December 2023 - cypherpunks@lists.ogf.org

Twitter Buyout Loans Get Bid at 60 Cents as Banks Sound Out Investors
by Gunnar Larson 16 Dec '23

16 Dec '23

Twitter Buyout Loans Get Bid at 60 Cents as Banks Sound Out Investors https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-11-10/twitter-loans-get-bid-at… Wall Street banks that lent $13 billion to help fund Elon Musk’s buyout of Twitter Inc. have been quietly sounding out hedge funds and other asset managers for their interest in a chunk of the buyout debt at deeply discounted prices.

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Why New Rules Are Needed to Avoid War in Space
by Gunnar Larson 16 Dec '23

16 Dec '23

Why New Rules Are Needed to Avoid War in Space https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-15/podcast-why-new-rules-ar…

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Brands Are Also Mired in the Gaza Conflict
by Gunnar Larson 16 Dec '23

16 Dec '23

Brands Are Also Mired in the Gaza Conflict https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2023-12-16/zara-ad-controversy-p… For much of its existence, the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement in Israel has been dismissed as inconsequential. But the tenor of boycott movements have reached a new pitch as consumers respond to the brutality of the Gaza war and Israel’s actions as an occupying force. Starbucks Corp., McDonald’s Corp., KFC Corp., and, more recently, Inditex SA’s Zara have all drawn scrutiny for how they do business in Israel or how they’ve responded to a horrific conflict.

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Musk Says Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Are ‘Propaganda Words’
by Gunnar Larson 16 Dec '23

16 Dec '23

Musk Says Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Are ‘Propaganda Words’ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-16/musk-says-diversity-equi… Elon Musk on Friday evening criticized Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as “propaganda words” despite efforts by Tesla Inc. (TSLA) to promote such initiatives.

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Mysterious Words Found on Note Hidden in 1890s Dress May Have Been Secret Code
by jim bell 15 Dec '23

15 Dec '23

Read "Mysterious Words Found on Note Hidden in 1890s Dress May Have Been Secret Code" on SmartNews: https://l.smartnews.com/p-Kz4dp/XCjPtx

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BREAKING: Giuliani Must Pay Poll Workers $148M, Jury Says
by Gunnar Larson 15 Dec '23

15 Dec '23

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Re: [OpenRecords] Request FOIL-2023-836-00688 Closed - Mayor Eric Adams and Bitcoin
by Gunnar Larson 15 Dec '23

