In collaboration with Trilegal and NUJS Kolkata, the initiative invites students to shape India’s regulatory future for crypto and digital assets
India, 29 July 2025: CoinSwitch, India’s largest crypto trading platform, has announced the launch of ‘Block by Block’—a pan-India paper presentation competition focused on policy innovation for Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs). The initiative is being rolled out in partnership with leading law firm Trilegal and The Centre for Technology, Entertainment and Sports Law at NUJS, Kolkata.
Designed specifically for law and public policy students, the competition aims to spark meaningful contributions toward the development of India’s regulatory framework for VDAs. Participants are invited to present papers on the theme: “A Policy Approach for Regulation of Virtual Digital Assets/Crypto Assets to Foster the Growth of a New Asset Class in India.”
Ashish Singhal, Co-founder, CoinSwitch, commented,
> “At CoinSwitch, we believe responsible innovation requires active collaboration between industry, academia, and policymakers. ‘Block by Block’ is our way of inviting the next generation of legal minds to engage directly in shaping India’s Web3 future.”
Unlike conventional academic contests, ‘Block by Block’ is designed around real-world regulatory challenges and includes hands-on engagement with leaders from India’s crypto, law, and policy ecosystems.
Key Highlights of the Competition:
Cash Prizes Worth ₹1.5 Lakh
Winner: ₹75,000
First Runner-up: ₹50,000
Second Runner-up: ₹25,000
Publication Opportunity
Winning paper may be considered for publication in the NUJS Law Review
Two additional finalists will receive certificates of participation
Jury Panel Featuring Industry Experts:
Ashish Singhal, Co-founder, CoinSwitch
Jaideep Reddy, Partner, Trilegal
Dr. Shameek Sen, Professor, NUJSR Venkatesh, SVP & Head – Public Policy, CoinSwitch
Om Prakash Pandey, Director – Legal, CoinSwitch
Dr. Shameek Sen, Professor at NUJS Kolkata, added:
> “As a centre committed to exploring law and emerging tech, we’re proud to offer students an opportunity to engage with real policy issues. This initiative blends academic rigour with real-world relevance.”
Jaideep Reddy, Partner at Trilegal, shared:
> “We believe in fostering legal innovation around emerging technologies. This partnership with CoinSwitch enables students to step into the role of future policymakers.”
‘Block by Block’ officially opened on July 25, 2025, and will accept entries until September 10, 2025. Submissions must be limited to 5,000 words (excluding footnotes) and will be judged on originality, analytical strength, research depth, and structural clarity. Each entry may be co-authored by up to two participants.
About CoinSwitch:
Founded in 2017, CoinSwitch is India’s largest crypto trading platform with a mission to make money equal for all. With a user base of over 19 million, CoinSwitch aims to simplify investing in crypto and drive forward responsible Web3 innovation in India.
