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DIFC (Dubai) Crypto Exchange for Russian founders

Setting up a crypto exchange in DIFC (Dubai) as a Russian 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.

Russian UBO exposure

Sanctions screening critical; CRS exchange ended; need jurisdictions with workable banking.

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