15 Dec '23

Dear Department of Finance (DOF): xNY.io - Bank.org kindly elects to appeal this response. xNY.io - Bank.org aims to understand if DOF is suggesting no New York City records are available. Or, if DOF has redacted in part or withheld due diligence records in entirety concerning "Mayor Adams to Receive First Paycheck in Cryptocurrency... Paycheck to Be Automatically Converted Into Bitcoin and Ethereum" quoted by NYC.gov. >From our research, there are several New York City records available. For example: https://www.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/041-22/mayor-adams-receive-fir… Furthermore, New York City's press office has said "Cryptocurrencies are at the forefront of Web3innovations and can bring greater accessibility to financial services." Mayor Eric Adams also touted New York City's approach to digital asset innovation on Bloomberg radio: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-11-03/mayor-elect-eric-adams-t… According to Bloomberg, "New York City Mayor-Elect Eric Adams said he wanted to turn New York into a crypto-friendly city and wagered a “friendly competition” with the mayor of Miami, who was the first to set up a so-called CityCoin cryptocurrency. “He has a MiamiCoin that is doing very well -- we’re going to look in the direction to carry that out,” Adams said in a Wednesday interview on Bloomberg Radio. He vowed to “look at what’s preventing the growth of Bitcoin..."" As a matter of urgency, xNY.io - Bank.org kindly requests DOF's response by December 31, 2023. Warm regards, Gunnar Gunnar Larson -- Gunnar Larson - xNY.io - Bank.org MSc - Digital Currency MBA - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) G(a)xNY.io +1-917-580-8053 New York, New York 10001 On Fri, Dec 15, 2023, 12:23 PM <donotreply(a)records.nyc.gov> wrote: > The Department of Finance (DOF) has *closed* your FOIL request > FOIL-2023-836-00688 > <https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-836-00688> for > the following reasons: > > - A diligent search for records responsive to your request did not > locate any such records. Accordingly, your request is denied. > > > > You may appeal the decision to deny access to material that was redacted > in part or withheld in entirety by contacting the agency's FOIL Appeals > Officer: foilappeals(a)finance.nyc.gov > <foilappeals(a)finance.nyc.gov?subject=FOIL-2023-836-00688%20-%20Appeal> > within 30 days. > Please find the attached memo with reference footnotes. -- March 10, 2023 BY ELECTRONIC MAIL Ms. Camille Joseph Varlack Office of the Mayor of New York City City Hall Park, 260 Broadway New York, NY 10007 United States PressOffice(a)CityHall.NYC.gov Re: Mayor Eric Adams NYCCoin Touting Dear Ms. Joseph Varlack: Today’s memo is to kindly submit xNY.io - Bank.org's inquiry into Mayor Eric Adams' promotion of NYCCoin. The federal securities laws are clear that any celebrity or individual who promotes digital assets must disclose the nature, source and amount of compensation they received in exchange for the promotion. As a matter of ethics, risk and compliance associated with digital asset innovation, xNY.io asks if NYCCoin promotion by the Mayor of New York City damaged the market for the xNY digital asset (by, for example, devaluing it through parody or sealed via embossed criticism). xNY.io - Bank.org concerns made above have evidentiary support to interlocking director and officer conflicts recognized by the Department of Justice as potential threats that stifle individual and corporate freedom. Ms. Joseph Varlack, as a matter relating to working at one of the world's most ethical companies, famous for risk management and corporate governance, and as an internationally recognized Blockchain Scholar, I must adhere to federal securities laws. As such, I classify Mayor Adams as an individual who promoted the digital asset NYCCoin and must disclose the nature, scope, and amount of compensation associated. A failure to disclose this information may violate the anti-touting provisions of the federal securities laws. Mayor Adams' making these endorsements may also be liable for potential violations of the anti-fraud provisions of the federal securities laws, for participating in an unregistered offer and sale of securities, and for acting as unregistered brokers. xNY.io - Bank.org respectfully requests the Office of the Mayor of New York City to respond to this request by Wednesday March, 15 2023 by Noon EST. Respectfully yours with appreciation, Gunnar Larson - xNY.io - Bank.org MSc - Digital Currency MBA - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) G(a)xNY.io +1-917-580-8053 ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: <donotreply(a)records.nyc.gov> Date: Fri, Jul 21, 2023, 10:22 AM Subject: [OpenRecords] Request FOIL-2023-836-00688 Acknowledged To: <g(a)xny.io> The Department of Finance (DOF) has acknowledged your FOIL request FOIL-2023-836-00688. You can expect a response on or about Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Additional Information: Hello, we are extending your request because our office needs more time to fulfill your request. We are finding and reviewing your requested records and you should hear from us by the date indicated above. We appreciate your patience as we subject each page of each record to legal review while processing other FOIL requests.Thank you for your continued patience. Please visit FOIL-2023-836-00688 to view additional information and take any necessary action. Your request FOIL-2023-836-00688 has been successfully submitted to the Department of Finance (DOF). The details of your request are shown below. Request Title: Mayor Eric Adams and Bitcoin Request Description: Dear Madam or Sir: Mayor Adams announced paychecks will automatically be converted into cryptocurrency via Coinbase, a secure online platform for buying, selling, transferring, and storing digital currency. https://www.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/041-22/mayor-adams-receive-fir… xNY.io kindly requests access to records concerning the payment structure related to this payment vehicle. Additionally, we would like any records concerning the City’s due diligence of the online payment platform's compliance to New York State investigation. Thank you, Gunnar Larson 917-580-8053 Requester's Contact Information Name: Gunnar Larson Title: Not provided Organization: Not provided Email: g(a)xny.io Phone Number: Not provided Fax Number: Not provided Street Address (line 1): 406 West 25th Street Street Address (line 2): Not provided City: New York State: NY Zip Code: 10001 You can view the request and take any necessary action at the following webpage: https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-836-00688

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Re: Open FOIL NY Request From : Gunnar Larson : xNY.io - Bank.org - LendingClub.com September 11 Board of Directors resignation - New York State Division of Human Rights
by Gunnar Larson 15 Dec '23

