April 2023 - cypherpunks - lists.cpunks.org

“far left activists” are “resorting to trying to hack our system”
by professor rat 26 Apr '23

26 Apr '23

morgan_sung · Apr 22 missouri’s trans snitch line is down after people spammed it with smut fics, rambling anecdotes, and the bee movie script the attorney general’s press secretary said “far left activists” are “resorting to trying to hack our system” Reposts not genuinely distributed, denial-of-service tactics ( DDoS )

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[ot][spam][spam][crazy] spamming cypherpunks list
by Undescribed Horrific Abuse, One Victim & Survivor of Many 26 Apr '23

26 Apr '23

bip bip there is mourning around this

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Adam Back is now becoming synonymous with Government Bonds
by professor rat 26 Apr '23

26 Apr '23

Backstabber's gone from Maxi Terror Central to Crypto Suit in sixty-seconds - the only LARP he will never try is passing for a c-punk revolutionary. https://twitter.com/JAN3com/status/1651024960880615424 Reposts not crypto-bro-Asian-lover stereotypes

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Buttface Buterin linked to illegal building on wildlife habitat
by professor rat 25 Apr '23

25 Apr '23

For the past eight years, M Vetri Selvan of the NGO Poovulagin Nanbargal has been fighting against Vasudev’s illegal constructions in the Madras high court, where he filed four petitions in 2013 and 2014. In his pleas, Selvan asked that the planning department’s order for demolition of Isha’s illegal structures be carried out, officials who had not acted against its illegalities be punished, Isha Sanskriti School’s illegal operation be stopped, and provision of cheap electricity to the Isha campus be stopped. https://www.newslaundry.com/2021/05/17/how-sadhguru-built-his-isha-empire-i…. Reposts not skeevy Ethereum launches by dodgy quack guru Vinay Gupta

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Perry Metzger highlights two things rapid cyborg evolution needs - nanotech and people.
by professor rat 25 Apr '23

25 Apr '23

Perry Metzger highlights two things rapid cyborg evolution needs - nanotech and people. https://twitter.com/perrymetzger/status/1650652557470056448 I would then add quantum computer networking and interstellar spacecraft construction once those first two are in place. Result? Optimized uploaded humans ready to colonize this galaxy and others - in a nice way, of course.

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Donald Trump - cypherpunk revolutionist
by professor rat 25 Apr '23

25 Apr '23

emptywheel 3h Note that in the course of a day, Trump was accused in closing arguments of being responsible for the Proud Boys launching an insurrection in the morning and of rape in the afternoon. #AllInADaysLegalExposure Quote Tweet erica orden @eorden 4h Jury selection the in the E. Jean Carroll v. Donald Trump case is complete. Opening statements will take place this afternoon. Show this thread <<< Very Assange

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Deutsche Bank Hit With $95 Million Verdict in Florida Ponzi Case
by Gunnar Larson 25 Apr '23

25 Apr '23

Sounds like the United Nations ... https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/deutsche-bank-hit-with-95-million-… Damages sought by companies’ liquidators Bank has been accused of lax controls Deutsche Bank AG must pay $95 million over allegations it negligently disregarded warning signs about a high-dollar Ponzi scheme and even aided and abetted it, a jury in Florida determined Tuesday. Representatives of 13 Cayman Islands companies undergoing liquidation brought the suit in the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Five of them were allowed to proceed to trial. The lawsuit is among a dozen filed over a South Florida real estate investment scheme, including at least two against Deutsche Bank, which has been dealing for years with accusations of lax internal controls. The liquidators alleged that Deutsche Bank and several subsidiaries knew that the real estate investors’ funds weren’t being used for their intended purpose. The scheme allegedly resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in losses. Four individuals allegedly ran two companies, South Bay Holdings LLC and Biscayne Capital International LLC. Those individuals allegedly used securities-issuing companies to connect investors to South Bay’s real estate assets, which were heavily leveraged and worthless as backing for the securities. The issuers are among the companies whose liquidators are suing Deutsche Bank. EFR Law Firm and Bondurant Mixson & Elmore LLP represent the companies’ liquidators. Duane Morris LLP and Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP represent Deutsche Bank. The case is Pearson v. Deutsche Bank AG, S.D. Fla., No. 21-cv-22437, verdict rendered 4/25/23.

