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Fwd: Meta Platforms, Inc. Board of Directors - USPTO, Digital Assets and Moscow Exchange
by Gunnar Larson 29 Apr '24

29 Apr '24

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Chollet, Nicki <NChollet(a)kilpatricktownsend.com> Date: Thu, Sep 1, 2022, 3:20 PM Subject: RE: Meta Platforms, Inc. Board of Directors - USPTO, Digital Assets and Moscow Exchange To: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> Cc: Meta_Defensive_Disputes <Meta_Defensive_Disputes(a)kilpatricktownsend.com> Dear Mr. Larson, As we have previously stated, before we can properly evaluate or respond to your claim, you will need to provide additional details regarding the basis for your claim and documentation of your relationship with Moscow Exchange or ownership in the Moscow Exchange mark (for example, trademark registration certificates evidencing your ownership of the alleged marks in question). Until we receive this information, we will not respond further to your correspondence. Meta Platforms reserves all rights. Sincerely, *Nichole Davis Chollet Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP* Suite 2800 | 1100 Peachtree Street NE | Atlanta, GA 30309-4528 office 404 815 6010 | cell 404 906 6948 | fax 404 541 3387 nchollet(a)kilpatricktownsend.com | My Profile <http://www.kilpatricktownsend.com/en/People/C/CholletNicholeDavis> | VCard <http://www.kilpatricktownsend.com/vcard/NicholeDavisChollet.vcf> *From:* Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 31, 2022 4:53 PM *To:* Chollet, Nicki <NChollet(a)kilpatricktownsend.com> *Cc:* Meta_Defensive_Disputes < Meta_Defensive_Disputes(a)kilpatricktownsend.com>; cypherpunks < cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org>; investor(a)fb.com *Subject:* Re: Meta Platforms, Inc. Board of Directors - USPTO, Digital Assets and Moscow Exchange Ms. Chollett: We have not heard from you. Is there some reason why? Gunnar Gunnar Larson xNY.io - Bank.org On Tue, Aug 30, 2022, 6:05 PM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: Ms. Chollett: Are you free to discuss this tomorrow? Meta seems to be fanning the flames. Thank you, Gunnar Gunnar Larson xNY.io - Bank.org On Wed, Apr 13, 2022, 4:44 PM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: Ms. Chollett: Thank you, kindly, for continued correspondence related to Meta Board questions specific to xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC's concern to protecting cross-border digital asset innovation. xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC first became alarmed through Meta's obvious digital asset market problems related to Libra, Diem, Novi and USDP. Through Meta's continued digital identity transitions, xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC has pioneered cross-border digital asset logic(s). Moreover, the Moscow Exchange and Meta introduced market events over March that jeopardize digital asset market purty. Ms, Chollett, xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC will not pay for market effects related to Meta's cross-border disruption of digital asset innovation, related to Meta's obvious mark exactness (by definition) to the Moscow Exchange. *Ms. Chollett, we cannot concern ourselves with Meta's intentions, good or otherwise, given clear problems that exacerbate market risk: * - March 11, 2022 <https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/russia-moves-to-declare-meta-an-ex…>: Russia's leader, who is in charge of the Moscow Exchange cites Meta as an 'extremist organization' ... - March 14, 2022 <https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=ff9f1af5-cc8a-473a-822b-8890…>: Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC Benjamin G. Murray published SDNY insights to a Russian State-Sponsored TV Network's Attempt to Dismiss Copyright Lawsuit On Fair Use Grounds Denied. - March 17, 2022 <https://www.sberbank.com/news-and-media/press-releases/article?newsID=cd44d…>: Moscow Exchange is the backend to Russia's largest bank, Sber. The announcement on 03/17/22 confirmed Sber (via the Moscow Exchange technology, at various levels) would issue digital assets. - March 18, 2022 <https://cointelegraph.com/news/meta-files-8-digital-asset-and-web-3-0-trade…>: Meta Platforms Inc. filed USPTO mark applications for a mark EXACTLY DEFINED to that of the Moscow Exchange. - Ms. Chollette, below my signature you will find Meta's filing numbers and descriptions related to a mark defined as Moscow Exchange, with plans to engage the mark in commerce related to digital assets and virtual reality. - March 24, 2022 <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f_fq1GaKNaAUGEyztdm-oMtIuEW2yXj4C5aoN0G…>: xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC contacted meta, with a memo introducing our direct plan to protect cross-border digital asset innovation. Ms. Chollette, please note that Russia has labeled Meta as an 'extremist organization' ... So who really knows what the Moscow Exchange will thi xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC is a very reasonable digital asset pioneer, and sitting in Manhattan the jury is in on market contributions from Libra, Diem, Novi and USDP. Ms, Chollette, Meta and the Moscow Exchange matter really suggest only losing marketplace contributions, obviously potentially devastating digital asset marketplace innovation(s). We aim to solve this problem immediately: 1. Ms. Collette, xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC recently shared Citigroup's Metaverse and Money <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1REoa87GCmt2uhDp7ZYswbTRw4ygQgjsL/view?usp=…> whitepaper, with 33 highlights to our grave concern to Meta's potential marketplace delinquency related to Meta's mark exactness to Moscow Exchange. 2. Furthermore, Mr. Zuckerberg and Mr. Putin are both highlight quotes to Citigroup's Metaverse and Money research. 3. With the date order, footnotes, and highlights xNY.io -Bank.org, PBC kindly petitions Meta's board to understand the opportunity ... The Moscow Exchange is not our problem, and for whatever reason Meta will have no opportunity to make mark exactness our problem. The United State of America's cross-border approach to digital asset innovation will be cultivated, fostered and protected by xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC. We aim not to be adversarial with Meta, but we will stop at no cost to invest in claim rewards if necessary. Perhaps, we can organize a time to discuss potential resolutions in the immediate term. xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC must reserve all rights specific to harm from March 14, 2022 <https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=ff9f1af5-cc8a-473a-822b-8890…> and March 18, 2022 <https://cointelegraph.com/news/meta-files-8-digital-asset-and-web-3-0-trade…> market events. Please feel free to call or email anytime. Sending you the very best from New York City, Gunnar Larson -- *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 97320155: Online social networking and dating services, including a specific branch tailored for networking between cryptocurrency investors. 97320153: Design and development of computer hardware and software relating to Web3, including gaming, e-commerce, blockchain transactions, etc. 97320149: Entertainment and electronic publishing services, partly within virtual reality. 97320147: Telecommunication services for electronic assets held on its platform. 97320146: Financial transaction processing services relating to tokens, blockchain assets, cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets. 97320144: Advertising services via virtual or augmented reality networks and the metaverse. 97320140: Wearable peripherals for video games connected to virtual reality. 97320136: Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application, such as for user authentication, online charitable fundraising and most notably, for hardware or e-wallets. ------------------------------ Confidentiality Notice: This communication constitutes an electronic communication within the meaning of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 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HSBC Recruiter Can't Bring Claim Over 'Eye-Rolling' Boss
by Gunnar Larson 29 Apr '24

