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15 resources against the state monopoly on identity
by cryptoagorism＠morke.org 12 Sep '24

12 Sep '24

Passports Were a “Temporary” War Measure - Speranta Dumitru https://fee.org/articles/passports-were-a-temporary-war-measure During World War II, we did have something to hide - Hans de Zwart https://medium.com/@hansdezwart/during-world-war-ii-we-did-have-something-t… Surveillance and exclusion: The dangers of the state monopoly on identity - Anarkio https://medium.com/p/2979e9802d3e The rarely discussed dangers of KYC and what you can do about it - Anarkio https://vonupodcast.com/know-your-customer-kyc-the-rarely-discussed-danger-… Identity Crisis — Privacy International https://privacyinternational.org/campaigns/identity-crisis True Names Not Required: On Identity and Pseudonymity in Cyberspace — DerGigi https://dergigi.medium.com/true-names-not-required-fc6647dfe24a You Don’t Need To See My ID — Jeffrey Paul https://sneak.berlin/20200118/you-dont-need-to-see-my-id The Danger of Government-Issued Photo ID — Pierre Lemieux https://www.econlib.org/the-danger-of-government-issued-photo-id What’s in a name? The case for inclusivity through anonymity — Common Thread https://blog.twitter.com/common-thread/en/topics/stories/2021/whats-in-a-na… With each person left living on the streets, we are losing as a society - Petr Baroch https://www.statelessness.eu/blog/each-person-left-living-streets-we-are-lo… Proving who I am: the plight of people in detention without proof of legal identity – Vicki Prais https://www.penalreform.org/blog/proving-who-i-am-the-plight-of-people/ Survival outside of the state - Crypto Agorism https://paper.wf/crypto-agorism/introduction-to-crypto-agorism-2-presentati… Self-declaration of identity - EPO https://epo.codeberg.page/memdeklaro/ Non-government ID - Digitalcourage https://shop.digitalcourage.de/gadgets/lichtbildausweis-mit-selbst-waehlbar… What is the World Passport - World Citizens https://worldcitizengov.org/what-is-the-world-passport

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Pakistani National with Ties to Iran Charged in Connection with Foiled Plot to Assassinate a Politician or U.S. Government Official
by Gunnar Larson 12 Sep '24

12 Sep '24

My God! ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: FBI <fbi(a)subscriptions.fbi.gov> Date: Wed, Sep 11, 2024, 4:55 PM Subject: Pakistani National with Ties to Iran Charged in Connection with Foiled Plot to Assassinate a Politician or U.S. Government Official To: <g(a)xny.io> * National Press Releases/FBI New York News * Pakistani National with Ties to Iran Charged in Connection with Foiled Plot to Assassinate a Politician or U.S. Government Official Asif Merchant, also known as Asif Raza Merchant, was indicted with attempting to commit an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries and murder-for-hire as part of a scheme to assassinate a politician or U.S. government official on U.S. soil. Sept. 11, 2024 Full Press Release <https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/pakistani-national-with-ties-to-ira…> ------------------------------ <https://www.facebook.com/FBI> <https://twitter.com/FBI> <https://www.youtube.com/user/FBI> <https://www.fbi.gov/e-mail-updates?utm_campaign=email-Immediate&utm_medium=…> * You have received this message because you are subscribed to one or more of the following categories: National Press Releases * Manage Subscription <https://delivery.fbi.gov/account-reminder> | Unsubscribe <https://delivery.fbi.gov/subscriber/c57956fe9830b3f02d21fe7a2581942df706f0b…> If you have questions about this service, email us at delivery(a)subscriptions.fbi.gov. Help <https://www.fbi.gov/e-mail-updates?utm_campaign=email-Immediate&utm_medium=…> | Privacy Policy <http://www.fbi.gov/privacy_policy?utm_campaign=email-Immediate&utm_medium=e…> | Visit FBI.gov <https://www.fbi.gov/?utm_campaign=email-Immediate&utm_medium=email&utm_sour…>

