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Re: Incident# 711136 [EXTERNAL] FinCen Notice, FIN-2021-NTC4 - Illegal Mining Interpretation and Clarification
by Gunnar Larson 15 Mar '22

15 Mar '22

Dear FinCen: Just checking in on the correspondence below. The definition of "Illegal Mining" could be updated for the benefit of the broader World. What does FinCen think about this good idea? Thank you, Gunnar -- *Gunnar Larson - xNY.io <http://www.xny.io/> | Bank.org <http://bank.org/>* MSc <https://www.unic.ac.cy/blockchain/msc-digital-currency/?utm_source=Google&u…> - Digital Currency MBA <https://www.unic.ac.cy/business-administration-entrepreneurship-and-innovat…> - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) G(a)xNY.io +1-646-454-9107 New York, New York 10001 On Sun, Dec 12, 2021 at 12:32 PM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: > Okay. > > Do you intend to mondernize the naming convention to keep up with > innovation? > > Thank you, > > Gunnar > > On Sun, Dec 12, 2021, 11:43 AM <FRC(a)fincen.gov> wrote: > >> Good day, >> >> Virtual currency mining is not addressed or in any way related to >> "illegal mining" as described in the recently published notice, >> FIN-2021-NTC4. Although the word "mining" may appear in both phrases, they >> are completely unrelated for purposes of this notice. >> >> Regards, >> >> FinCEN’s Resource Center >> ------------------------------ >> Dear Madam or Sir: >> >> The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently issued Notice, >> FIN-2021-NTC4 to call attention >> <https://www.fincen.gov/sites/default/files/2021-11/FinCEN%20Environmental%2…> >> to an upward trend in environmental crimes and associated illicit financial >> activity. >> >> FinCEN is highlighting this trend because of: (1) its strong association >> with corruption and transnational criminal organizations, two of FinCEN’s >> national anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism >> (AML/CFT) priorities; (2) a need to enhance reporting and analysis of >> related illicit financial flows... >> >> - Today this memo seeks further guidance on FinCEN's interpretation >> of Illegal Mining (Page 7 of Notice, FIN-2021-NTC4). >> - Does FinCEN interpret instances of illegal virtual currency mining >> similar to Notice, FIN-2021-NTC4's definition of illegal mining? >> - Transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) could be leveraging >> illegal virtual currency mining of Bitcoin, STX and NYCCoin currently: >> - https://mining.nyc/ >> <https://hyperlink.services.treasury.gov/agency.fincen?origin=https://mining…> >> - https://mining.nyc/wallet >> <https://hyperlink.services.treasury.gov/agency.fincen?origin=https://mining…> >> >> *As we compile relevant research on the matter, we understand FinCen's >> interpretation of illegal mining as follows, (excluding virtual >> currencies): * >> >> "Illegal mining involves extraction of various metals, stones, and >> materials, including gold, silver, iron, coal, diamonds, emeralds, and rare >> earths, in violation of the law, including by failing to secure legal >> permits, land rights, licenses, and environmental safeguards. The activity >> is often associated with other crimes or criminal groups such as TCOs, >> corruption, fraud, human trafficking, and money laundering. Proceeds from >> illegal mining are estimated by international organizations to be between >> $12 and $48 billion per year and the activity results in significant >> deforestation, loss of biodiversity, environmental damages, and threats to >> human health. The extraction occurs around the world, by small and >> large-scale mining, and increasingly involves TCO activity. In addition, >> this trade is often commingled with legal trade and may involve corporate >> structures and shell companies in various jurisdictions. Illegal mining is >> unique in that it provides illicit actors both a source of proceeds as well >> as a means to launder proceeds from other crimes. Most of the proceeds of >> this activity are thought to end up in the international financial system. >> The Federal Bureau of Investigation has found that TCOs are using >> “often-witting United States businesses to exploit U.S. regulations and >> export illegally extracted gold to the United States to launder billions of >> illicit proceeds from criminal operations in Latin America." >> >> Greatly looking forward to your team's distinguished feedback on the >> interpretation of illegal mining and if mining of virtual currencies is >> included in FinCen's interpretation. >> >> Sending you the very best regards. >> >> Thank you, >> >> Gunnar >> -- >> *Gunnar Larson - xNY.io >> <https://hyperlink.services.treasury.gov/agency.fincen?origin=http://www.xNY…> | >> Bank.org >> <https://hyperlink.services.treasury.gov/agency.fincen?origin=http://Bank.org>* >> MSc >> <https://hyperlink.services.treasury.gov/agency.fincen?origin=https://www.un…> >> - Digital Currency >> MBA >> <https://hyperlink.services.treasury.gov/agency.fincen?origin=https://www.un…> >> - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) >> >> G(a)xNY.io >> +1-646-454-9107 >> New York, New York 10001 >> > >

