At CoinSwitch, our mission has always been clear: make crypto safe, simple, and accessible for every Indian. As crypto adoption grows in big cities, small towns, and beyond, we recognise that the responsibility to support this growth doesn’t lie with users alone, it lies with the entire ecosystem, including service providers like us.
One of the most important parts of that ecosystem is India’s law enforcement community. They are the frontline protectors in an increasingly digital world, and they deserve the right tools to deal with emerging challenges.
That is why we created Virtual Digital Assets Decoded, India’s first comprehensive and approachable VDA handbook designed specifically for police, cybercrime units, and policymakers.
Why We Created This Handbook
Investigating crypto cases can be confusing. Officers have to deal with wallets, exchanges, blockchains, and technical data that aren’t always easy to interpret. There is no single place that explains everything in a clear, straightforward way.
This handbook fills that gap.
It explains:
- What VDAs are
- How transactions work
- Common fraud patterns
- How to trace on-chain activity
- Case studies from real investigations
- Best practices for handling evidence
The handbook will be shared with police stations and cybersecurity units across India so officers can use it directly while working on cases.
Handbook-VDA-Decoded-4What Our Leadership Says
Ashish Singhal, Co-founder & CEO, CoinSwitch:
“India leads the world in crypto adoption. With this growth, it’s important to give our police and regulators the right tools. This handbook is one step toward creating a safer crypto ecosystem for everyone.”
Vimal Sagar Tiwari, Co-founder & COO, CoinSwitch:
“From an operational standpoint, supporting the ecosystem responsibly means working hand-in-hand with regulators, law enforcement, and industry stakeholders. Strengthening processes, upgrading systems, and adopting advanced monitoring tools are essential to safeguard the integrity of the market and ensure investor confidence”.
Sukant Dukhande, Senior Director, Compliance, CoinSwitch:
“Crypto keeps changing. This guide will help officers and policymakers understand the basics and make better decisions using real examples and practical insights.”
Our Work With Law Enforcement So Far
The handbook is part of a much larger effort at CoinSwitch to support India’s safety and regulatory ecosystem.
Over the past few years, we have:
- Conducting 35+ workshops and trainings on blockchain tracing and crypto fraud
- Partnered with police teams across multiple states
- Assisted regulators by advocating for balanced, practical crypto policies
- Provided a dedicated support channel for police: nodaldesk@coinswitch.co
These efforts come from our belief that the crypto industry and law enforcement must work together to protect users and strengthen the ecosystem.
What’s Next for CoinSwitch
We’re not stopping here.
Our next steps include:
- Growing our training programs across more states
- Building deeper, long-term partnerships with cybercrime units
- Publishing more easy-to-use guides and resources
- Supporting policymakers with timely, accessible information
- Establishing a knowledge ecosystem for VDA investigations across India
Our goal is simple: help make India’s crypto ecosystem safer, stronger, and better informed.
Closing Thought
Crypto is new, fast, and constantly evolving. By launching Virtual Digital Assets Decoded, we aim to bridge the gap between technology and the people who protect citizens every day. This is a step toward shared understanding, better coordination, and stronger digital safety across India.