15 Dec '23

Dear Ms. Pruitt: Thank you for your email. Happy New Year, Gunnar Gunnar Larson xNY.io - Bank.org 917-580-8093 On Thu, Dec 14, 2023, 4:46 PM Pruitt, Kimberly (DHR) < Kimberly.Pruitt2(a)dhr.ny.gov> wrote: > Dear. Mr. Larson: > > > > Pursuant to your request, please see the attached. > > > > > > *Kimberly Pruitt* > > She/Her/Mrs. *(What is this? <https://pronouns.org/she-her>)* > > Office Assistant 1 > > *New York State Division of Human Rights* > > One Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor, Bronx, NY 10458 > > (718) 741-8400 (Phone) | (718) 741-8279 (Fax) > > *Kimberly.Pruitt2(a)dhr.ny.gov <Kimberly.Pruitt2(a)dhr.ny.gov>* > > www.dhr.ny.gov > > > > > > > > *From:* noreply-openfoil(a)its.ny.gov <its.sm.openfoil(a)its.ny.gov> > *Sent:* Saturday, November 18, 2023 10:25 PM > *To:* dfs.sm.RecordsAccessOfficer <recordsaccessofficer(a)dfs.ny.gov>; > dhr.dl.foil <foil(a)dhr.ny.gov> > *Subject:* Open FOIL NY Request From : Gunnar Larson : xNY.io - Bank.org > > > > *New FOIL Request for Department of Financial Services, Division of Human > Rights * > > Submitted on: 11/18/2023 10:24:37 PM > Request Confirmation Number : > LARSON_DFS_20231118222437651 > > LARSON_DHR_20231118222437651 > > > *INFORMATION SUBMITTED:* > > *Title* > > Mr. > > *First Name* > > Gunnar > > *Middle Initial* > > *D* > > *Last Name* > > Larson > > *E-Mail* > > G(a)xny.io > > *Telephone* > > *Fax* > > *Affiliation/Organization* > > xNY.io - Bank.org > > *Street Address 1* > > 406 West 25th Street > > *Street Address 2* > > *City* > > New York > > *State* > > NY > > *Zip Code* > > 10001 > > *Country* > > *USA* > > *Short Title* > > xNY.io - Bank.org > > *Description* > > “Dear Sir or Madam: Please submit any and all records related to the > LendingClub.com September 11 Board of Directors resignation below. The date > of the resignation is in question. You may understand the sensitive nature > of the date of the resignation Gunnar Larson Sun, Oct 24, 2021, 5:06 PM to > Anuj, Investor, Press Hello there: Thank you very much for the reply. > Gunnar On Sun, Oct 24, 2021, 11:36 AM Anuj Nayar wrote: Hi Gunnar On > September 11, 2021, in connection with her nomination to serve as > superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services, > Adrienne Harris notified us of her resignation, effective September 12, > 2021, from the Company’s Board. Details can be found in the 8k filed on > 9/15/21 (below) https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK- > 0001409970/bbc437e4-2920-4d5d-8e0d-86bca622f0ca.pdf From: Gunnar Larson > Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 9:37 AM To: Investor Relations , Press > Cc: Gunnar Larson Subject: [EXT] LendingClub: Current Board of Directors > CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not > click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know > the content is safe. Dear Madam or Sir: Good day to you. Surveying market > research, I was wondering if you can kindly confirm, from LendingClub's > July 15, 2021 press release: Is Ms. Adrienne Harris currently a member of > LendingClub's board of directors? > https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lendingclub-appoints-adrienne-harr… > board-of-directors-301335198.html#financial-modal [prnewswire.com] > Reviewing your website, Ms. Harris is not referenced: > https://www.lendingclub.com/company/leadership Bloomberg and other > sources do not reference Ms. Harris as a LendingClub board member: > https://www.bloomberg.com/quote/LC:US [bloomberg.com] Sending you the > very best regards. Thank you, Gunnar -- Gunnar Larson - xNY.io [xny.io] | > Bank.org [bank.org] MSc [unic.ac.cy] - Digital Currency MBA [unic.ac.cy] > - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) G(a)xNY.io +1-646-454- 9107 New > York, New York 10001 > > *FOIL Response Format* > > Email > > *If fees apply, please contact me if costs will be greater than* > > 10000 > > *Additional Information* > > I am a representative of, or affiliated with, the news media and this > request is made as part of a news gathering effort , I am an individual > seeking information for personal use , I am affiliated with an educational > or non-commercial scientific institution, and this request is made for a > scholarly or scientific purpose , I am affiliated with a private > corporation and am seeking information for use in the company’s business > for commercial purpose , I am affiliated with a private corporation and am > seeking information for use in the company’s business for non-commercial > purpose > > >

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Fwd: Open FOIL NY Request From : Gunnar Larson : xNY.io - Bank.org - LendingClub.com September 11 Board of Directors resignation - New York State Division of Human Rights
by Gunnar Larson 15 Dec '23