29 Apr '24

HSBC Recruiter Can't Bring Claim Over 'Eye-Rolling' Boss <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1829925?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Sophia Dourou A former HSBC recruiter with an obsessive-compulsive disorder can't sue the bank for disability bias over his manager's eye-rolling after a tribunal ruled the claim was brought too late. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1829925?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1829925?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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National Enquirer legal counsel considered harmful
by pro2rat＠yahoo.com.au 28 Apr '24

28 Apr '24

National Enquirer legal counsel considered harmful https://thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/4625253-on-alvin-bragg-and-the… Oh the weather inside is frightful

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Cypherpunk Bitstream Hosts Talk Crypto-Anarchy, Dropgangs, & Importance of Real Life Connections
by pro2rat＠yahoo.com.au 28 Apr '24

28 Apr '24

Cypherpunk Bitstream Hosts Talk Crypto-Anarchy, Dropgangs, and Importance of Real Life Connections https://news.bitcoin.com/cypherpunk-bitstream-hosts-share-importance-of-pay… Gunnar Larson keeps polishing that Bloomberg turd to perfection

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Athens vs. Freedom Video
by Gunnar Larson 28 Apr '24

28 Apr '24

Athens vs. Freedom Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6TKpmXtIji/?igsh=Z2l4anlpYzh0OG9x

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Three very good police officers
by pro2rat＠yahoo.com.au 28 Apr '24

28 Apr '24

when the officers responded to three false emergency calls, authorities said. The officers were attacked in their vehicle with heavy-caliber weapons and burned, the authorities said. https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/chiles-president-boric-declares-nati… Gunnar Larson smells like pig cop and will go the same way authorities say

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How anarchists robbed a bank & destroyed police servers (AntiSec) using only a keyboard.
by pro2rat＠yahoo.com.au 28 Apr '24

28 Apr '24

how anarchists robbed a bank (Phineas Fisher) and destroyed police servers (AntiSec) using only a keyboard. https://www.anarchistnews.org/content/anarsec-tech-guides-anarchists Reposted not endorsed. Caveat emptor. Own onus. He's behind you.

