February 2025 - cypherpunks - lists.cpunks.org

Funding activity
by Gunnar Larson 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

We publish tenders, grants, and other funding announcements on our Funding Platform <https://t.devex.com/Njg1LUtCTC03NjUAAAGYs9PVPFPXUFNVcKpxHBim6QPjs6gnWvmMP0k…>. Here are some of the ones that have been viewed the most in the past 10 days. <https://t.devex.com/Njg1LUtCTC03NjUAAAGYs9PVPEFhOFoAz5FwrSaLnWNb2q92w-9qzx7…> The *Saudi Fund for Development* has signed a $20 million <https://t.devex.com/Njg1LUtCTC03NjUAAAGYs9PVPHbttCnSVAXHfeOd35PsRdogpiq9IOl…> loan agreement for the expansion of power generation, transmission, and distribution systems in Suriname. <https://t.devex.com/Njg1LUtCTC03NjUAAAGYs9PVPMQZ8-Y_d-r25K9BgPZJmBrYRugsJVA…> The *World Bank* has approved a $110 million <https://t.devex.com/Njg1LUtCTC03NjUAAAGYs9PVPP2LMvHyNm-ulyKBUXuIAVJhJs4e5rR…> grant to boost the sustainable economic development of Kiritimati Island in Kiribati. <https://t.devex.com/Njg1LUtCTC03NjUAAAGYs9PVPAtm-yFk8v9rWYd9j9zni8-z-fEouP3…> The *European Bank for Reconstruction and Development* has announced an €80 million ($83.4 million) <https://t.devex.com/Njg1LUtCTC03NjUAAAGYs9PVPI00V4bc7YPmwJaPNmXnggGPjnX4MLe…> loan to finance renewable energy capex and energy-efficient capacity expansion in Turkey. <https://t.devex.com/Njg1LUtCTC03NjUAAAGYs9PVPFXkP2nIjN8BjZCck9qq3fKuEGa7ztF…> *German funder GIZ* is seeking consultancy services <https://t.devex.com/Njg1LUtCTC03NjUAAAGYs9PVPDH6i3_C77kt_VTkwDoj3NGoH1TJNG1…> to ensure the successful implementation of proposed solid waste management projects in Indonesia. <https://t.devex.com/Njg1LUtCTC03NjUAAAGYs9PVPEiibnMBWr_ELdYLCihoGLRDHH1xkfY…> The *United Nations* is inviting proposals <https://t.devex.com/Njg1LUtCTC03NjUAAAGYs9PVPFUN2FtwZtg9HWIuRHhJKoWODU5IP9s…> to increase public awareness and community stakeholder engagement on human rights in Malawi.

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Fwd: Bullying, Lawsuits, and a $917 Million Mess: Inside JPMorgan's Viva Wallet Disaster
by Gunnar Larson 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: The Information <hello(a)theinformation.com> Date: Mon, Feb 17, 2025, 3:34 PM Subject: Bullying, Lawsuits, and a $917 Million Mess: Inside JPMorgan's Viva Wallet Disaster To: <g(a)xny.io> Read the latest article from The Information. Subscribe today and save 25% on all of our business, tech and finance reporting. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ [image: The Information] [image: The Information] <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…> February 17, 2025 A bitter battle between JPMorgan and its Greek fintech investment, Viva Wallet, *reveals accusations of bullying, boardroom drama, and a massive financial loss* <https://www.theinformation.com/articles/jp-morgans-greek-tragedy?offer=exp-…>. Read the full article <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…> <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…> JP Morgan’s Greek Tragedy <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…> By Michael Roddan ------------------------------ Give yourself an advantage with a Pro subscription, granting you access to these exclusive benefits: [image: Icon] *Industry-specific org charts* <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…> with reporting lines for 3,000+ executives and directors across a growing list of over 60 companies [image: Icon] *Proprietary databases* <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…> offering previously unreported insights into startup funding, investors, and more. This includes our Cloud, Chip, and AI Databases [image: Icon] *IPO Tracker* <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…> that maps out startups on the verge of going public and performance of recent IPOs [image: Icon] *Exclusive events & live conversations* <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…> where you can engage with experts and exchange ideas with peers [image: Icon] *Weekly Pro Newsletter* <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…> that features the biggest updates to our data to keep you up-to-date on evolving trends [image: Icon] *Subscriber surveys* <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…> that create transparency for industry sentiment across today’s most relevant topics Subscribe today <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…> ------------------------------ Popular articles <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…> AI Agenda Anthropic Strikes Back <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…> By Stephanie Palazzolo <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…> Exclusive Apple Partners With Alibaba to Develop AI Features for iPhone Users in China <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…> By Qianer Liu and Jing Yang <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…> Exclusive From BNY to Citi, Wall Street Moves In on Crypto <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…> By Yueqi Yang <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…> AI Agenda OpenAI Investor Kushner Tells Startup’s Staff: Leaving Is a Bad Idea <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…> By Natasha Mascarenhas, Erin Woo and Amir Efrati <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…> Follow us [image: X] <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…> [image: LinkedIn] <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…> [image: Facebook] <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…> [image: Threads] <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…> [image: Instagram] <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…> Sent to g(a)xny.io <g@xny.io?utm_campaign=Expansion%3A+JP+Morgan&utm_content=7136&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cio&utm_term=4877> | Manage your preferences or unsubscribe <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…> | Help <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…> The Information · 251 Rhode Island Street, Suite 107, San Francisco, CA 94103 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/251+Rhode+Island+Street,+Suite+107,+San+…> <https://e.customeriomail.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6ImRnU2kwUVlEQU8yWGxBSHNsNV…>

