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Cayman Islands Crypto Exchange for Chinese founders
Setting up a crypto exchange in Cayman Islands as a Chinese founder is a three-variable problem: the Cayman Islands entity, the crypto exchange regulatory profile, and the home-country exposure of the UBO.
Cayman Islands entity
Economic Substance Law applies to relevant activities
Crypto Exchange considerations
CEX or hybrid trading venue with custody and matching engine.
Chinese UBO exposure
SAFE forex controls, ODI approval; Hong Kong remains primary bridge.
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