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NY-DFS Proposed Guidance on Character and Fitness (Extension Appeal)
by Gunnar Larson 28 Apr '24

28 Apr '24

Coinbase is up 40% this month: https://www.google.com/finance/quote/COIN:NASDAQ?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjO3sCmxrCE… Goldman's first Bitcoin backed loan to COIN back in 2022 would of had fantastic returns: Goldman Offers Its First Bitcoin-Backed Loan in Crypto Push https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-28/goldman-offers-its-first… We will always have the Bloomberg Crypto Summit. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> Date: Wed, Jun 28, 2023, 2:14 AM Subject: Re: NY-DFS Proposed Guidance on Character and Fitness (Extension Appeal) To: <kathleen.scott(a)dfs.ny.gov> Cc: <BankingComments(a)dfs.ny.gov>, <cypherpunks(a)cpunks.org> Ms. Scott: Additionally, xNY.io - Bank.org respectfully submits Coinbase's Brian Armstrong on Bloomberg.com: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2023-01-12/the-david-rubenstein-show-… as a matter for public comment for NY-DFS' "Proposed Guidance on Character and Fitness." The Bloomberg interview with Coinbase showed top journalistic integrity, yet, Coinbase failed to mention any NY-DFS investigation or pending action. The interview aired last December, before the 100M Coinbase settlement was announced by NY-DFS concerning Coinbase's BitLicense compliance. NY-DFS' approach to Coinbase and Goldman Sachs (who took Coinbase public) share independent insider trading scenarios that could disrespect the United States Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Fraud Section and Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section compliance programs. We have collated 34 highlights that describe a corporate opportunity policy framework to gauge character and fitness of the "first Bitcoin loan" backed by a New York banking institution here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yx88RMoeLyyfbNK0RtPl4r-m8N21_1Sp/view?usp=… . Per point one of NY-DFS' "Suggested Questions to Facilitate Initial and Ongoing Assessment of Designated Persons’ Character and Fitness," can you kindly acknowledge that you have reviewed and understand our appeal seeking extension for public comment to August 5, 2023? We feel extra time for public comment is warranted to ensure that xNY.io - Bank.org did not play a significant role or otherwise contribute in a meaningful way to the conduct that led to regulatory action or proceeding without ample notice. Thank you, Gunnar On Wed, Jun 28, 2023, 12:04 AM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: > Ms. Scott: > > NY-DFS recently asked for public comment concerning "Proposed Guidance on > Assessment of the Character and Fitness of Directors, Senior Officers, and > Managers" mentioned here: > https://www.dfs.ny.gov/industry_guidance/industry_letters/il20230509_guidan… > . > > xNY.io - Bank.org asks if the NY-DFS will extend deadline for public > comment to August 5, 2023 from June 30, 2023. > > As requested by NY-DFS, today we provide (in a separate attachment) > evidence of any documented exceptions to compliance with the "Suggested > Questions to Facilitate Initial and Ongoing Assessment of Designated > Persons’ Character and Fitness." > > We have collated 19 references comprising 205 highlights that touch on the > five key areas below: > https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FTRRFFhQHDxf-oR9WOZz0a2gRtC9ZWVO. > > -Harassment and Discrimination Policies > > -Conflict of Interest Policy > > -Insider Trading Policy > > -Records Management Policy > > -Corporate Opportunity Policy > > xNY.io - Bank.org is seeking NY-DFS' extension for public comment to > August 5, 2023 so that the New York Banking community has time to complete > Q2-23 earnings call disclosures. > > As documented in the above 19 references, we feel extra time for public > comment is warranted to ensure that xNY.io - Bank.org did not play a > significant role or otherwise contribute in a meaningful way to the conduct > that led to regulatory action or proceeding without ample notice. > > Per point one of NY-DFS' "Suggested Questions to Facilitate Initial and > Ongoing Assessment of Designated Persons’ Character and Fitness," can you > kindly acknowledge that you have reviewed and understand our appeal seeking > extension for public comment to August 5, 2023? > > We hope to hear from you before June 30, 2023 given obvious factors. > > Sending you the very best regards. > > Thank you, > > 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 > >

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Fwd: Your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request FOIL-2024-097305-022021
by Gunnar Larson 28 Apr '24

