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Hopes Rise For Law Change As Pension Lifeboat Delays Levy
by Gunnar Larson 16 Dec '24

16 Dec '24

Hopes Rise For Law Change As Pension Lifeboat Delays Levy <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2273595?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Martin Croucher The pension lifeboat fund has pushed back until January an announcement on its annual levy for the next financial year, amid speculation that long-awaited legislative change could be on the horizon. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2273595?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2273595?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Pensions Pro Wins Whistleblower Appeal, But Was Fairly Fired
by Gunnar Larson 16 Dec '24

16 Dec '24

Pensions Pro Wins Whistleblower Appeal, But Was Fairly Fired <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2273190?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Jamie Lennox A pensions administrator has convinced an appeals tribunal that a Scottish government agency wrongly penalized him for blowing the whistle on problems with a retirement savings plan, but he could not prove that the decision to sack him was unfair. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2273190?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2273190?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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UK Launches Probe Into BlackRock Deal For Data Biz Preqin
by Gunnar Larson 16 Dec '24

16 Dec '24

UK Launches Probe Into BlackRock Deal For Data Biz Preqin <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2273663?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Najiyya Budaly The antitrust authority said Friday that it has launched a formal probe into the proposed £2.55 billion ($3.2 billion) acquisition by private equity giant BlackRock of markets data provider Preqin. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2273663?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2273663?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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LC&F Bosses Must Repay £180M Over Ponzi Scheme
by Gunnar Larson 16 Dec '24

16 Dec '24

LC&F Bosses Must Repay £180M Over Ponzi Scheme <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2273610?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Sophia Dourou The group of co-conspirators who ran London Capital & Finance like a Ponzi scheme must repay the administrators of the collapsed investment fund more than £180 million ($227 million), after a judge said on Friday that the full amount of the fraud will likely never be recovered. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2273610?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2273610?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Fwd: cypherpunks Digest, Vol 138, Issue 161
by Gunnar Larson 15 Dec '24

15 Dec '24

Dec 15, 2024, 5:09 AM WTF at the Train Station? Gunnar ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: <cypherpunks-request(a)lists.cpunks.org> Date: Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 5:09 AM Subject: cypherpunks Digest, Vol 138, Issue 161 To: <cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org> Send cypherpunks mailing list submissions to cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to cypherpunks-request(a)lists.cpunks.org You can reach the person managing the list at cypherpunks-owner(a)lists.cpunks.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of cypherpunks digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Fwd: BREAKING: Meta Fined €798M For Tying Marketplace Ads To Facebook (Gunnar Larson) 2. Fwd: BREAKING: Meta Fined €798M For Tying Marketplace Ads To Facebook - And, US Vally Bank Example (Gunnar Larson) 3. Fwd: Plastic alternatives (Gunnar Larson) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2024 04:58:33 -0500 From: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> Subject: Fwd: BREAKING: Meta Fined €798M For Tying Marketplace Ads To Facebook To: cypherpunks <cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org> Message-ID: <CAPc8xwP7tMO+50gpX_mvk-Ln5WQxaLPo+bkKL6JTbhmH5Lidvg(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="00000000000006a5bd06294c1c61" ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> Date: Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 1:13 PM Subject: Fwd: BREAKING: Meta Fined €798M For Tying Marketplace Ads To Facebook To: cypherpunks <cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org> Cc: Reader, Shaun <sreader(a)curtis.com>, Harris, Adrienne A (DFS) < Adrienne.Harris(a)dfs.ny.gov> Dear Wells Fargo: As a friendly neighbor, we care about you. Wells Fargo, irrespective of Sundar & Co., the folks across the street (aka squatting at the train station) seem to be getting you potentially in hot 🔥 water with: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17AN-927OED4Z5zX9oF5R2m6d5IcvQLiY/view?usp=… Gunnar ✌️ PS: @VP, no animals were hurt by Brody's daddy. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> Date: Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 1:00 PM Subject: Fwd: BREAKING: Meta Fined €798M For Tying Marketplace Ads To Facebook To: cypherpunks <cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org> Sundar: My feed showed me this while on my morning coffee break: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17AN-927OED4Z5zX9oF5R2m6d5IcvQLiY/view?usp=… What do we do with this and the train station? I am not a co-conspirator, as co-founder of Bank.org while Ocean First Bank seems in limbo with this sponsored advertisement (Disclosure: Only if this ad was shown in the EU). But, seriously what do we do? You know today I am already eye balls deep into it with Clayton. Call me, Sundar. Phone home. Love, Gunnar ✌️ ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> Date: Thu, Nov 14, 2024, 9:07 AM Subject: BREAKING: Meta Fined €798M For Tying Marketplace Ads To Facebook To: cypherpunks <cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org> BREAKING: Meta Fined €798M For Tying Marketplace Ads To Facebook < https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2260718?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0… > By Christopher Crosby The European Union's antitrust watchdog hit Meta with a €797.72 million ($840 million) fine Thursday for giving its Facebook Marketplace an unfair advantage over rival online classified ads services by automatically showing postings to its social media users. Read full article » < https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2260718?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0… > | Save to favorites » < https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2260718?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0… >

