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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Indian Central Bank Says Cryptos Could Lead to ‘Dollarization’ of Economy: Report

RBI officials said cryptocurrencies could undermine the central bank's capacity to regulate the flow of money.

Parliament House in New Delhi, India (Unsplash)

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India's Parliamentary Finance Body 'Chides' Crypto Industry in Meeting: Sources

The meeting was held in the Indian IT hub of Bengaluru, and was the second time the finance committee has met representatives of the crypto industry.

Parliament House in New Delhi, India (Unsplash)

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Algorand Scores FIFA Partnership, ALGO Price Surges

The blockchain will be a "regional supporter" for North America and Europe at this year's World Cup and an official sponsor of next year's Women's World Cup.

A roundabout in the town of Al Ruwais in the North of Qatar, the host venue for the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. (Robbie Jay Barratt/Getty Images)

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India Includes Crypto Businesses in New Rules for Cyber Security

The move is seen as a positive step that gives clarity to the crypto industry on several fronts.

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India to Give Clarity on Tax Provision Within Two Months: Sources

The 1% tax deducted at source has been the biggest pain point in the new tax rules for India's crypto industry.

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India Needs a Single Crypto Regulator, Says Polygon Co-Founder

A collective authority could encourage projects like Polygon to set up shop in India, co-founder Sandeep Nailwal told CoinDesk.

Sandeep Naliwal, co-founder Polygon (courtesy Polygon)

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Germany's Commerzbank Applies for Local Crypto License

If the license application is accepted, the bank would be authorized to offer exchange and crypto-asset services.

Commerzbank branch (Cineberg/Shutterstock)

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Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Raises Over $135M in New Funding Round

The raise brings CoinDCX's valuation to more than $2 billion, said co-founder and Chief Executive Sumit Gupta.

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Some Indian Payment Processors Cut Off Local Crypto Exchanges

The moves follow a new tax on crypto profits and come as regulators pressure the payments companies, sources say.

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Crypto Trading Volumes in India Collapse 10 Days After New Tax: Crebaco

The volume on WazirX, the country's largest exchange, has plunged by 72%.

Bangalore, Karnataka, India (Abdullah Ahmad/Unsplash)