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CoinSwitch Unveils Creator Labs: India’s First Accelerator for Crypto Creators

CoinSwitch, India’s largest crypto investing platform, today announced the launch of Creator Labs, the country’s first accelerator program for crypto content creators. The initiative aims to nurture a new wave of trustworthy, insightful, and consumer-first voices in the crypto space.

India leads the world in grassroots crypto adoption, but credible content remains scarce. Only a few credible creators exist in space while misinformation thrives. Creator Labs is CoinSwitch’s answer to this gap: an intensive accelerator designed to equip aspiring creators with the tools, skills, and mindset to succeed, responsibly.

“Creator Labs is our commitment to building a responsible crypto creator ecosystem in India. We are starting small but ambitious about where this can go,” said Ashish Singhal, Co-founder, CoinSwitch.

About the Program

Creator Labs is an 8-week hands-on accelerator for selected creators passionate about crypto and content. Running from August to September 2025, the first co-hort of the program blends expert-led sessions, peer learning, and real-world content challenges. Experts teaching on Creator Labs have garnered 250+ million views collectively and have coached 2000+ aspiring creators from 50+ countries. 

Applications Open: August 5 – August 15, 2025
Launch Cohort Kick-off: August 18, 2025

What Participants Can Expect

  • Live Sessions with Experts: Weekly masterclasses from leading creators, crypto professionals, and trainers.
  • Asynchronous Learning & Creation: Assignments, original content creation, and peer feedback to sharpen storytelling and technical skills.
  • Squad-Based Collaboration: Participants grouped into squads to foster community, accountability, and creative exchange.
  • Gamified Leaderboards: Weekly content challenges with squad and individual rankings to boost momentum and engagement.
  • Brand Opportunities: Graduates receive a certificate, exclusive CoinSwitch rewards, and the top 3 creators will get a chance at brand collaborations.

Why It Matters

Creator Labs is not just a learning program. It is a movement to reset the tone of crypto content in India. By investing in credible, consumer-first creators, CoinSwitch is taking a bold step toward building a trusted digital asset ecosystem.

About CoinSwitch

Founded in 2017, CoinSwitch is India’s largest crypto trading platform and a pioneer in shaping the country’s crypto ecosystem. With over 2 crore users, CoinSwitch operates a regulatory-compliant platform that simplifies and enhances crypto trading for both retail and professional investors. 

Backed by global investors such as Coinbase Ventures, Tiger Global, and Sequoia Capital India to the tune of $300 million, CoinSwitch offers 350+ coins on its platform. CoinSwitch is a PeepalCo product and is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified and Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU- IND) registered.

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