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

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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Policy

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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Policy

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)

Finance

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)

Finance

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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Finance

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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Finance

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)

Tech

Multiple Indian Official Twitter Accounts Hacked, NFT Content Posted

Accounts of a high-profile state chief minister, political parties and government institutions were compromised.

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Finance

UPI Was Central to Coinbase India Launch; Now the Crypto Exchange Says It's 'Unavailable'

Coinbase India's trading launch hits yet another snag.

Bangalore, Karnataka, India (Abdullah Ahmad/Unsplash)

Finance

Coinbase's Trading Launch in India Hits Snag With Payments System

The entity that governs UPI, India's payment system, say it's "not aware" of any crypto exchange using the system.

Bangalore, Karnataka, India (Abdullah Ahmad/Unsplash)