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Netherlands Crypto Exchange for Russian founders

Setting up a crypto exchange in Netherlands as a Russian founder is a three-variable problem: the Netherlands entity, the crypto exchange regulatory profile, and the home-country exposure of the UBO.

Netherlands entity

Substance decree — mandatory directors, payroll, office

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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