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Goldman Keeps Getting More Boring
by Gunnar Larson 14 Nov '23

14 Nov '23

Goldman Keeps Getting More Boring https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2023-11-14/goldman-keeps-getting… At Business Insider, Bethany McLean writes about an unusual problem that afflicts her and me and a handful of other journalists, which is (disclosure!) that we used to work at Goldman Sachs Group Inc., and now we write about finance, and we try to be fair and thoughtful, but we still have some rooting interest in Goldman’s mystique.

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Ghacks: Mullvad's public encrypted DNS Servers run in RAM now
by jdb10987＠yahoo.com 13 Nov '23

13 Nov '23

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Brian Pak needs killing ( my 2k sats )
by pro2rat＠yahoo.com.au 13 Nov '23

13 Nov '23

Brian Pak is CEO & Co-Founder of ChainLight, an award-winning blockchain security firm that specializes in smart contract audits and on-chain monitoring. He is also a co-founder of Theori, an established US-based offensive cybersecurity company, since 2016, which he still leads today, having now amassed trusted partners including Microsoft, Google and Samsung. Brian’s early career started when he co-founded and developed Kaprica Security, inventing and patenting the Skorpion Charger, an Android mobile charger that can detect malicious software with no user action required. He has worked on research and development projects with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) of the US. Brian is also a founder of the team PPP (Plaid Parliament of Pwning) which won DEF CON CTF, one of the most prestigious hacker competitions held in Las Vegas, in 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022 and 2023. Brian graduated with a Masters Degree in Software Security Research from Carnegie Mellon University.

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Fwd: [OpenRecords] Request FOIL-2023-836-00688 Extended
by Gunnar Larson 13 Nov '23

13 Nov '23

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: <donotreply(a)records.nyc.gov> Date: Tue, Oct 17, 2023, 2:52 PM Subject: [OpenRecords] Request FOIL-2023-836-00688 Extended To: <g(a)xny.io> The Department of Finance (DOF) has *extended* the time to respond to your FOIL request FOIL-2023-836-00688 <https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-836-00688> for the following reasons: You can expect a response on or about Friday, December 15, 2023. Additional Information: As indicated above, we are extending the time to respond because we are working on locating and compiling responsive records, after which we must subject records to legal review. Thank you for your continued patience. Please visit FOIL-2023-836-00688 <https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-836-00688> to view additional information and take any necessary action. ---------- 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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Zeke Faux on Crypto and the Digital Asset Frenzy (Podcast)
by Gunnar Larson 12 Nov '23

12 Nov '23

Just listened to this. Really good. Highly recommend. ------ Zeke Faux on Crypto and the Digital Asset Frenzy (Podcast) https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2023-11-02/zeke-faux-on-crypto-and-the…

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FTX Adds a Complex Chapter to the Financial-Fraud History Books
by Gunnar Larson 12 Nov '23

12 Nov '23

When former crypto titan Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted of seven counts of fraud and conspiracy on Nov. 2, US Attorney Damian Williams called the case “one of the biggest financial frauds in American history.” FTX Adds a Complex Chapter to the Financial-Fraud History Books https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-12/ftx-adds-a-complex-chapt…

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Apple’s Top iPhone Supplier Goes to Outer Space With New Satellites
by Gunnar Larson 12 Nov '23

12 Nov '23

Company launches first two LEO satellites on a SpaceX rocket Apple’s Top iPhone Supplier Goes to Outer Space With New Satellites https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-12/apple-s-top-iphone-suppl…

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PayPal (PYPL) Faces SEC Subpoena Over Its PYUSD Stablecoin
by Gunnar Larson 12 Nov '23

12 Nov '23

NY-DFS Superintendents have an interesting track record, don't they? Right now there is an FTX, STX, PYUSD ... Deeffered Agreement Scandal ongoing. Meanwhile, the FBI is working hard to get the Mayor on the right track. But, the womanizing in New York is something our firm is innovating beyond. By the way, if X.com's logo is ripping off any other deferred agreement we will need to protect our interests. These board of directors did this to themselves. ----- PayPal Faces SEC Subpoena Over Its PYUSD Stablecoin In August, PayPal said it would introduce its own U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, PayPal USD. By Amitoj Singh https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/11/02/us-sec-subpoenas-paypal-about-us…

