July 2023 - cypherpunks - lists.cpunks.org

Ripple, SEC Claim Victories In Split Ruling On Token's Status
by Gunnar Larson 14 Jul '23

14 Jul '23

Ripple, SEC Claim Victories In Split Ruling On Token's Status By Aislinn Keely In a milestone in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's case against Ripple Labs, a New York federal judge ruled Thursday that the blockchain firm's XRP token was a security when it was sold directly to institutional investors, but not when it was sold on public exchanges. Order attached | Read full article » | Save to favorites » https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1699448?nl_pk=99a2a594-20ad-4b2f-a2…

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Celsius Founder Indicted As Feds Ramp Up Crypto Offensive
by Gunnar Larson 14 Jul '23

14 Jul '23

Celsius Founder Indicted As Feds Ramp Up Crypto Offensive By Phillip Bantz and Cara Salvatore New York federal prosecutors on Thursday ratcheted up a cryptocurrency fraud crackdown, announcing criminal charges against the founder and former CEO of now-bankrupt Celsius Network LLC for allegedly misleading customers about "core aspects" of the company's business. 5 documents attached | Read full article » | Save to favorites » https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1699243?nl_pk=99a2a594-20ad-4b2f-a2…

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Goldman Workers Seek $78M Atty Award After Sex Bias Win
by Gunnar Larson 14 Jul '23

14 Jul '23

Goldman Workers Seek $78M Atty Award After Sex Bias Win By Grace Elletson Women who secured a $215 million settlement with Goldman Sachs to end a wide-ranging sex bias suit told a New York federal judge that their attorneys deserve more than $78 million in fees and costs, arguing that their historic victory in the 13-year-long litigation justifies the hefty award. 2 documents attached | Read full article » | Save to favorites » https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1699416?nl_pk=99a2a594-20ad-4b2f-a2…

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Pensions Minister Says Watchdog Is Mulling Fix For LDI Data
by Gunnar Larson 14 Jul '23

14 Jul '23

Pensions Minister Says Watchdog Is Mulling Fix For LDI Data By Martin Croucher The U.K. retirement savings watchdog continues to work on ways to boost data collection by pensions plans about the impact of their hedging strategies on funding levels, a government minister has said. Read full article » | Save to favorites » https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1699171?nl_pk=4fb41…

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Extradition To US Poses Harm To Family, Trader Tells Court
by Gunnar Larson 14 Jul '23

14 Jul '23

Extradition To US Poses Harm To Family, Trader Tells Court By Christopher Crosby A former securities trader warned judges in London on Thursday that it would pose serious harm to the well-being of his child if he was extradited to the U.S. for insider trading in connection with a Wall Street banking giant. Read full article » | Save to favorites » https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1699204?nl_pk=4fb41…

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MPs Investigate Barriers Women Face In Financial Services - Law360
by Gunnar Larson 14 Jul '23

14 Jul '23

MPs Investigate Barriers Women Face In Financial Services By Joel Poultney British lawmakers announced on Friday that they will investigate the barriers faced by women in financial services amid a wider inquiry that will also examine whether regulators are doing enough to ensure equality in the sector. Read full article » | Save to favorites » https://www.law360.com/articles/1699176/mps-investigate-barriers-women-face…

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[ot][spam][crazy][discouragement/helicopters] cypherpunks as long-term phoenix again
by Undescribed Horrific Abuse, One Victim & Survivor of Many 14 Jul '23

14 Jul '23

the harder we squish the cypherpunks list in the ground the more cypherpunks energy swells and bubbles elsewhere if we eradicate all visible cypherpunk things the cypherpunks enter a mappable and massable space of potential cypherpunk energy (you can see it ebbing in behaviors around unreliable data; maybe the energy moves in and out of communication control and its surrounding community, kind of blipping as behaviors and policies interact) building and building emerge with great strength later CONTENT UNREVIEWED FOR RESPONSIBILITY

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Fwd: Spring "Bulletin": From privacy-respecting browser extensions to natural disaster relief
by Baffo 32 14 Jul '23