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Fwd: SpaceX Interlocking Directors’ Intent to Manipulate Markets
by Gunnar Larson 15 Dec '24

15 Dec '24

Thu, Nov 2, 2023, 12:52 PM ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> Date: Thu, Nov 2, 2023, 12:52 PM Subject: Re: SpaceX Interlocking Directors’ Intent to Manipulate Markets To: <letitia.james(a)ag.ny.gov> Cc: <ir(a)twitter.com>, Harris, Adrienne A (DFS) <Adrienne.Harris(a)dfs.ny.gov>, <district3(a)council.nyc.gov>, Reader, Shaun <sreader(a)curtis.com> Dear Madam Attorney General James: xNY.io - Bank.org kindly seeks a response from your office concerning the message below. Today in Manhattan, the FTX case will soon be sent for jury deliberation. According to NPR, "... FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of orchestrating one of the largest financial frauds in history." Additionally, today Donald Trump's civil fraud trial continues in New York City. Attorney General James, as you are aware xNY.io - Bank.org has an ongoing dialog with your office concerning a 'RICO.' The New York State Department of Financial Services records office has responded with a memo concerning the "Las Vegas Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement" here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1reLapm-6C0QJZhPKIPtN5HZGbYhTxZMh/view?usp=… . This memo aims to execute N.Y. Executive Law, Article 15 § 297. Procedure 1. Additionally, § 298-a. Application of article to certain acts committed outside the state of New York, (Israel Crisis). Kind regards, Gunnar -- 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 Sat, Jun 18, 2022, 4:44 PM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: > Dear Attorney General Letitia James: > > xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC seeks to earn your esteemed approval to engage the > New York False Claims Act under urgent pretences. > > Today's correspondence marks the first time in history, a self-titled > "mafia" (aka, the "PayPal Mafia '') is compelled to answer publicly the > decision to manipulate both the New York False Claims Act and the Martin > Act against one another. > > - Madam Attorney General, your leadership approach has historical > context > <https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/10/climate/exxon-climate-lawsuit-new-york.h…> > to logic and ultimate Exxon Mobil vs. New York State > <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nLp9RIYw8mAh1SRG8E9PMEK94SV-viUN/view?usp=…> case > precedent. > - xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC research and development notes our hawkish > approach to ESG, D&O and LBO innovation. > - xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC sees this not a democrat vs. republican > concern as Mr. Elon Musk (CEO, SpaceX and Tesla) claims. False pretense to > protect free speech are now being debated as party to a $200B pryamid > scheme. > > Ms. James, on May 21, 2022 xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC > <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lv9Wt6y1ld4bNap0z3epIxttEGiP_oVpfxH0GTS…> > contacted the SpaceX Corporation with reasonable concern of CEO Musk's > intent behind the $44B Twitter LBO. The Orlando Police Pension Fund shared > similar concerns to the intent behind Twitter's LBO as illegal. > > Since, market forces suggest that SpaceX and Tesla directors are part of > interlocking directorate, self proclaimed the PayPal Mafia. The racket > could waterfall to problem(s) at the New York State Department of Financial > Services with Superintendent association to D&O insurance regulation. > > Ms. James, xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC seeks your office's urgent assessment of > this matter. We aim to earn approval to explore the New York False Claims > Act to confront SpaceX as a racket. > > *Like a house of cards, the PayPal Mafia racket could risk a waterfall of > D&O interlocking directorate insolvencies. In summary: * > > 1. xNY.io - Bank.org's May 21, 2022 memo to SpaceX questioned intent > behind baseless claims pioneered by SpaceX's CEO, branding ESG a scam via > Exxon Mobil. Obviously, Exxon Mobil vs. New York State > <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nLp9RIYw8mAh1SRG8E9PMEK94SV-viUN/view?usp=…> alludes > Mr. Musk