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Fwd: The FBI Establishes New Virtual Assets Unit
by Gunnar Larson 15 Mar '22

15 Mar '22

Wonder if the new FBI virtual assets unit "has what it takes..." to get down to the issue with NYCCoin and MIA Coin? xNY.io wonders what the new virtual asset unit thinks of Proof of Transfer (POX) as computer software that harms integrity of the Bitcoin Blockchain? Bloomberg allues that NYCCoin and MIA Coin are a ponzi scheme (powered by POX): https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-12-17/nyc-miami-seen-facing-po… -- *Gunnar Larson - xNY.io <http://www.xny.io/> | Bank.org <http://bank.org/>* MSc <https://www.unic.ac.cy/blockchain/msc-digital-currency/?utm_source=Google&u…> - Digital Currency MBA <https://www.unic.ac.cy/business-administration-entrepreneurship-and-innovat…> - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) G(a)xNY.io +1-646-454-9107 New York, New York 10001 ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: FBI <fbi(a)subscriptions.fbi.gov> Date: Tue, Mar 15, 2022 at 3:38 PM Subject: The FBI Establishes New Virtual Assets Unit To: <g(a)xny.io> * National Press Releases * The FBI Establishes New Virtual Assets Unit The FBI is announcing the creation of the Virtual Assets Unit (VAU), a nerve center for the FBI’s virtual currency programs. March 15, 2022 Full Press Release <https://www.fbi.gov/news/pressrel/press-releases/the-fbi-establishes-new-vi…> ------------------------------ <https://www.facebook.com/FBI> <https://twitter.com/FBI> <https://www.youtube.com/user/FBI> <https://www.fbi.gov/e-mail-updates?utm_campaign=email-Immediate&utm_medium=…> * You have received this message because you are subscribed to one or more of the following categories: National Press Releases * Manage Subscription <https://delivery.fbi.gov/account-reminder> | Unsubscribe <https://delivery.fbi.gov/subscriber/c57956fe9830b3f02d21fe7a2581942df706f0b…> If you have questions about this service, email us at delivery(a)subscriptions.fbi.gov. Help <https://www.fbi.gov/e-mail-updates?utm_campaign=email-Immediate&utm_medium=…> | Privacy Policy <http://www.fbi.gov/privacy_policy?utm_campaign=email-Immediate&utm_medium=e…> | Visit FBI.gov <https://www.fbi.gov/?utm_campaign=email-Immediate&utm_medium=email&utm_sour…>

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A decentralized wireless network to power Internet of Things
by professor rat 15 Mar '22

15 Mar '22

Helium’s bet on building a decentralized wireless network to power Internet of Things (IoT) devices appears to be paying off, with over 640,000 active nodes earning tokens around the world. Now the project is expanding into 5G connectivity—and its partner FreedomFi has just added allies like tech giants Samsung and Qualcomm in a new funding round. https://decrypt.co/95153/samsung-qualcomm-back-freedomfi-heliums-5g-crypto-… Avoid all pentagon, technofascist GovCorp entanglements - Get off the internet.

