presidency of the intergovernmental group for one year starting in December.

The Internet and Mobile Association of India has disbanded its body representing India's crypto industry. (Laurentiu Morariu/Unsplash)

Policy

Privacy Protection a Top Issue for Digital Yuan: China's Central Bank Governor

"We must strike a delicate balance between protecting privacy and combating illicit activities," said Yi Gang.

(Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)

Policy

Crypto-Linked Terror Attacks Probably Quadrupled, UN Official Says: Report

As many as 20% of terror attacks may be financed by crypto, up from 5% a few years ago, said Svetlana Martynova.

United Nations building (Amitoj Singh/CoinDesk)

Policy

India's Central Bank to Start Wholesale CBDC Pilot Nov. 1

A pilot for a retail version will start within a month.

Reserve Bank of India (Shutterstock)

Policy

India Seeing Spike in Drug Smuggling Using Crypto, Home Minister Says

Amit Shah made the remarks as authorities are reportedly looking at three Indian crypto exchanges for allegedly facilitating transactions of illegal drugs.

Amit Shah speaking at a regional meeting on drug trafficking and national security in Gujarat, India. (Twitter.com/AmitShah)

Policy

Crypto Predictions Site Polymarket Foresees Republicans Winning Both Senate and House

The site is giving an overall 64% chance to Republicans for taking control of Congress.

Los intentos de la Cámara de Representantes de los Estados Unidos para controlar a las stablecoins podrían convertirse en un proyecto de ley. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)