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The US has been tightening immigration policies for high-skilled workers, while countries like India are becoming more crypto-friendly. This talent migration could shift blockchain development and adoption centers globally, potentially accelerating crypto growth in emerging markets while slowing US-centric projects.

Disha Lamba, a data scientist, left her six-figure job in New York and moved back to India in May 2026, citing H-1B visa restrictions and desire to be closer to family.