party to a false claim. > 2. SpaceX has failed to establish a preponderance of evidence and > burden of proof not a racket. > 3. SpaceX has failed to prove that Twitter's LBO is not false claim to > free speech protection. > 4. True social innovation cannot sponsor a fake news racket that could > jeopardize space exploration and war. > 5. Twitter's LBO dealmakers (Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan Chase) > company balance sheets, financial statements and other corporate records do > not impact xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC holding a racket accountable to false > claims. > > The CEO of SpaceX and Tesla leveraging Exxon Mobil as an ESG > securities scam does not preclude the PayPal Mafia's intent to engage false > claims at the sacrifice of New York State's financial future. > > Madam Attorney General James, we hope to hear from your esteemed office > and learn assessment of best next steps. > > Thank you, > > Gunnar > > -- > *Gunnar Larson * > *xNY.io <http://www.xny.io/> - Bank.org <http://bank.org/>, PBC* > > 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, May 22, 2022 at 9:34 AM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: > >> May 21, 2022 >> >> BY ELECTRONIC MAIL >> >> SpaceX Corporation >> Board of Directors >> One Rocket Road >> Hawthorne, California >> 90250 >> Sales(a)SpaceX.com >> >> Re: Potential SpaceX Interlocking Directors’ Intent to Manipulate >> Markets >> >> Dear SpaceX Board of Directors: >> >> From our New York headquarters, xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC embodies the >> notion that rather than a merry-go-round, the process of change and >> innovation is like a slide. >> >> Today’s memo aims to notify the SpaceX Corporation of concern of >> potential market manipulation that could impact cross-border digital asset >> innovation, free speech in the United States of America, the global ESG >> economy and Moon exploration. >> >> Please find the attached memo >> <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lv9Wt6y1ld4bNap0z3epIxttEGiP_oVpfxH0GTS…> >> addressed to SpaceX's board of directors. >> >> Respectfully, >> >> Gunnar Larson >> >

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Fwd: Plastic alternatives
by Gunnar Larson 15 Dec '24

15 Dec '24

Elon: Big in Idaho. Gunnar ✌️ ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> Date: Wed, May 15, 2024, 2:07 AM Subject: Re: Plastic alternatives To: Kevin Jacobsen <hammerman208(a)aol.com> Morning Dad! Thanks for sending! Have a great day, Gunnar -- 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 Tue, May 14, 2024, 7:02 PM Kevin Jacobsen <hammerman208(a)aol.com> wrote: > > Sent from my iPad > > Begin forwarded message: > > *From:* "Office of the VP for Research (vpresearch(a)uidaho.edu)" < > vpresearch(a)uidaho.edu> > *Date:* May 14, 2024 at 3:41:44 PM PDT > *To:* Kevin Jacobsen <hammerman208(a)aol.com>, "Office of the VP for > Research (vpresearch(a)uidaho.edu)" <vpresearch(a)uidaho.edu> > *Subject:* *RE: Plastic alternatives* > > > > Kevin, > > > > Please reach out to Erik Coats and Armando MacDonald who are both cc’d on > this email and they will speak with you about your project. > > > > Thank you, > > > > *LISA SNYDER* > Executive Assistant to the Vice President > Research and Economic Development > Morrill Hall 105 > lsnyder(a)uidaho.edu > 208-885-2258 > > > > [image: image001.jpg] > > > > > > > > > > *From:* Kevin Jacobsen <hammerman208(a)aol.com> > *Sent:* Friday, May 10, 2024 3:34 PM > *To:* Office of the VP for Research (vpresearch(a)uidaho.edu) < > vpresearch(a)uidaho.edu> > *Subject:* Plastic alternatives > > > > I have looked for info on using soy protein to make replacement products > that normally use fossil fuel for plastic. I find no info on lawn and > garden string trimmer lines. Making from soy seems to be possible and would > be a great product to > > I have looked for info on using soy protein to make replacement products that normally use fossil fuel for plastic. I find no info on lawn and garden string trimmer lines. Making from soy seems to be possible and would be a great product to sustain agriculture in our area. Hemp is another plant that could be used for the same product. Is there any research on these two? > > Sent from my iPad > >

