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[ot][spam][crazy][draft] Mind Controlled Utopia #4.327e9
by Undiscussed Horrific Abuse, One Victim of Many 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

Greeter: "Hello! We're a happy utopic community and we want to make sure everything --" Visitor: [Murders Greeter in a violent, bloody manner.] Visitor: "Oh my god." Visitor stands looking at corpse. Visitor: "Why the fuck did I do that?" Visitor watches as everybody flees for fear of their life. Visitor: "I guess I'd better start a new utopia. I seemed to have scared this one out of existence." Welcome to MCUtopia #4.327e9 ! We know in our hearts that aggression can be completely removed from the human condition if you just hug it enough. Since the world is full of war, this gives us a ton of opportunity to build utopias! You have 3 grass and 2 planks. What do you do?

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Fwd: Universal BitLicense Declaration on Virtual Currency & Human Rights
by Gunnar Larson 03 Jun '24

03 Jun '24

In other news, there is a lot of talk with Eric Adams suing social media companies on behalf of New York City. I wonder if some form of the Declaration could be part of the outcome? - to save succeeding generations from financial fraud and corruption, which in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to humanity, and - to reaffirm New York’s faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small, and - to promote larger social progress by leading global standards, given that New York remains the center of technological innovation and forward-looking...regulation. Gunnar ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> Date: Sun, Jan 23, 2022, 7:15 AM Subject: Universal BitLicense Declaration on Virtual Currency & Human Rights To: cypherpunks <cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org> Dear Madam Acting Superintendent: Reflecting this week, Ripple once again <https://www.law.com/radar/card/ripple-legal-chief-accuses-sec-of-playing-de…> shares concerning comments and approaches to respecting their Bitlicense award. Even more, many experts are concerned <https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-12-17/nyc-miami-seen-facing-po…> about MIA Coin and resulting NYCCoin disasters. Madam Acting Superintendent, on August 4, 2020 as part of our Conditional BitLicense application we submitted a draft of the Universal BitLicense Declaration on Virtual Currency & Human Rights. - Today this memo is to re-new our obvious approach to virtual currency innovation in New York. Together under your leadership, we should be leading the world in the principles of modern cross-border BitLicense logic. - Madam Acting Superintendent, this type of stuff matters. The Deceleration aims to level the playing field for all and impacts the future of women and girls with respect to financial inclusion. - At the very least, New York and your office should be embracing such thoughtful approaches to support future generations and protect virtual currency from market manipulation. Madam Acting Superintendent, we implore that if some version of the Declaration was enacted in 2020, the world would be a better place today. Kindly find a copy of the Universal BitLicense Declaration on Virtual Currency & Human Rights <https://thecapital.io/article/universal-bitlicense-declaration-on-virtual-c…> below. We will be in contact with your office this coming week to engage in dialogue on the Declaration's feasibility forward. Very respectfully yours, Gunnar Larson *WE THE PEOPLE OF NEW YORK DETERMINED* - to pioneer noble advancement of BitLicence theory and regulation, whereas it is essential to safeguard virtual currency and its potential to galvanize international, economic and social advancement of all peoples, and - to ensure clarity, principally New York’s BitLicence being the preeminent institution with mandate of ensuring that virtual currency manipulation (of any sort) shall not burden the common global interest of humanity, and that human rights are protected in the jurisdiction of New York for all peoples *AND FOR THESE ENDS* - to save succeeding generations from financial fraud and corruption, which in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to humanity, and - to reaffirm New York’s faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small, and - to establish conditions under which justice and respect for the obligations arising from BitLicence regulation and other sources of financial services law can be maintained, and - to promote larger social progress by leading global standards, given that New York remains the center of technological innovation and forward-looking virtual currency regulation *HAVE RESOLVED TO COMBINE OUR EFFORTS TO ACCOMPLISH THESE AIMS* *Now, therefore this UNIVERSAL BITLICENSE DECLARATION ON VIRTUAL CURRENCY & HUMAN RIGHTS as the common crypto standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations, keeping this Declaration constantly in mind, shall strive to promote respect for human rights and personal freedoms by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance of New York-based companies accountable to a **universal **BitLicense **standard of virtual currency regulation across all global territories of business, protecting all peoples and all nations.