15 Dec '23

Due to the substantial number of FOIL requests received by the Division, please be advised the Division will notify you in writing of its response to your request within thirty (30) business days of this letter, no later than January 26, 2024. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Pruitt, Kimberly (DHR) <Kimberly.Pruitt2(a)dhr.ny.gov> Date: Thu, Dec 14, 2023, 4:46 PM Subject: RE: Open FOIL NY Request From : Gunnar Larson : xNY.io - Bank.org To: G(a)xny.io <G(a)xny.io> Cc: dhr.dl.foil <foil(a)dhr.ny.gov> Dear. Mr. Larson: Pursuant to your request, please see the attached. *Kimberly Pruitt* She/Her/Mrs. *(What is this? <https://pronouns.org/she-her>)* Office Assistant 1 *New York State Division of Human Rights* One Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor, Bronx, NY 10458 (718) 741-8400 (Phone) | (718) 741-8279 (Fax) *Kimberly.Pruitt2(a)dhr.ny.gov <Kimberly.Pruitt2(a)dhr.ny.gov>* www.dhr.ny.gov *From:* noreply-openfoil(a)its.ny.gov <its.sm.openfoil(a)its.ny.gov> *Sent:* Saturday, November 18, 2023 10:25 PM *To:* dfs.sm.RecordsAccessOfficer <recordsaccessofficer(a)dfs.ny.gov>; dhr.dl.foil <foil(a)dhr.ny.gov> *Subject:* Open FOIL NY Request From : Gunnar Larson : xNY.io - Bank.org *New FOIL Request for Department of Financial Services, Division of Human Rights * Submitted on: 11/18/2023 10:24:37 PM Request Confirmation Number : LARSON_DFS_20231118222437651 LARSON_DHR_20231118222437651 *INFORMATION SUBMITTED:* *Title* Mr. *First Name* Gunnar *Middle Initial* *D* *Last Name* Larson *E-Mail* G(a)xny.io *Telephone* *Fax* *Affiliation/Organization* xNY.io - Bank.org *Street Address 1* 406 West 25th Street *Street Address 2* *City* New York *State* NY *Zip Code* 10001 *Country* *USA* *Short Title* xNY.io - Bank.org *Description* “Dear Sir or Madam: Please submit any and all records related to the LendingClub.com September 11 Board of Directors resignation below. The date of the resignation is in question. You may understand the sensitive nature of the date of the resignation Gunnar Larson Sun, Oct 24, 2021, 5:06 PM to Anuj, Investor, Press Hello there: Thank you very much for the reply. Gunnar On Sun, Oct 24, 2021, 11:36 AM Anuj Nayar wrote: Hi Gunnar On September 11, 2021, in connection with her nomination to serve as superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services, Adrienne Harris notified us of her resignation, effective September 12, 2021, from the Company’s Board. Details can be found in the 8k filed on 9/15/21 (below) https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK- 0001409970/bbc437e4-2920-4d5d-8e0d-86bca622f0ca.pdf From: Gunnar Larson Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 9:37 AM To: Investor Relations , Press Cc: Gunnar Larson Subject: [EXT] LendingClub: Current Board of Directors CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Madam or Sir: Good day to you. Surveying market research, I was wondering if you can kindly confirm, from LendingClub's July 15, 2021 press release: Is Ms. Adrienne Harris currently a member of LendingClub's board of directors? https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lendingclub-appoints-adrienne-harr… board-of-directors-301335198.html#financial-modal [prnewswire.com] Reviewing your website, Ms. Harris is not referenced: https://www.lendingclub.com/company/leadership Bloomberg and other sources do not reference Ms. Harris as a LendingClub board member: https://www.bloomberg.com/quote/LC:US [bloomberg.com] Sending you the very best regards. Thank you, Gunnar -- Gunnar Larson - xNY.io [xny.io] | Bank.org [bank.org] MSc [unic.ac.cy] - Digital Currency MBA [unic.ac.cy] - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) G(a)xNY.io +1-646-454- 9107 New York, New York 10001 *FOIL Response Format* Email *If fees apply, please contact me if costs will be greater than* 10000 *Additional Information* I am a representative of, or affiliated with, the news media and this request is made as part of a news gathering effort , I am an individual seeking information for personal use , I am affiliated with an educational or non-commercial scientific institution, and this request is made for a scholarly or scientific purpose , I am affiliated with a private corporation and am seeking information for use in the company’s business for commercial purpose , I am affiliated with a private corporation and am seeking information for use in the company’s business for non-commercial purpose

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Re: [spam][crazy][fiction][random] Non-Canon MCBoss Spinoffs
by Undescribed Horrific Abuse, One Victim & Survivor of Many 14 Dec '23

14 Dec '23

https://memo.cash/topic/NC+Traffick+Boss+Spasms

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