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THERE'S MORE MONEY TO BE MADE OUT OF PEACE THAN OUT OF WAR.
by Gunnar Larson 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

Art Director: Peter Petronio Photographer: Joe Toto Copywriter: Dick Raboy Agency: Carl Ally Inc. Client: Investors Overseas Services THERE'S MORE MONEY TO BE MADE OUT OF PEACE THAN OUT OF WAR. One of the persistent myths of the 20th century is that war stimulates economic growth. War doesn't stimulate economic growth. It stunts it. In countries that aren't fighting the war, as well as those that are. For in both cases, there is a tremendous spending of money, manpower and time to produce the materials of war. Materials which have no function other than to destroy. Or to be stored, useless, until they are needed to destroy. And the simple fact is, evey dollar wasted on destruction means there is one less dollar to be spent on the products people need and want. A dollar less spent on expansion and progress. And when expansion and progress isn't as great as it could be, then profits can't be as great as they should be. The way to make money is not through war. It's through peace. And by peace we don't mean just an interlude between wars. We mean a permanent peace. But can there be peace? We believe so. If enough people in enough countries in this world are given an opportunity to gain material well-being and a greater since of personal dignity. And this can done through business. Private enterprise. Successful businesses breed a healthy economy, in any nation. A healthy economy means more jobs and better pay for more people. With more buying power, people can afford the products that will give them a better standard of living. A better living standard will bring people a sense of accomplishment, and pride, and dignity. And with it, a desire for social order that could be far stronger than desire for violent disorder. To accomplish that, for business to be healthy and expanding, it needs a constant flow of fresh capital. At IOS, our job is to convince people all over the world to invest in business all over the world -- for a profit. And we don't mean just people who have million dollar portfolios with us. We are also vitally interested in the small investor -- including the man who has never invested before. If this vast source of potential investment capital can be put to work, IOS and our investors will, of course, make more money, but equally important, businesses and people and national economies all over the world will benefit from this much needed capital. And, very importantly, we are convinced that we and others in the financial community will be participating in a sound business endeavor which, almost as a by-product, could lead to perhaps the most effective deterrent to war -- financial security. Right now, IOS does business on six continents -- in mutual funds, banking, investment management, insurance and real estate. In the 12 years we've been in business, more than 500,000 people have have invested more than one billion dollars through us. Our goal is to do business in every country in the free world and on convincing more and more people to invest in businesses all over the world. -- THERE'S MORE MONEY TO BE MADE OUT OF PEACE THAN OUT OF WAR.

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The first cut is the deepest?
by Gunnar Larson 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

The United States has, for now, effectively stopped all aid spending. While in theory there are waivers for lifesaving food and drugs, *those waivers are all but worthless in practice* because there are neither the staff to administer them nor the financial systems to pay for them <https://t.devex.com/dc/kyXVoDpAY__Vu56MNr4POqV49aWMJf3tF3-SKsfOxlW-vyUDBsU1…> . *Where are the cuts falling hardest?* My colleagues Miguel Antonio Tamonan and Alecsondra Kieren Si have once again been hard at work, charting the countries that are worst hit <https://t.devex.com/dc/kyXVoDpAY__Vu56MNr4POp-u1cosIVwvdPz0UHv7SbuYLhSnY-kV…> — including Ukraine, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jordan, and Afghanistan — and the sectors that will be worst affected <https://t.devex.com/dc/kyXVoDpAY__Vu56MNr4POp-u1cosIVwvdPz0UHv7Sbv7HJLtJVVX…>, including humanitarian aid and global health. *Read:* Which countries would be worst hit by the US aid freeze? <https://t.devex.com/dc/kyXVoDpAY__Vu56MNr4POp-u1cosIVwvdPz0UHv7SbuYLhSnY-kV…> [image: Pro] <https://t.devex.com/Njg1LUtCTC03NjUAAAGYs9PVPE8j-YEoCvI-Vbh2MzP--yAka5hvc3C…> *Read more:* Which sectors are most vulnerable to US aid cuts? <https://t.devex.com/dc/kyXVoDpAY__Vu56MNr4POp-u1cosIVwvdPz0UHv7Sbv7HJLtJVVX…> [image: Pro] <https://t.devex.com/Njg1LUtCTC03NjUAAAGYs9PVPE8j-YEoCvI-Vbh2MzP--yAka5hvc3C…>