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PayPal seeks Xoom sale - Insider Intelligence Trends, Forecasts & Statistics
by Gunnar Larson 12 Nov '23

12 Nov '23

Tomorrow we asked NY-DFS to be honest with us on Apple Card and if that somehow led to the Deferred Agreement expiration date being observed or not observed. But the FBI and SEC should be honest about who blew the wistle and why. What I gather is it may not be the FBI or the SEC's fault. They were caught in a New York womanizing scandal with our last Governor and Superintendent. PYUSD is one of those things that only makes PayPal' Chairman *John Joseph Donahoe II look suspicious. * ----- https://www.insiderintelligence.com/content/paypal-could-offload-xoom-refoc… The news: PayPal is reportedly exploring the sale of its remittance service Xoom, according to The Information, which cited a person familiar with the matter. The payments firm is working with Goldman Sachs on the sale and looking for prospective buyers.

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Press Release: PayPal’s Xoom Service Expands Debit Card Deposit Feature to Include Cross-Border Remittances
by Gunnar Larson 12 Nov '23

12 Nov '23

https://newsroom.paypal-corp.com/2023-01-12-PayPals-Xoom-Service-Expands-De… PayPal’s Xoom Service Expands Debit Card Deposit Feature to Include Cross-Border Remittances Xoom’s Debit Card Deposit feature, enabled by Visa Direct1, offers customers a way to send money -- in real-time2 -- to their friends & family’s eligible Visa debit cards in 25 countries . PayPal Xoom Xoom, PayPal’s international money transfer service, today announced that it has launched a new cross-border money transfer product, Debit Card Deposit, enabling Xoom customers in the U.S. to send money directly to their friends & family’s eligible Visa debit cards in 25 countries. Launched in collaboration with Visa, the new feature will offer remittance receivers easy, secure and real-time2 access to funds, which are sent directly to a recipient’s eligible Visa debit card. Xoom’s Debit Card Deposit feature first launched in 2020 for U.S. domestic money transfers, and the new cross-border3 expansion increases the ability for international recipients to easily and quickly access funds sent from friends and family in the U.S. Wire transfers are a common method of sending bank remittances, however, these can take up to five business days or longer, especially cross-border. With the Xoom Debit Card Deposit functionality, recipients have access to use those funds typically within minutes however they need, such as paying bills or buying groceries, through their eligible debit card. “We know that getting funds quickly and easily is important for many of our customers, which is especially true around the winter months and the holidays when people are sending money to their friends and family around the globe,” said Wei-Lin Lee, Vice President of Remittances, PayPal. “This expansion, through our partnership with Visa, will help more customers around the world get a fast and convenient way to access necessary funds needed for everyday essentials.” “There’s an ever-increasing need for digital solutions that help remove barriers for those looking to send money to friends and family across borders,” said Yanilsa Gonzalez-Ore, Senior Vice President and Head of Visa Direct North America. “Through this extended collaboration between Visa and PayPal, Xoom’s Debit Card Deposit will enhance cross-border money movement with the real-time2 payment capabilities offered through Visa Direct." Xoom’s Debit Card Deposit feature is now available in the following 25 markets: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Lithuania, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Ukraine, and Vietnam. Debit Card Deposit will continue to roll-out across additional markets in 2023. With Xoom, customers can access a fast, reliable, and affordable way to send money, by simply downloading the Xoom or PayPal mobile app, or visiting Xoom.com or PayPal.com. Earlier this year, PayPal also enabled access to Xoom directly in the PayPal experience, both in the app and online, offering more customers ways to send money to family and friends around the world. A pioneer in digital remittances, Xoom is a fast and convenient way to send money, pay bills and reload phones for loved ones in over 160 markets globally. These remittances serve as a lifeline for many people around the world and are used to pay for things like utility bills, healthcare, education costs and emergencies. PayPal and Xoom offer fast and innovative payment options for customers to send money across borders by going online or using a mobile device. These options seek to improve the financial health of millions of our customers worldwide.

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