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Amitoj Singh

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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Hong Kong skyline (Ruslan Bardash/Unsplash)
Policy
Regulations
Hong Kong Put Pressure on 3 Major Banks to Take On Crypto Exchanges as Clients: Report
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority put pressure on HSBC, Standard Chartered and Bank of China, according to the Financial Times.
Hong Kong skyline (Ruslan Bardash/Unsplash)
By Amitoj Singh
Jun 15, 2023 at 5:57 a.m. UTC
Jun 15, 2023
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Sydney Opera House in Australia (Stanbalik/Pixabay)
Policy
Regulations
Australia's Crypto Industry Body Denounces Recent Banking Restrictions
Blockchain Australia said it wants to tackle the issue "head-on by using real data," following reports that banks in the country were blocking payments to crypto exchanges.
Sydney Opera House in Australia (Stanbalik/Pixabay)
By Amitoj Singh
Jun 14, 2023 at 10:20 a.m. UTC
Jun 14, 2023
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MicroStrategy Executive Director Michael Saylor (CoinDesk)
CoinDesk News
Bitcoin
Crypto Industry Destined to Be Bitcoin Focused After SEC Actions: MicroStrategy Founder Michael Saylor
Last week, the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase.
MicroStrategy Executive Director Michael Saylor (CoinDesk)
By Amitoj Singh
Jun 14, 2023 at 9:02 a.m. UTC
Jun 14, 2023
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The world's leading economies are tackling stablecoin regulation. (Vector/Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
Stablecoin Regulation Is a Sticking Point Between the G7 and G20
Emerging economies in the G20 are concerned widespread stablecoin use may threaten their monetary policy, and are seeking stricter measures, two high-level officials privy to...
The world's leading economies are tackling stablecoin regulation. (Vector/Getty Images)
By Amitoj SinghYuki Kamimoto
Jun 8, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 8, 2023
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(Stanbalik/Pixabay)
Finance
Binance
Binance Australia Stops AUD Bank Transfers as Search for Payment Partner Drags On
Customers can still buy and sell crypto using credit and debit cards after the halt, which was announced last month.
(Stanbalik/Pixabay)
By Amitoj Singh
Jun 2, 2023 at 8:31 a.m. UTC
Jun 2, 2023
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(L-R) Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India and Nirmala Sitharaman, Indian Finance Minister at the G20 Annual Meetings, in Washington DC in October 2022. (Indian Ministry of Finance)
Policy
Regulations
India's RBI Intends to Push G-20 to Focus on Crypto's Macro Risks
The move is seen as a step to attract attention towards how crypto can hurt or change the global economy rather than just nations and customers individually, government source...
(L-R) Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India and Nirmala Sitharaman, Indian Finance Minister at the G20 Annual Meetings, in Washington DC in October 2022. (Indian Ministry of Finance)
By Amitoj Singh
May 30, 2023 at 12:02 p.m. UTC
May 30, 2023
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Indian politicians and policy makers at a crypto event by CoinDCX and Bharat Web3
Policy
Regulations
Indian Crypto Exchanges Are in Survival Mode, Trying to Extend Their Runways
CoinDCX, CoinSwitch, WazirX and other Indian firms CoinDesk spoke to think they'll survive the ongoing bear market – here’s how.
Indian politicians and policy makers at a crypto event by CoinDCX and Bharat Web3
By Amitoj Singh
May 29, 2023 at 2:00 a.m. UTC
May 29, 2023
RegulationsIndiaCryptoTaxFinance Ministry
Bulls fighting. (Bykofoto/Shutterstock)
Finance
Binance
WazirX's Battle With Binance Reignited After WRX Token Moved to "Innovation Zone"
They are 17 other tokens besides WRX that Binance has shifted to its innovation zone.
Bulls fighting. (Bykofoto/Shutterstock)
By Amitoj SinghShaurya Malwa
May 24, 2023 at 1:08 p.m. UTC
May 24, 2023
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(Shutterstock)
Policy
Regulations
Japan to Enforce Tougher Crypto Anti-Money Laundering Laws Next Month: Report
Earlier this month, global financial crimes watchdog FATF urged G-7 economies like Japan to lead by example to implement its controversial "travel rule" for crypto transfers.
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By Amitoj Singh
May 24, 2023 at 10:50 a.m. UTC
May 24, 2023
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Karachi, Pakistan - Nov 14, 2021: People are seen at a weekly Sunday bazaar in Bufferzone, an area of central Karachi of Sindh province in Pakistan
Policy
Regulations
FATF Did Not Require Pakistan to Ban Crypto to Stay Off Its 'Grey List'
Pakistan's Minister of State for Finance and Revenue has reportedly said crypto cannot be legalized in the nation due to conditions set by the global money laundering watchdog...
Karachi, Pakistan - Nov 14, 2021: People are seen at a weekly Sunday bazaar in Bufferzone, an area of central Karachi of Sindh province in Pakistan
By Amitoj Singh
May 24, 2023 at 8:12 a.m. UTC
May 24, 2023
RegulationsPakistanCryptoFATF