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

Regulations

SEC vs Coinbase Case Set for July 13 After Exchange’s ‘Creative' Opening Response

The date for the court hearing is much earlier than expected, prompted by a "creative" defense tactic by Coinbase – it filed its response 40 days before the deadline of August...

By Sam Reynolds Amitoj Singh

Jun 30, 2023 at 6:38 a.m. UTC

Jun 30, 2023

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Regulations

Australia Acts on De-Banking of Crypto Entities, Supports Policy Recommendations to Tackle Issue

The government's choice to make its position clearer on de-banking comes hours after Blockchain Australia, the nation's industry body made a fresh commitment to minimize scams...

By Amitoj Singh

Jun 28, 2023 at 10:42 a.m. UTC

Jun 28, 2023

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Policy

Israel

Israel Seized $1.7M in Crypto From Iranian Military and Hezbollah With Chainalysis' Aid

The Israeli government seized the crypto wallets after an order from Defense Minister Yoav Gallant earlier this week,.

By Amitoj Singh

Jun 28, 2023 at 6:43 a.m. UTC

Jun 28, 2023

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Robinhood is adjusting to a slowdown in customer activity. (Unsplash)

Finance

Crypto

Robinhood Sheds Jobs for Third Time Since April 2022: WSJ

The company made the cuts as it adjusts to a slowdown in customer trading activity.

By Amitoj Singh

Jun 27, 2023 at 10:04 a.m. UTC

Jun 27, 2023

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Regulations

Japanese Crypto Issuers Won't Pay Taxes on Unrealized Gains, Govt. Clarifies

Token issuers in the country were taxed for unrealized gains from holding on their own tokens.

By Amitoj Singh

Jun 26, 2023 at 9:57 a.m. UTC

Jun 26, 2023

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Regulations

Leveraged Bitcoin Futures ETF to Start Trading Tuesday, Sponsor Says

Volatility Shares says its 2x leveraged bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund will be based on CME Bitcoin Futures prices.

By Amitoj Singh

Jun 23, 2023 at 3:24 p.m. UTC

Jun 23, 2023

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Regulations

CFTC Takes Action Against New York Resident for $21M Crypto Pooling Scam

William Ichioka has agreed to the charges and the CFTC has sought full recovery for the defrauded individuals and entities.

By Amitoj Singh

Jun 23, 2023 at 8:17 a.m. UTC

Jun 23, 2023

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Regulations

Australian Payment Provider Cuscal Imposes New Restrictions on Crypto; Industry Body Criticizes Move

"Australians ... expect to be able to spend their money and use their assets as they choose, without undue restrictions," a Blockchain Australia official said.

By Amitoj Singh

Jun 20, 2023 at 1:13 p.m. UTC

Jun 20, 2023

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