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Re: FOIL # 2023-095358 Appeal
by Gunnar Larson 18 Sep '24

18 Sep '24

Dear Ms. Tomczak: Thank you for your email. Have a nice day, Gunnar -- Gunnar Larson xNY.io - Bank.org 917-580-8053 On Thu, Sep 5, 2024, 12:31 PM Tomczak, Christine (DFS) < christine.tomczak(a)dfs.ny.gov> wrote: > Dear Mr. Larson, > > > > Thank you for your patience. I am working on responses to your > outstanding requests. > > > > Christine Tomczak > > > > *From:* Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> > *Sent:* Tuesday, August 27, 2024 11:14 AM > *To:* Tomczak, Christine (DFS) <christine.tomczak(a)dfs.ny.gov> > *Cc:* cypherpunks <cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org>; letitia.james(a)ag.ny.gov; > Reader, Shaun <sreader(a)curtis.com>; Harris, Adrienne A (DFS) < > Adrienne.Harris(a)dfs.ny.gov> > *Subject:* Re: FOIL # 2023-095358 Appeal > > > > *ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open > attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails.* > > > > Ms. Tomczak: > > > > When can we expect your response? > > > > Thank you in advance, > > > > Gunnar ✌️ > > > > On Wed, Aug 14, 2024, 4:03 AM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: > > Dear Ms. Tomczak: > > > > Kindly following up with NY-DFS on approval to engage New York False > Claims Act concerning the Department’s response to withhold Robinhood's > BitLicense records. > > > > We would expect to proceed with the crypto RICO approach mentioned in > xNY.io's whitepaper. Bank.org shared this with NY-DFS as part of our Shelf > Charter (notice of intent) years ago: > https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aeK8X8-2KDZ8tQPN5ksaUCXcxH9tbjexsUbW1ol… > . > > > > There are a few other open FOIL requests with your esteemed office, while > the RICO proliferates against our enterprise. > > > > Can NY-DFS respond to xNY.io - Bank.org on this matter? > > > > Thank you, > > > > Gunnar > > > > -- > > Gunnar Larson > > xNY.io - Bank.org > > 917-580-8053 > > > > ---------- Forwarded message --------- > From: *Gunnar Larson* <g(a)xny.io> > Date: Tue, May 7, 2024, 12:25 PM > Subject: Fwd: FOIL # 2023-095358 Appeal > To: Tomczak, Christine (DFS) <christine.tomczak(a)dfs.ny.gov> > Cc: Reader, Shaun <sreader(a)curtis.com>, <letitia.james(a)ag.ny.gov>, > Harris, Adrienne A (DFS) <Adrienne.Harris(a)dfs.ny.gov>, Mazza, Stephanie > (DFS) <Stephanie.Mazza(a)dfs.ny.gov> > > > > Dear Ms. Tomczak: > > > > Thank you for contacting xNY.io - Bank.org concerning our petition to > access Robinhood's BitLicense records. > > > > Today we understand that New York State elects to withhold our Robinhood > records request, given several factors. > > > > Ms. Tomczak, can NY-DFS kindly clarify if this decision is mutually > independent to xNY.io - Bank.org seeking required approval to engage New > York's False Claims Act as Robinhood touts a founding mission to > democratize finance. > > > > Sending the 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 > > > > ---------- Forwarded message --------- > From: *Tomczak, Christine (DFS)* <christine.tomczak(a)dfs.ny.gov> > Date: Tue, May 7, 2024, 11:16 AM > Subject: FOIL # 2023-095358 Appeal > To: g(a)xny.io <g(a)xny.io> > > > > Dear Mr. Larson, > > > > See attached. > > > > > > Christine M. Tomczak > > Assistant Counsel > > > > New York State Department of Financial Services > > 1 State Street, New York, New York 10004 > > > > > >

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Walmart Workers Sue Over Health Plan Tobacco Surcharges
by Gunnar Larson 18 Sep '24

18 Sep '24

Walmart Workers Sue Over Health Plan Tobacco Surcharges <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1879773?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…> By Law360 Staff Retail giant Walmart Inc. is violating federal benefits law by making workers who use tobacco pay more for health insurance, according to a proposed class action filed in Wisconsin federal court. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1879773?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1879773?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…>

