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Amitoj Singh

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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CEO of Binance Changpeng Zhao at Consensus Singapore 2018 (CoinDesk)
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Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Apologizes Ahead of Sentencing, 161 Others Send Letters of Support
Zhao is scheduled to be sentenced on April 30 after he and Binance settled charges with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in November 2023.
CEO of Binance Changpeng Zhao at Consensus Singapore 2018 (CoinDesk)
By Amitoj Singh
Apr 24, 2024 at 11:18 a.m. UTC
Apr 24, 2024
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Lagos, Nigeria (Nupo Deyon Daniel/Unsplash)
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Nigeria’s Central Bank Deletes Then Reinstates Tweet Calling Crypto-Related Directive Fake
The Central Bank of Nigeria did not immediately respond to CoinDesk’s request for comment.
Lagos, Nigeria (Nupo Deyon Daniel/Unsplash)
By Amitoj Singh
Apr 24, 2024 at 9:26 a.m. UTC
Apr 24, 2024
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Indian flag, elections, ballot box, casting vote. (Gettyimages/btgbtg)
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What’s at Stake for Crypto in India as the World’s Largest Democracy Is in the Midst of Its National Election?
Crypto’s significance as an election issue remains non-existent or at best negligible.
Indian flag, elections, ballot box, casting vote. (Gettyimages/btgbtg)
By Amitoj Singh
Apr 24, 2024 at 7:51 a.m. UTC
Apr 24, 2024
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Mexico City (Robbie Herrera/Unsplash)
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In Mexico’s Biggest Election Yet, Crypto Remains on the Sidelines
The favorite to win, Mexico City’s former Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, is expected to remain aligned with her party’s previous position on crypto, one that focuses more on protect...
Mexico City (Robbie Herrera/Unsplash)
By Amitoj Singh
Apr 24, 2024 at 6:52 a.m. UTC
Apr 24, 2024
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Ripple ad in Washington's Union Station (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
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Ripple Says $10M Penalty Enough, Rejects SEC’s Ask of $1.95B Fine in Final Judgment
The court had found Ripple violated federal securities laws by making institutional sales of XRP but dismissed other allegations brought by the SEC.
Ripple ad in Washington's Union Station (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
By Amitoj Singh
Apr 23, 2024 at 7:32 a.m. UTC
Apr 23, 2024
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16:9 Thailand flag (spaway/Pixabay)
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Thailand to Block Access to 'Unauthorized' Crypto Platforms
The Thai SEC cited earlier decisions by nations like India and the Philippines in blocking unauthorized platforms.
16:9 Thailand flag (spaway/Pixabay)
By Amitoj Singh
Apr 22, 2024 at 8:03 a.m. UTC
Apr 22, 2024
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Hong Kong harbor skyline view into Kowloon
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Hong Kong Could Approve Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs as Early as Monday: Bloomberg
Expectations for Hong Kong to approve the ETF products are seen as one of the biggest market-moving events for the cryptocurrencies in the near term.
Hong Kong harbor skyline view into Kowloon
By Amitoj Singh
Apr 12, 2024 at 11:56 a.m. UTC
Apr 12, 2024
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Australian Court Hands Over $41 Million of Crypto Held by Blockchain Mining Group at Regulator's Request
The court order came after markets regulator ASIC said the companies broke Australian law and provided financial services without a licence.
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By Amitoj Singh
Apr 12, 2024 at 11:25 a.m. UTC
Apr 12, 2024
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Hong Kong harbor skyline view into Kowloon
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Hong Kong Said Likely to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs Next Week: Reuters
Hong Kong's regulators have sped up the approval process, according to a Reuters report.
Hong Kong harbor skyline view into Kowloon
By Amitoj Singh
Apr 10, 2024 at 10:14 a.m. UTC
Apr 10, 2024
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Skyscrapers in Dubai (Kent Tupas/Unsplash)
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Crypto.com Obtains Full Dubai Operational License
As a first step, institutional investors will be able to use the Crypto.com exchange.
Skyscrapers in Dubai (Kent Tupas/Unsplash)
By Amitoj Singh
Apr 9, 2024 at 11:33 a.m. UTC
Apr 9, 2024
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