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Re: [External Message Added] City of Miami public records request #22-459
by Gunnar Larson 15 Mar '22

15 Mar '22

Dear Madam or Sir: Thank you for this information. Can you please forward on the 100 complementary documents related to this search for review? - Alternatively, would you suggest us processing new City of Miami Public Records tickets with each keyword individually? - In this case, we would be looking for the 100 complimentary record copies for seven corresponding tickets. - As you can imagine, we are not trying to be difficult,but the estimate is that it will take 72.73 hours, at a rate of $39.36 to complete the review and fulfill the request. Thus, the estimated costs to produce is $2,862.78 payable to the City of Miami. - The estimate is there are 13,092 records specific to our inquiry. Finally, given the sensitive nature of this request, we would like to explore the City of Miami's appetite to waive the $2,862.78 fee as a courtesy. Kindly forward this request to the Mayor's office for consideration and expedited approval. Potentially, the budget can come from the recent $5M MIA Coin proceeds Miami received. We are concerned that City Coins, STX and MIA Coin are affecting New York virtual currency innovation. Sending you the very best regards. Thank you, Gunnar -- *Gunnar Larson - xNY.io <http://www.xny.io/> | Bank.org <http://bank.org/>* MSc <https://www.unic.ac.cy/blockchain/msc-digital-currency/?utm_source=Google&u…> - Digital Currency MBA <https://www.unic.ac.cy/business-administration-entrepreneurship-and-innovat…> - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) G(a)xNY.io +1-646-454-9107 New York, New York 10001 On Tue, Mar 8, 2022 at 12:07 PM PublicRecords(a)miamigov.com < support(a)nextrequest.com> wrote: > -- Attach a non-image file and/or reply ABOVE THIS LINE with a message, > and it will be sent to staff on this request. -- > City of Miami Public Records > A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-459: > > Good afternoon, > > > > The special service charge for revised searches is $42.81. As Mr. Fossler > stated on 2/11/22, we can waive the fee to narrow down the results. > However, any future revised searches will require a fee of $42.81. Thus, if > the search terms I sent to you yesterday are fine, please let us know, and > we will run the search. If you wish to propose other terms, please do so no > later than cease of business 3/9/22; otherwise, the search will be run as > stated below. > > > > Dates: 1/1/2021 – 2/7/2022 > > Search Terms / Phrases: > > ("Harvard Management Company” OR > > “Digital World Acquisition Corp*” OR “DWAC”) > > AND (“Citycoin” OR “Miamicoin” OR “STX” OR “Stack”) > > Thank you. > > View Request 22-459 <https://miami.nextrequest.com/requests/22-459> > https://miami.nextrequest.com/requests/22-459 > > POWERED BY NEXTREQUEST <https://www.nextrequest.com> > > The All in One Records Requests Platform > > *Questions about your request?* Reply to this email or sign in to contact > staff at City of Miami. > > *Technical support:* See our help page > <https://help.nextrequest.com/knowledge/requester-resources> > >

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Got news for The Chameleon
by zeynepaydogan 15 Mar '22

15 Mar '22

Empty message. You got it.I'm gonna start lowering the switches.That shit America ain't gonna save you

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xNY.io - Bank.org: World's Best Bank
by Gunnar Larson 15 Mar '22

15 Mar '22

xNY.io - Bank.org: World's Best Bank

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Wild in the streets
by professor rat 15 Mar '22

15 Mar '22

Now the DOJ has made a followup court filing today, and it not only implicates Donald Trump, it quotes him. When Trump announced to his supporters in December 2020 that he wanted them to show up at the Capitol on January 6th, he said that it would be a “wild” protest. Sure enough, in today’s court filing against Tarrio, the DOJ quoted Trump’s use of the word “wild” from his tweet. https://www.palmerreport.com/analysis/new-court-filing-appears-to-give-away… Reposts not expectorants

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May opposition to this imperialist invasion trigger a revolution all over the world!
by professor rat 15 Mar '22

15 Mar '22

https://anarchistnews.org/content/enemy-here Reposts not exactement Viva la revolution - VIVA!

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The best allies electronic-P2P-money can buy
by professor rat 15 Mar '22

15 Mar '22

Crypto now able to slay Cain - SEE YOU IN HELL, POOTY! https://dailyhodl.com/2022/03/14/ukraine-says-its-using-crypto-donations-to… " I am become death - destroyer of old-worlds "

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IF Priti Patel is fascist enough she might curry favor with Israel
by professor rat 14 Mar '22

14 Mar '22

https://www.unz.com/ishamir/the-long-captivity-of-julian-assange/ Roger Waters, of Pink Floyd fame, life-long supporter of Palestinian struggle, displayed a banner in support of Julian Assange at a concert in Berlin. Roger Waters also now condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine in an open letter to 19-year-old Ukrainian woman named Alina Mitrofanova.

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