* *Article One* - Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in failed financial frameworks that have outraged the conscience of mankind, and - Whereas the foundational vision of BitLicense theory imagines a world in which human beings shall enjoy safe, reliable and regulated virtual currency tools and financial products, now proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people, *Article Two* - Whereas ethical stewardship of virtual currency is inherent to the BitLicence mandate, the invention of blockchain, and virtual currency aimed to secure the equal and inalienable rights of all as foundation to financial freedom and economic prosperity, especially in the developing economies, and - BitLicense members pledged themselves to achieve, in cooperation with the state of New York, the promotion of universal respect for and observance of international human rights fundamental to the integrity of the BitLicense’s virtual currency regulation. - Whereas New York reaffirms faith in the BitLicense’s foundational themes and the general concept of human right protection. The dignity and worth of the human person and the equal rights of men and women are part of New York BitLicense protections and standards which correlates to noble “public-spiritedness” virtual currency regulation with exponential social progress of humanity. *Article Three* *The Purposes of this Declaration are:* - To maintain the protection of BitLicense virtual currency standards, implying any New York- based group or person has no right to engage in “loophole” business activities in global markets out of New York, or to perform any act aimed at bypassing BitLicense virtual currency regulation, and - To take effective collective measures to remove inconsistencies and prevent the suppression of human rights or other breaches of BitLicense regulations of virtual currency, and to bring about conformity with the principles of justice and international human rights laws, adjusting or settling international disputes or situations which might lead to a breach of New York BitLicense law; - To develop friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples, while executing appropriate measures to close KYC/AML loopholes by strengthen universal virtual currency regulation of New York firms operating in global emerging markets; - To achieve international co-operation in solving international virtual currency problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian nature, and in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion; and - To offer New York as centre jurisdiction and the BitLicense as universal to harmonizing smart virtual currency actions of nations in the attainment of these common ends. *Article Four* New York BitLicensees (members), in pursuit of the Purposes stated in Article One, shall act in accordance with the following Principles: - All Members, in order to ensure to all of them the rights and benefits resulting from BitLicense membership, shall fulfill the obligations assumed by them in accordance with this Declaration, and - All Members shall immediately settle their international virtual currency inconsistencies by peaceful means in such a manner that international law and justice are not endangered while meeting this Declaration and overall BitLicense compliance, and - All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the violation of human rights or abuse of virtual currency manipulation *by leveraging territorial loopholes (e.g. Africa) and/or inconsistent jurisdictional integrity and enforcement (e.g. Europe), nor willfully employ political naivete of any state (e.g. New York)*, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of this Declaration, and - Continued membership is contingent on the requirement that BitLicense Members based in New York act in accordance with these Principles so far as may be necessary for the promotion of universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental virtual currency regulation, and finally - Nothing in this Declaration may be interpreted as implying for any State, group or person any right to engage in any activity or to perform any act aimed at the destruction of human rights or degradation of the BitLicense’s virtual currency statute or mandates set forth in this Declaration. -- *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

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High Court Ethics Bill In 'High Consideration,' Schumer Says
by Gunnar Larson 02 Jun '24

02 Jun '24

High Court Ethics Bill In 'High Consideration,' Schumer Says <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1839562?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Courtney Bublé Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said on Tuesday that a bill to institute an ethics code for the U.S. Supreme Court was in "high consideration" to come before the full Senate for a vote, following the report last week that an upside-down flag, which has become a symbol for former President Donald Trump's claims that the 2020 election was stolen, was flown outside Justice Samuel Alito's house after the attack on the U.S. Capitol a month later. Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1839562?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1839562?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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NY Expects Crypto Cos. To Meet Customer Service Standards
by Gunnar Larson 02 Jun '24