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Holland & Knight Slams Suit Over Ex-Atty's Client Info Access
by Gunnar Larson 18 Sep '24

18 Sep '24

Holland & Knight Slams Suit Over Ex-Atty's Client Info Access <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1879621?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…> By Law360 Staff Holland & Knight LLP urged a Pennsylvania federal judge on Monday to throw out what it called a "scattershot and vague" lawsuit alleging that a former firm partner unlawfully accessed a client's confidential documents in order to gain an upper hand in the partner's contentious divorce proceeding. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1879621?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1879621?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…>

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Fla. Panel Told Boies Schiller Film Co. Had Proper Fraud Claim
by Gunnar Larson 18 Sep '24

18 Sep '24

Fla. Panel Told Boies Schiller Film Co. Had Proper Fraud Claim <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1869309?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Law360 Staff A financier for the Natalie Portman movie "Jane Got A Gun" told a Florida state appellate panel Tuesday that a lower court wrongly denied a fraud claim against a co-funder, saying the law was misapplied in determining that misrepresentations couldn't be relied upon for loaning money to complete filming. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1869309?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1869309?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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FDIC Proposes Rule On Bank-Fintech Partnership Risks
by Gunnar Larson 18 Sep '24

18 Sep '24

FDIC Proposes Rule On Bank-Fintech Partnership Risks <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1879648?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Law360 Staff The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s rulemaking board on Tuesday proposed new recordkeeping rules aimed at both shoring up consumer protections as more fintech firms enter the banking space, and preventing a repeat of account freezes that have occurred after fintech service provider Synapse entered into bankruptcy earlier this year. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1879648?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1879648?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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BREAKING: Qualcomm Gets Predatory Pricing Fine Trimmed To €239M
by Gunnar Larson 18 Sep '24

18 Sep '24

BREAKING: Qualcomm Gets Predatory Pricing Fine Trimmed To €239M <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1879845?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Bengt Ljung A European Union court on Wednesday pared back Qualcomm's penalty for abusing its dominance by selling 3G baseband chipsets below cost from €242 million ($266 million) to €238.7 million after finding that enforcers hadn't properly applied their own fining guidelines. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1879845?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1879845?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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BREAKING: Google Gets €1.49B Antitrust Fine Tossed In AdSense Case
by Gunnar Larson 18 Sep '24

18 Sep '24

BREAKING: Google Gets €1.49B Antitrust Fine Tossed In AdSense Case <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1879842?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Bengt Ljung A European Union court on Wednesday annulled a €1.49 billion ($1.65 billion) fine against Google for abusing its dominance in markets for brokering online search advertising, saying the bloc's competition enforcer hadn't adequately weighed how long the contracts had been in place. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1879842?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1879842?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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A Fuzzy Label With Bite: FTC Must Define Surveillance Pricing
by Gunnar Larson 18 Sep '24

18 Sep '24

A Fuzzy Label With Bite: FTC Must Define Surveillance Pricing <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1879506?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> The Federal Trade Commission recently issued orders to eight companies — including Mastercard, McKinsey and Chase — seeking information on "surveillance pricing," but the order doesn't explain the term or make the distinction between legal and illegal practices, leaving any company that uses personalized pricing in the dark, says Chris Wlach at Huge. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1879506?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1879506?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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Brooklyn Feds Unveil Whistleblower Nonprosecution Plan
by Gunnar Larson 18 Sep '24

18 Sep '24

Brooklyn Feds Unveil Whistleblower Nonprosecution Plan <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1879742?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Law360 Staff The Brooklyn U.S. Attorney's Office on Tuesday announced an initiative to reward corporate whistleblowers with nonprosecution deals amid a broader effort by federal prosecutors to encourage voluntary disclosure of criminal activity. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1879742?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1879742?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Combs Led Vast Criminal Ring That Abused Women, Feds Say
by Gunnar Larson 18 Sep '24

18 Sep '24

Combs Led Vast Criminal Ring That Abused Women, Feds Say <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1820322?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Law360 Staff Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was hit with racketeering charges in New York federal court Tuesday alleging he used his media empire to operate a criminal enterprise that engaged in sex trafficking, forced labor and other offenses. Indictment attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1820322?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1820322?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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