I don't think this is accurate.
The geo-blocking normally exists to cut USA off from x100 leverage trading.
It has nothing to do with spot listings.
If Hive spot had good volume they would list it... but we don't yet.
We also have to consider that Trump is going to fully unlock all of these exchanges.
He's just taking time to set up his own crypto scam first.
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