14 Jul '23

The mail timing patterns sent me an FSF bulletin to help me look less ridiculous. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Devin Ulibarri, FSF" <info(a)fsf.org> Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2023 20:34:39 -0400 Subject: Spring "Bulletin": From privacy-respecting browser extensions to natural disaster relief *Please consider adding <info(a)fsf.org> to your address book, which will ensure that our messages reach you and not your spam box!* *Read and share online: <https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/spring-bulletin-from-privacy-respecting…>* Dear Reader, What do the right to repair movement, web browser privacy, and a volunteer rescue response to an earthquake have in common? They are all topics covered in our latest [*FSF Bulletin*][0], which is our biannual newsletter about various aspects of free software. Free software, although sometimes seemingly abstract, touches upon many facets of daily life in a concrete way. The *Bulletin* is [now online][1], so that you can read it on the web and share it over email and microblog. [0]: https://www.fsf.org/bulletin/ [1]: https://magazine.fsf.org/2023-spring/?mtm_campaign=spring23&mtm_source=bull… In this issue of the *Bulletin*, you'll learn about: * Free software's role in the [right to repair movement][2]; * A [report from the FSF's tech team][3] on how this year's hybrid LibrePlanet was broadcast live with free software; * How [the free software tool OpenStreetMap (OSM)][4] helped rescue efforts in the aftermath of Turkey's recent earthquake disaster; * JShelter development and [how the privacy-oriented browser plugin can help protect your privacy][5]; and * [An overview of licensing talks][6] from this year's LibrePlanet: Charting the Course. [2]: https://www.fsf.org/bulletin/2023/spring/free-software-at-the-core-of-the-r… [3]: https://www.fsf.org/bulletin/2023/spring/making-of-how-to-create-a-hybrid-c… [4]: https://www.fsf.org/bulletin/2023/spring/ground-zero-navigating-in-freedom [5]: https://www.fsf.org/bulletin/2023/spring/freedom-and-privacy-on-the-web-our… [6]: https://www.fsf.org/bulletin/2023/spring/trademarks-volunteering-and-code-g… The printed version was already sent to free software supporters around the globe. It is sent a few weeks prior to the publication of the online version and can be a great way to spread free software news, either by sharing your copy with a neighbor or by leaving it out for visitors to read. If you received the printed *Bulletin* in the mail, please let us know when it arrived and help to get the word out by [sharing][15] a picture of your copy with the hashtag #fsfbulletin! We love seeing how far these little pamphlets travel -- and free software has a tangible impact in people's lives throughout the world. In addition to sharing your copy of the *Bulletin*, you can always encourage conversation about free software with some [fresh swag from GNU Press][7]. [15]: https://www.fsf.org/share [7]: https://www.fsf.org/blogs/gnu-press/keep-cool-with-gnu-summer-swag *Note to those receiving the print* Bulletin *who would like to opt out: To unsubscribe from receiving a copy of the printed* Bulletin*, please complete the form at <https://u.fsf.org/3zh>.* [The associate member program started in November of 2002][9] to support the core work of the free software movement, independent from major individual or corporate donors. The FSF wanted to be sustained by the community we serve. As of today, membership dues make up most of the FSF's operational costs. Without members we would not be able to carry out the important work the FSF does for the free software movement. The membership program keeps us working, and publications such as the *Bulletin* help give voice to the stories of free software supporters. Together with your help, we can strive towards a world where computer user freedom is universal. **Can you join this effort as an [FSF associate member][13]?** You can start for as little as $10 per month ($5 for students), or $120 per year. With your support we can get to the strength in numbers we need to both continue our work *and* take on the challenging developments where we need to take a stance. Plus, your membership will count towards achieving our spring goal of 175 new associate members before July 21. You'll be able to enjoy all the [member benefits][12], which include merchandise discounts, a 16GB bootable membership card, and use of our associate member videoconferencing server. When you join as an annual associate member at $120 or more, you'll also be eligible for this year's sustainable and stylish, genuine wood GNU head sticker. [9]: https://www.fsf.org/history/#associate [13]: https://my.fsf.org/join?mtm_campaign=spring23&mtm_source=bulletinmail [12]: https://www.fsf.org/associate/benefits?mtm_campaign=spring23&mtm_source=bul… Yours in freedom, Devin Ulibarri Outreach & Communications Coordinator -- * Follow us on Mastodon at <https://hostux.social/@fsf>, GNU social at <https://status.fsf.org/fsf>, PeerTube at <https://framatube.org/accounts/fsf/video-channels>, and on Twitter at @fsf. * Read about why we use Twitter, but only with caveats at <https://www.fsf.org/twitter>. * Subscribe to our RSS feeds at <https://fsf.org/blogs/RSS>. * Join us as an associate member at <https://www.fsf.org/jf>. * Read our Privacy Policy at <https://www.fsf.org/about/free-software-foundation-privacy-policy>. 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[oss] Fwd: 2023 Virtual Fedora Showcase
by Undescribed Horrific Abuse, One Victim & Survivor of Many 14 Jul '23

14 Jul '23

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Arran Griffith Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:23:03 -0400 We are officially announcing the 2023 Virtual Fedora Showcase, taking place this Fall. As a way to bring the community back together in one (virtual) space we are hosting a 2-3 day online event to bring our community together and give users a chance to share their work, discuss their implementations, collaborate, and reconnect. This event will be FREE to all participants and we hope you’ll use this opportunity to bring friends and colleagues along to learn more about Fedora, the software and our community. Registration details will follow in the weeks to come so keep your eyes open for info on that. DETAILS:https://fedora.lyrasis.org/2023-virtual-fedora-showcase/ When: Sept 12-14, 2023 · 2-3 ½ day sessions (depending on level of interest and quantity of proposals) · Times will attempt to be as inclusive as possible for global users What to Expect: · Presentations from colleagues and peers on work they have been doing at their institutions · Program Updates from Fedora and our sister communities · Organization Home Updates · Engagement Activities · Local user-group (virtual) meet-and-greets WE NEED YOU! Don’t think your work is interesting enough?! I bet you’re wrong and that a fellow Fedora user or community member is working through the exact same thing at this very moment. We want to hear about ALL of the things you’ve been working on, Fedora 6 or not!! Submit your presentation proposal using the following form: https://forms.office.com/r/uZtWZVTeXz Proposals will be accepted until July 31, 2023. Presentation ideas can include, but are not limited to the following suggestions: Interesting or unique Fedora implementations How your institution handled recent upgrades or tweaks within your system to solve a problem The good, the bad and the ugly – sharing work that didn’t go so well and what you learned from it Migration stories (Doesn’t have to be Fedora 6 migration stories!) Upcoming work and how you are preparing for it Cool new collections you are working on General Fedora updates from your institution So get your thinking caps on and mark your calendars! We will have a great event in store for you and are looking forward to seeing everyone all together again! Read more about the event on our website here: https://fedora.lyrasis.org/2023-virtual-fedora-showcase/ Cheers, Arran Griffith --- Fedora Program Manager Lyrasis

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BREAKING: Ex-Celsius CEO Indicted On Fraud Charges
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jul '23

13 Jul '23

BREAKING: Ex-Celsius CEO Indicted On Fraud Charges By Phillip Bantz New York federal prosecutors on Thursday announced criminal fraud charges against the founder and former CEO of now-bankrupt crypto company Celsius Network LLC, alleging he misled customers about "core aspects of Celsius's business." Indictment attached | Read full article » | Save to favorites » https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/169924…

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