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Kiva | Kiva’s CEO Stepping Down
by Gunnar Larson 25 Apr '23

25 Apr '23

Kiva.org has a new CTO: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kiva-org_after-a-long-search-were-happy-to-a… It is a hunch that New York's DFS Superintendent may not be honest about her relationship with Kiva.org. Between NYCCoin, USDP, and Kiva.org one has to wonder if Paxos' NUCoin endeavor is part of the Superintendent's auspicies. ----- https://www.kiva.global/kiva-org/kivas-ceo-stepping-down/ Kiva’s CEO Stepping Down Kiva.org Julie Hanna 22 July, 2022 Kiva CEO Chris Tsakalakis announced his resignation A message from Chris Dear Kiva community, After much reflection, I’ve made the difficult decision to step down as Kiva’s CEO. With my departure, Kiva’s Board of Directors will immediately begin a search for the next leader and will implement a transitional leadership plan so that Kiva can continue its mission-driven work to expand financial access to help underserved communities thrive. Wrestling with these types of decisions is never easy, but I’m confident that this is the right step not only for me, but for this incredible organization. I continue to be a strong believer in Kiva’s mission and look forward to supporting it through my personal commitment as a lender and donor. I have learned so much during my time here, and I am grateful to the board, the Executive Leadership Team, Kiva’s incredible employees, and to all of you for giving me the opportunity to lead this organization. Thank you to everyone in the Kiva community – lenders, partners, volunteers, donors, investors, and staff – for supporting our mission. Kiva is a resilient organization with a rich 17 year history and I look forward to seeing its ever increasing impact around the world. Respectfully, Chris CEO Transition: A message from Kiva’s Board of Directors Kiva’s Board of Directors would like to thank Chris for the commitment of his service and unwavering belief in Kiva’s mission, especially against the relentless headwinds of a global pandemic. As we say goodbye to Chris, let us also celebrate all that the Kiva Community of Lenders, together with Kivans and Chris, achieved during his tenure. 2021 was Kiva’s biggest year of impact with 550,000 entrepreneur borrowers across more than 60 countries receiving over $223 million worth of loans. We are also grateful for the capable leadership hands in which Chris leaves Kiva. Through the appointments of Liz Ray (Chief Financial Officer), Annette Promes (Chief Marketing Officer), Don Carter (Executive VP of People & Places), Molly Siemers (VP of Marketplace Product), and Sin-Mei Tsai (interim CTO), Chris broadened and deepened our leadership bench, while making meaningful strides in expanding diversity and representation. As Chris leaves his role as Kiva’s CEO, the Board, in partnership with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), will work to ensure leadership continuity so that Kiva’s important work and impact continues unimpeded. A CEO search is being initiated and interim leadership will be announced shortly. Like every organization in the world, Kiva has experienced its share of change in recent years. Guided by the steadiness of its enduring mission, Kiva has proven itself to be adaptive, time and again. At its core, Kiva’s fortitude lies in the strength of its collective power – the fiercely committed community of staff, volunteers, lenders, partners, and investors who have come together to enable over $1.7B in loans to reach nearly 4.5 million underserved people across the world. We are perennially grateful for all you do to make Kiva’s mission a reality. With gratitude and in service, Kiva’s Board of Directors Julie Hanna, Kiva Executive Chair Silvija Martincevic Andre Haddad Maya Chorengel Reid Hoffman John Muller

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Re: Follow Up: Applying for Loans & Grants for NYC Small Businesses| GJDC | 01/31
by Gunnar Larson 25 Apr '23

25 Apr '23

Dear Vivi Acosta: 38 days ago, I kindly submitted an inquiry about Kiva.org's relationship with the NYC Small Business Opportunity Fund. Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Gunnar Larson On Wed, Feb 1, 2023, 3:05 PM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: > Hey there: > > Yesterday when I was submitting the pre-application for the NYC Small > Business Opportunity Fund I was matched with the NDC Loan Team. > > Additionally, I saw a group of other potential services such as Kiva.org. > > Can you kindly advise the relationship the NYC Department of Small > Business Services has with Kiva.org? > > Thank you, > > Gunnar Larson > > On Wed, Feb 1, 2023, 2:57 PM BSG <bsg(a)gjdc.org> wrote: > >> Message from NYC Department of Small Business Services: >> >> >> >> Thank you for attending Applying for Loans & Grants for NYC Small >> Businesses| GJDC | 01/31. We hope you enjoyed our event. Attached is the >> presentation and to access SBS Connect to view all other services, >> please use this link: https://sbsconnect.nyc.gov/ >> Home · SBS Connect <https://sbsconnect.nyc.gov/> >> This will end your session with SBS Connect, but you will still be logged >> in on other NYC.gov sites. Be sure to log out of those sites as well or >> close your browser window if you want to end your session. >> sbsconnect.nyc.gov >> >> >> Please submit any questions or comments to: bsg(a)gjdc.org. >> >> >> >> Thank you and best of luck! >> >> >> *Vivi Acosta* >> >> Deputy Director of Business Services and Special Events >> >> >> *E-mail:* vacosta(a)gjdc.org <jantoine(a)gjdc.org> >> >> --- >> >> 90-04 161st Street >> >> Jamaica, NY 11432 >> >> www.gjdc.org >> >> >> *Follow us on* *Twitter* <https://twitter.com/gjdcprez>* |* *Facebook* >> <https://www.facebook.com/gjdcprez/> *| **LinkedIn* >> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/gjdc> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>

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[crazy] karl’s comments on burgeoning tech
by professor rat 25 Apr '23

25 Apr '23

Here is one really easy way to combat the danger represented by this new networked phenomena Get off the internet

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