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DIFC (Dubai) Crypto Exchange for Indian founders
Setting up a crypto exchange in DIFC (Dubai) as a Indian founder is a three-variable problem: the DIFC (Dubai) entity, the crypto exchange regulatory profile, and the home-country exposure of the UBO.
DIFC (Dubai) entity
Mandatory office, directors, employees in DIFC
Crypto Exchange considerations
CEX or hybrid trading venue with custody and matching engine.
Indian UBO exposure
LRS cap USD 250k; ODI/OPI routes via AD bank; GIFT City alternative.
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