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A Crypto Side Door: Buying a ‘Digital Residency’ in Palau for $248

Palau offers a 'digital residency' for $248, allowing access to crypto exchanges banned in some countries. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao was an initial promoter.

Palau offers 'digital residency' for $248 to access crypto exchanges banned in some countries.
The residency is valid for one year and doesn't include citizenship or a passport.
Applicants need to go through anti-money laundering checks and give a form of ID.
The program's website says the card can be used for identity verification in a variety of businesses across the world.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao was an initial promoter of the Palau digital residency program.

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