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Russia can dabble in crypto but won’t avoid sanctions, US analysts say

Russia’s central bank is reversing its stance on crypto to avoid sanctions. But top analytics firms Chainalysis and Elliptic aren’t worried.

FTX chief ‘frustrated’ with crypto’s anti-regulatory messaging over Russia

Binance, Kraken, and Coinbase have refused blanket bans on Russian users, citing libertarian values. FTX has already cut off Russian banks.

Coinbase’s chief counsel cited its geoblocking of Crimea while defending the exchange’s decision not to ban Russia-based users.

Crypto gaming startup Animoca Brands worries it could be cut off from the financial system if it doesn’t block Russia-based users.

Justin Sun is melting down on Twitter over what he sees as “unjust” treatment of TRON crypto holders by Ukraine’s government.