02 Jun '24

NY Expects Crypto Cos. To Meet Customer Service Standards <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1842444?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Aislinn Keely The New York State Department of Financial Services on Thursday told the crypto firms under its purview that it expects them to resolve customer service issues promptly and fairly, according to newly issued guidance. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1842444?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1842444?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Sullivan & Cromwell Seeks To Ax Claims Of Aiding FTX Fraud
by Gunnar Larson 02 Jun '24

02 Jun '24

Sullivan & Cromwell Seeks To Ax Claims Of Aiding FTX Fraud <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1836822?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Madison Arnold Sullivan & Cromwell LLP wants a Florida federal court to dismiss a proposed class action alleging the firm knew about and helped facilitate the massive fraud by FTX, saying customers of the cryptocurrency exchange platform fail to claim anything beyond a "series of speculative allegations with no factual basis." Motion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1836822?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1836822?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Justices Revive NRA's Free Speech Claims Against NY Official
by Gunnar Larson 31 May '24

31 May '24

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: <cypherpunks-owner(a)lists.cpunks.org> Date: Fri, May 31, 2024, 12:58 PM Subject: Justices Revive NRA's Free Speech Claims Against NY Official To: <g(a)xny.io> You have already sent 24 posts to this list in the last 24 hours. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> To: cypherpunks(a)cpunks.org Cc: Bcc: Date: Fri, 31 May 2024 12:58:24 -0400 Subject: Justices Revive NRA's Free Speech Claims Against NY Official Justices Revive NRA's Free Speech Claims Against NY Official <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1839138?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Abraham Gross The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the National Rifle Association can proceed with certain claims in its lawsuit alleging that a former New York state official violated the gun rights group's free speech protections by pressuring financial institutions to cut ties with it. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1839138?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1839138?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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Ex-Deutsche Bank Trader Gets 3½ Years For Crypto Scheme
by Gunnar Larson 31 May '24

31 May '24

Ex-Deutsche Bank Trader Gets 3½ Years For Crypto Scheme <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1842698?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Emilie Ruscoe A former Deutsche Bank associate has been sentenced to three years and five months in prison after pleading guilty in September to wire fraud and access device fraud in connection with a $1.5 million cryptocurrency investment scheme, Brooklyn federal prosecutors announced Thursday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1842698?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1842698?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Bankrupt BlockFi Agrees To $150k Penalty In Conn. Bond Row
by Gunnar Larson 31 May '24

31 May '24

Bankrupt BlockFi Agrees To $150k Penalty In Conn. Bond Row <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1841907?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Parker Quinlan Bankrupt cryptocurrency lender BlockFi has reached a deal with Connecticut's banking regulator to pay a $150,000 civil penalty over claims the company failed to maintain a required surety bond, and a decision in November 2020 to halt account withdrawals from the platform. 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1841907?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1841907?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Malaysia Plans Suits Over $14.9B Award To Sulu Claimants
by Gunnar Larson 31 May '24

31 May '24

Malaysia Plans Suits Over $14.9B Award To Sulu Claimants <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1842033?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Caroline Simson Units of Malaysia's national natural gas company are planning to file litigation in Europe against claimants awarded $14.9 billion and their litigation funder following a high-stakes arbitration with the Southeast Asian country over a 19th-century land deal, according to newly filed documents in New York. Brief attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1842033?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1842033?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Verizon Urges Court Not To Postpone VoIP-Pal Patent Trial
by Gunnar Larson 31 May '24

31 May '24

Verizon Urges Court Not To Postpone VoIP-Pal Patent Trial <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1842065?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Andrew Karpan Verizon is fighting a bid by patent litigation company VoIP-Pal.com to get U.S. District Judge Alan Albright to delay sending the Texas federal suit against the telecom giant to a jury, amid a feud over getting a "do-over" on VoIP-Pal's $5 billion damages request. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1842065?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1842065?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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