28 Apr '24

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> Date: Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 3:08 AM Subject: Fwd: Your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request FOIL-2024-097305-022021 To: <cypherpunks(a)cpunks.org> ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> Date: Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 4:00 AM Subject: Re: Your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request FOIL-2024-097305-022021 To: <Idel.Lendoff(a)dfs.ny.gov>, <letitia.james(a)ag.ny.gov> Cc: JeanBaptiste, Pascale (DFS) <Pascale.JeanBaptiste(a)dfs.ny.gov>, < cypherpunks(a)cpunks.org>, Reader, Shaun <sreader(a)curtis.com>, Harris, Adrienne A (DFS) <Adrienne.Harris(a)dfs.ny.gov>, Paasewe, Siaka (DHR) < Siaka.Paasewe(a)dhr.ny.gov> Madam Attorney General: Kindly following up. Have a nice day. Thank you, Gunnar -- Gunnar Larson xNY.io - Bank.org 917-580-8053 On Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 4:11 AM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: > Dear Madam Attorney General: > > xNY.io - Bank.org today contacts your esteemed office seeking to engage > New York State's False Claims Act under urgent pretences. > > Attorney General James, xNY.io - Bank.org contacted NY-DHR to assess if > they have any records of NY-DFS Superintendent recusal records mentioned by > New York Magazine (below). NY-DHR has responded that they have no NY-DFS > Superintendent recusal records. > > As a matter of risk arbitrage, xNY.io - Bank.org is not in a position to > placate any obstruction by NY-DFS on such important matters as our rights > as New Yorkers. > > For these obvious reasons, xNY.io - Bank.org seeks the Attorney General's > blessing to engage New York State's False Claims Act to mitigate any undue > losses to New Yorkers given conflicts of interest in virtual currency > marketes, including overall pure financial innovation across New York State. > > The very best with 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, Apr 13, 2024, 8:08 AM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: > >> Dear Idel Lendoff: >> >> NY-DFS has delayed answering if there are any Superintendent recusal >> records mentioned by New York Magazine several times. >> >> xNY.io - Bank.org today kindly petitions New York State Department of >> Financial Services' esteemed action against any worry of public corruption >> concerning recusal records of the current Superintendent. >> >> Given the history of NY-DFS Superintendent durability, especially given >> the previous NY-DFS Superintendent, it would seem that New York Magazine's >> mention of NY-DFS Superintendent recusals is evidently prudent for >> follow-up by xNY.io - Bank.org. >> >> Being clear, it was not xNY.io - Bank.org who first mentioned NY-DFS >> Superintendent recusals, it was New York Magazine. >> >> NY-DFS' latest response of delaying response of any recusal records until >> May 10, 2024 sparks further worry of public corruption (similar to that of >> Superintendent Lacewell). >> >> Simply, can NY-DFS answer if there are any Superintendent recusal records >> by 5:00pm Monday April 15, 2024? After Monday, we will need to confirm with >> New York Magazine if their reporting is correct. >> >> We cannot assume these recusal records away. >> >> Warm regards, >> >> Gunnar >> >> 2024-097305: 3/11/24: Dear Madam or Sir: On March 30, 2022 New York >> Magazine published a profile of NY-DFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris >> titled "Crypto’s Most Powerful Regulator Is Here Adrienne Harris, New >> York’s financial watchdog, has enormous sway over the industry’s future" ( >> https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/03/adrienne-harris-is-cryptos-most-pow…) >> The profile of Superintendent Harris quotes "... that she would recuse >> herself from any dealings with companies she has conflicts with." xNY.io - >> Bank.org seeks access to any and all records specific to Superintendent >> Harris' recusal(s) as of February 1, 2024. Thank you, 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 >> >> -- >> 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 Thu, Apr 11, 2024, 2:53 PM <Idel.Lendoff(a)dfs.ny.gov> wrote: >> >>> Good afternoon, >>> >>> Attached please find correspondence from the NYS Department of Financial >>> Services, pertaining to your FOIL request. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thank you. >>> >>> Tracking Number:FOIL-2024-097305-022021 >>> >>

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Bankruptcy Law Expert, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Asks FTX Bankruptcy Judge to Boot Sullivan & Cromwell from the Case
by Gunnar Larson 28 Apr '24

