Bengaluru, 2nd December 2024: CoinSwitch, India’s largest crypto trading platform, is democratizing crypto knowledge by translating the seminal Bitcoin (BTC) Whitepaper into 10 regional languages. This initiative aims to empower millions by bringing the foundational principles of Bitcoin closer to people in their native tongues.
Bitcoin has been on a record-breaking streak, recently reaching its all-time high of approximately $99,500. With the U.S. adopting a pro-crypto stance and a surge in institutional investments following ETF approvals, renewed optimism is driving the crypto market. Ignoring this opportunity could mean missing out on capitalizing on the growing asset class. However, financial decisions should always be backed by thorough knowledge and careful research.
Speaking about the initiative, Balaji Srihari, Business Head, CoinSwitch said “The Bitcoin Whitepaper is the foundation of the crypto revolution. By making it available in regional languages, we aim to increase awareness, empower users with knowledge, and dispel misconceptions surrounding crypto. This initiative is part of our ongoing effort to build a crypto-ready India, where language is no longer a barrier to broader adoption.”
This initiative aims to empower individuals to make informed decisions, rather than just following market trends. A 2021 UNESCO report found that people are 25–50% more likely to retain information when presented in their native language. CoinSwitch leverages this insight to deliver crypto knowledge in a way that resonates more deeply and reaches a wider audience.
The Whitepaper titled ‘Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System’, authored by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008, serves as the blueprint for the world’s first crypto. By translating this pioneering document into widely spoken Indian languages such as Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati, Urdu, Kannada, Odia and Malayalam, CoinSwitch seeks to bridge the knowledge gap and foster a deeper understanding of crypto across diverse communities.
The whitepapers are available to download on the CoinSwitch website, ensuring easy access for anyone interested in understanding the origins and workings of Bitcoin.
About CoinSwitch
Founded in 2017, CoinSwitch is India’s largest crypto trading platform and is registered with FIU. It simplifies and enhances the trading experience of more than 2 crore Indians, across its suite of products—the app and CoinSwitch PRO. Today, users can choose from over 200 coins on the platform. CoinSwitch is a PeepalCo product and is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified.
About PeepalCo
PeepalCo is a house of brands serving India with tailored wealth-tech products, Making Money Equal for All. Founded by Ashish Singhal, Govind Soni and Vimal Sagar Tiwari, PeepalCo’s products include CoinSwitch and Lemonn. The Group is backed by blue-chip investors including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Tiger Global, Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India), Ribbit Capital, Paradigm, and Coinbase Ventures.