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Re: SpaceX Interlocking Directors’ Intent to Manipulate Markets
by Gunnar Larson 12 Sep '24

12 Sep '24

Ms. James: We have yet to hear from you on this important matter. Best, Gunnar On Thu, Nov 2, 2023, 12:52 PM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: > 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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Ky. Breeder Not Covered For Horse's Death, Court Says
by Gunnar Larson 11 Sep '24

11 Sep '24

Ky. Breeder Not Covered For Horse's Death, Court Says <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1878299?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Law360 Staff A horse breeder has no coverage for the death of a stallion that occurred after he was given an injection to increase his libido as the injection triggered an exclusion for unauthorized medications, a Kentucky federal court said Tuesday. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1878299?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1878299?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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Scientist Nabs $3.8M Win In U. Of Alabama Harassment Suit
by Gunnar Larson 11 Sep '24

11 Sep '24

Scientist Nabs $3.8M Win In U. Of Alabama Harassment Suit <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1878225?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> By Law360 Staff A federal jury found that a former University of Alabama at Birmingham scientist should receive nearly $4 million in damages after allegedly enduring years of harassment based on her race and Iranian national origin, an assault by her supervisor and a trumped-up arrest after she complained about the mistreatment. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1878225?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1878225?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…>

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Werfel Asked To Clarify How To Treat R&D Costs In M&A
by Gunnar Larson 11 Sep '24

11 Sep '24

Werfel Asked To Clarify How To Treat R&D Costs In M&A <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1878275?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Law360 Staff Accounting firm RSM US LLP, in a letter released Tuesday, asked Internal Revenue Commissioner Daniel Werfel to clarify how to treat research and development costs when a taxpayer disposes of an entire business in a mergers and acquisitions transaction. Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1878275?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1878275?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Biden Says He'd Veto Proposed GOP Continuing Resolution
by Gunnar Larson 11 Sep '24

11 Sep '24

Biden Says He'd Veto Proposed GOP Continuing Resolution <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1877925?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Law360 Staff President Biden said Monday that he would veto House Republicans' proposed continuing resolution for fiscal year 2025, asserting that the funding measure amounts to "brinksmanship" and would "place agencies at insufficiently low levels — both for defense and non-defense — for a full six months." Statement attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1877925?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1877925?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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Security Co. Loses $300M Pot Suit Over Lack Of Attorney
by Gunnar Larson 11 Sep '24

11 Sep '24

Security Co. Loses $300M Pot Suit Over Lack Of Attorney <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1878269?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Law360 Staff A New York federal judge tossed a $300 million lawsuit from an Illinois security company that claimed the business was convinced to do free surveillance camera work at hundreds of New York cannabis facilities with promises of a state contract that never came, because the plaintiff missed a pretrial conference and can't represent themselves anyway. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1878269?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1878269?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Truth Social Founder Ordered To Disclose Investor Details
by Gunnar Larson 11 Sep '24

11 Sep '24

Truth Social Founder Ordered To Disclose Investor Details <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1876801?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Law360 Staff A Florida state court judge on Tuesday ordered the founder of former President Donald Trump's Truth Social to turn over investor material in a suit accusing the founder of interfering with the process of taking the company public, holding it's "likely to lead to discovery of relevant and discoverable information." 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1876801?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1876801?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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SEC Files New Insider Case Tied To Stolen Covington Info
by Gunnar Larson 11 Sep '24

11 Sep '24

SEC Files New Insider Case Tied To Stolen Covington Info <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1878310?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Law360 Staff The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday brought a new insider trading case tied to the theft of confidential merger information from a Covington & Burling LLP lawyer, suing the cousin of a former FBI trainee who was sentenced to prison for filching the Merck & Co. deal info at the heart of the case and then tipping off others. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1878310?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1878310?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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