28 Apr '24

https://wallstreetonparade.com/2023/01/bankruptcy-law-expert-senator-elizab… By Pam Martens and Russ Martens: January 11, 2023 ~ Senator Elizabeth Warren Grilling Fed Chairman Jerome Powell at September 28, 2021 Senate Banking Hearing Senator Elizabeth Warren In what is likely a first of its kind effort, four sitting U.S. Senators, including former Harvard Law Professor Elizabeth Warren, who is a bankruptcy law expert, have asked the Judge overseeing the bankruptcy proceedings of collapsed crypto exchange, FTX, to dump the Big Law firm of Sullivan & Cromwell as the lead law firm in the case because of its conflicts of interest in the matter. The case has garnered international media attention because more than $8 billion of customers’ money is said to be missing and the fact that high profile U.S. sports figures and celebrities promoted the company. On Monday, Senator Warren (D-MA) joined Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO) along with Republican Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) in a letter outlining the conflicts to Judge John Dorsey of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The political news website, Punchbowl News, broke the story of the Senators’ letter yesterday morning. Hickenlooper then gave the story more momentum by Tweeting a link with the comment: “Get this: FTX’s legal advisors *pre-collapse* want to be appointed to oversee investigations INTO the collapse.” The Senators’ letter includes this blunt assessment of Sullivan & Cromwell’s conflicted role: “To name just one challenge: will the firm’s lawyers be able to effectively investigate their current and former partners who were central in FTX’s conduct? Additionally, given their longstanding legal work for FTX, they may well bear a measure of responsibility for the damage wrecked on the company’s victims. Put bluntly, the firm is simply not in a position to uncover the information needed to ensure confidence in any investigation or findings.” Yesterday, another objector to Sullivan & Cromwell serving as lead law firm in the bankruptcy proceedings filed an amended objection with a scathing assessment of the law firm’s conduct. The objector is Warren Winter, a man described by his attorneys as “a United States citizen residing abroad” who had “several hundred thousand dollars of assets in his FTX account when the exchange collapsed, which he has since been unable to access.” The amended objection made the following points, among numerous others, to the bankruptcy court: “Sullivan & Cromwell is not only an inappropriate candidate for appointment as the FTX Group’s bankruptcy counsel—it is a target for investigation with its own potential liability. Its appointment as counsel would endanger the estate and create a rigged game, undermining creditors’ and the public’s faith in the bankruptcy process. The Court should therefore reject Sullivan & Cromwell’s application and disqualify it from appointment as Debtors’ counsel.” And this: “Two former Sullivan & Cromwell lawyers are General Counsel to FTX Group entities. Sullivan & Cromwell did not disclose these connections in its Application and therefore violated Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 2014, which requires a statement ‘all of [the firm’s] connections with the debtor … [and the debtor’s] attorneys.’ What’s more, disclosed or not, these connections create a conflict of interest and are disqualifying. FTX US General Counsel Ryne Miller is a former partner at Sullivan & Cromwell…Miller is alleged to have played a key role— perhaps the key role—in wresting control of the FTX Group from Sam BankmanFried and directing this extremely valuable bankruptcy matter to his former firm. According to Bankman-Fried, and supported by what appears to be genuine evidence, Miller proclaimed to have usurped control of the FTX Group by November 8th. He immediately secured a $12 million retainer for his former firm and allegedly mounted an ‘extreme pressure’ campaign to put the FTX Group into bankruptcy with Sullivan & Cromwell and its hand-picked CEO at the helm. “FTX Ventures General Counsel Tim Wilson is another former Sullivan & Cromwell lawyer. The Securities and Exchange Commission has alleged that FTX Ventures made at least $200 million in venture-capital investments using customer funds that had been misappropriated through Alameda Research….” A hearing in the FTX bankruptcy case is scheduled for 8:55 a.m. this morning. It is unclear as to what issues will be discussed today. A live stream of the hearing is available on YouTube at this link. Wall Street On Parade has been pointing out the myriad conflicts with Sullivan & Cromwell since two days after the bankruptcy petition was filed for FTX on November 11 of last year. Yesterday, we reported that Sullivan & Cromwell was also currently serving as legal counsel to four of the largest crypto exchange competitors to FTX. (See Related Articles below.) Related Articles: Sullivan & Cromwell, FTX Lead Counsel in Bankruptcy, Says It Has No Adverse Relationships, Despite Representing Four of FTX’s Crypto Exchange Competitors Big Law Firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, Did Significant Legal Work for Bankrupt Crypto Exchange, FTX No One Trusts the FTX Bankruptcy Case: News Outlets Intervene; Justice Department Trustee Demands Independent Examiner; SEC Orders Disclosures

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