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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Policy

US Judge Removes Legal Firm Roche Freedman From Class Action Against Tether, Bitfinex: Report

The firm was removed even after its controversial founder Kyle Roche filed to withdraw from the case.

French authorities sentenced two men to jail for using crypto to fund terrorism in Syria (Shutterstock)

Policy

Police Complaints in This Indian District Are Going on the Polygon Blockchain

"This is very close to my heart," tweeted Polygon's co-founder Sandeep Nailwal, citing corruption in local police departments that can lead to the manipulation of public complaints.

The Taj Mahal in Agra, India (Sylwia Bartyzel/Unsplash)

Finance

Singapore-Based Crypto Investment Startup Pillow Raises $18M Series A

The funding round was co-led by Accel and Quona Capital with participation from Jump Capital and Elevation Capital.

(Allen Taylor/Unsplash)

Policy

Blockchain.com Wins Singapore License

The news means two exchanges in two days – Coinbase the other one – have received in-principle approval to operate in that country.

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Policy

$4M in Crypto Sent to Pro-Russia Militias in Ukraine: Report

Millions of dollars continue to be sent to paramilitary groups that are often officially sanctioned, the report said.

Refugees fleeing Ukraine since the Russian invasion (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Policy

India's Central Bank Crystalizes CBDC Vision in Concept Note

"Currently, we are at the forefront of a watershed movement in the evolution of currency that will decisively change the very nature of money and its functions," said the RBI.

India's Enforcement Directorate has frozen bank accounts related to WazirX. (Renzo D'Souza/Unsplash)

Policy

Partnership to Operate Malaysia's National Blockchain Infrastructure Sealed

Malaysia’s national blockchain infrastructure will be for all levels of government and commercial sectors.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Meric Dagli/Unsplash)

Finance

Stablecoin Issuer MakerDAO to Invest $500M in US Treasurys, Corporate Bonds

The move is a way for Maker to diversify its balance sheet and make the backing of its stablecoin more stable.

MakerDAO founder Rune Christensen (CoinDesk TV)

Finance

Indian Crypto Exchange WazirX Lays Off Roughly 40% of Its Employees: Sources

The eliminated workers were told they would be paid for 45 days.

WazirX CEO Nischal Shetty (WazirX)

Policy

Binance Registers in New Zealand and Opens Local Office

Binance has recently made similar moves toward global expansion in France, Italy and Spain, among others.

Auckland, New Zealand (Dan Freeman/Unsplash)