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

Ukraine Has Received Close to $100M in Crypto Donations

Ukraine's president "shares our vision" that the use of crypto could be an "economic breakthrough," according to the country's deputy minister at the Ministry of Digital Transformation.

Residents of Irpin flee heavy fighting via a destroyed bridge as Russian forces entered the city on March 7, 2022. (Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Policy

Dubai Adopts Initial Crypto Law, Establishes Independent Authority for Oversight

"The future belongs to whoever designs it," tweeted Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Dubai (David Rodrigo/Unsplash)

Finance

A New NFT Grouping Is Born: Minorities Promoting Their Cultures

Jews, turbaned male Sikhs, and hijab-wearing women are the first to explore digital extensions of their identities.

MetaSikhs (courtesy Amar Bedi)

Policy

Ukraine Is Buying Bulletproof Vests and Night-Vision Goggles Using Crypto

Some of the military suppliers to Ukraine have crypto accounts, said the Ukraine government.

Ukrainian flag patch affixed to flak vest in Odessa, Ukraine. (Scott Peterson/Getty Images)

Markets

First Mover Asia: China to Widen Test of Digital Yuan as Russia Invasion Spotlights Crypto’s Potential Role; Cryptos Decline

The country is close to approving trials of the central bank digital currency in a number of cities and regions; bitcoin and ether drop as risk-on appetite fades.

Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation wants crypto exchanges to block Russian users. (Lucy Shires/Getty)

Policy

Ukraine's Defense Ministry Decides Where Crypto Funds Are Spent

The government's crypto fund has received donations worth $16.8 million.

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Policy

Ukraine Lawyer Says Country Has Received Numerous Russian Wallet Addresses for Crypto 'Blacklist'

Ukraine also promised a reward for the information, but the exact amount will depend on how much is used for the military resistance.

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Policy

India's Top Court Queries Government on Crypto, but May Not Expect a Response

The question was asked during a bail hearing, and a court order didn't say it needed an answer.

Indian Supreme Court, New Delhi (iMetal21/Shutterstock)

Finance

Ukraine Asks Exchanges to Freeze Russian, Belarusian Crypto Accounts

Binance and Kraken won't freeze accounts for now, while DMarket will.

Kyiv, Ukraine, Feb. 25, 2022 (Anastasia Vlasova/Getty Images)

Finance

Binance to Donate $10M to Ukraine Refugees, Opens Crowdfunding Project

Binance said the money will be donated to NGOs on the ground to help refugees and children.

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