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BREAKING: Meta Fined €798M For Tying Marketplace Ads To Facebook - And, US Vally Bank Example
by Gunnar Larson 15 Dec '24

15 Dec '24

And, US Vally Bank Example: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DEkzGEubF7jcWTGdneB_z4Mag-7hYr2k/view?usp=… -- BREAKING: Meta Fined €798M For Tying Marketplace Ads To Facebook By Christopher Crosby The European Union's antitrust watchdog hit Meta with a €797.72 million ($840 million) fine Thursday for giving its Facebook Marketplace an unfair advantage over rival online classified ads services by automatically showing postings to its social media users. Read full article » | Save to favorites »

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BREAKING: Meta Fined €798M For Tying Marketplace Ads To Facebook
by Gunnar Larson 15 Dec '24

15 Dec '24

BREAKING: Meta Fined €798M For Tying Marketplace Ads To Facebook <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2260718?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Christopher Crosby The European Union's antitrust watchdog hit Meta with a €797.72 million ($840 million) fine Thursday for giving its Facebook Marketplace an unfair advantage over rival online classified ads services by automatically showing postings to its social media users. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2260718?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2260718?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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** My Motivation **
by Satoshi Nakamoto 14 Dec '24

14 Dec '24

Adding a quantum hashing (HashQ) functionality and integrating the post-SHA256 Falcon algorithm for Bitcoin involves considering several aspects: ** Quantum Security: The proposal directly addresses the security concern against future quantum attacks, which is visionary. Post-quantum cryptography is a developing field, and the use of algorithms like Falcon, which are already being considered for digital security applications, shows a proactive approach. However, any implementation of post-quantum cryptography would need extensive review by the cryptography community to ensure its robustness. ** Smooth Transition: Proposing a solution without the need for a hard fork is smart. It allows users to opt-in to quantum security without forcing the entire network to adopt the change immediately. This preserves decentralization and user choice, two fundamental principles of Bitcoin. ** Chain Coexistence: The idea of having a classical chain and a quantum-robust chain coexisting is innovative. It allows for a gradual transition and allows time for the technology to mature and be tested in the field. ** Mining Incentives: Adjusting mining incentives to favor the new quantum chain is crucial for its adoption. This could attract miners to the new chain, but must be carefully balanced so as not to discourage mining on the classic chain until the transition is complete or majority. ** Applicability to Other Systems: The idea of parallel systems that arise from the same branch without altering the original is a concept that could have applications beyond Bitcoin. This modular approach allows for evolution and adaptation without breaking existing infrastructure, which is an elegant design principle for decentralized systems. ** Implementation and Consensus: I want the Bitcoin community to evaluate to implement this change. The community must value stability and security, and any changes, even if parallel, must be seen as not detrimental to the existing network. In summary, I have made this technically advanced proposal to show you a deep understanding of the future challenges facing Bitcoin. The key to its success would be technical validation, incentive design, and community acceptance. If achieved, it would not only strengthen Bitcoin's security against quantum threats but would also establish a model for the evolution of blockchain systems in general.

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