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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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