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

Coinbase Starts Crypto Trading Services in India

The announcement was made at an event in India's tech hub Bengaluru.

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Policy

New Singapore Crypto Law Requires Overseas-Only Operators to Be Licensed: Report

The city-state's Tuesday passage of the law means such companies will have to meet anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism measures, for which they were not previously regulated.

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Policy

Can India’s Controversial New Tax Law Be Challenged in Court? Yes, Say Crypto Lawyers

While the overall bill may not be suitable for a lawsuit, lawyers believe a 1% tax deducted at source may be.

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India Crypto Tax Guide 2022

Indian crypto investors will have to start paying tax now that the government has made the rules clear through the Indian Finance Bill 2022. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.

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Finance

Coinbase to Hire 1,000 People in India Expansion

The growth plan will quadruple the number of the exchange's employees in the country.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (CoinDesk archives)

Policy

Russia Sanctions Could Spur Use of Crypto: IMF's Gopinath

Gita Gopinath, the first deputy managing director at the IMF, says the Ukraine conflict could promote the wider use of crypto.

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Policy

Japan to Plug Loophole to Prevent Russia From Evading Sanctions Through Crypto: Report

Reuters reports a number of top government officials promising an imminent change to the country's Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act.

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Finance

India's Supreme Court Seeks Wallet Info From Suspect in $3.8B GainBitcoin Scam

Ajay Bhardwaj, the brother of Amit Bhardwaj, the primary suspect who is now deceased, has been asked to give his username and password to authorities.

Supreme Court of India (Shuttersock)

Policy

‘We Have Entered a Period of Pain,’ Says WazirX CEO of India’s New Tax Laws

Nischal Shetty, one of the most prominent figures in India’s crypto industry, talks candidly and at length about what’s at stake with the country’s new tax provisions.

WazirX CEO Nischal Shetty (WazirX)

Policy

India Passes Stiff Crypto Tax Laws Despite Industry Uproar

Amendments sought by the crypto industry were not adopted.

Parliament House in New Delhi, India (Unsplash)