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Fwd: Presidents Day or Any Day - Always $1/W
by Gunnar Larson 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

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Fwd: Venture Capital's New Playbook: The Private Equity Tactic Reshaping Startups
by Gunnar Larson 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

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Fwd: I have a present for Gunnar!
by Gunnar Larson 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Photo from Trump <contact(a)win.donaldjtrump.com> Date: Mon, Feb 17, 2025, 10:34 AM Subject: I have a present for Gunnar! To: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> Please, accept the Presidential Swearing In photo I signed for you before midnight ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ *PRESENT FROM TRUMP* JUST RELEASED - This is my Inaugural Swearing In photo! [image: MAGA! >] <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJw8kc2SoywYha8Gd1j6YoJZuOjvI1l0Veane6…> CLAIM SIGNED PHOTO <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJw8kc1ymzAUhZ9G7MTAFbbsBYu0sheZSZum7b…> I only signed a few of these. So, this present is only going to a few of my most loyal supporters! *THAT’S YOU!* *I can only hold onto your Signed Swearing in Photo until midnight, so please claim yours ASAP before someone else grabs the one I have on hold for you. > <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJw8kc1ymzAUhZ9G7MTAFT_xgoVb7EVmkrZpO0…>* CLAIM SIGNED PHOTO <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJw8kcuO2jAYhZ_G2TlKfocYFllMa1iMNL3QVr…> Sincerely, [image: MAGA! >] <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJw8kctymzAYhZ9G7MTAL25esEgre5GZtE3ajt…> [image: MAGA! >] <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJw8kcuSoyAYhZ8Gd1j6oyFZuOgZkkVX9Vwyl8…> Donald J. Trump President of the United States CLAIM SIGNED PHOTO <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJw8kcty2yAYhZ8G7dCgH0nYCy3SYi8y417StE…> Contributions to Trump National Committee JFC Inc. are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. All contributions are subject to the limits and prohibitions of the Federal Election Campaign Act. Contributions from corporations, foreign nationals (i.e., without “green cards”), federal government contractors, and other federally impermissible sources are strictly prohibited. Contributions made in the name of, or refunded by, any other person are unlawful. Paid for by Trump National Committee JFC, Inc., P.O. Box 509, Arlington, VA 22216. Not Authorized by any Candidate or Candidate’s Committee. You are receiving this email at g(a)xny.io Trump National Committee JFC Inc., PO Box 509, Arlington, VA 22216 donaldjtrump.com <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJxkkc1ymzAUhZ9G7MzAvRjBgkVamUVm3J-krZ…> If you'd like to change your subscription status follow this link. <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJw80E9vgjAcxvFXU26S8hQoHHpwQw4m7o_b4q…> Privacy Policy <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJxkkU-PmzAUxD-NuYHgGXA4cEhLoirSbtttq_…>

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‘Debate me’ has its limits
by Gunnar Larson 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

‘Debate me’ has its limits The *discussion on “Facing the Global Gender Backlash”* may well have been a first at the Munich Security Conference — but Kosovo’s president, Vjosa Osmani, nailed perfectly why it was central to the agenda. Osmani explained how female negotiators secure faster and more durable <https://t.devex.com/Njg1LUtCTC03NjUAAAGYszLyFqaY1P51mqh4EeDAwljMIyzow13dN_i…> peace settlements — not least in her own country — but also how *authoritarian leaders’ attacks on women’s rights* are deliberately targeting “one of the most empowering factors towards a democracy.” “This is not some woke agenda, this is geopolitical priority in itself,” she said, also emphasizing the *economic damage to a country from oppressing women* — by “leaving half of your population outside of your economic potential” — which meant “men and women, boys and girls alike, lose from not having equality.” Sanam Naraghi Anderlini, chief executive of the Washington-based International Civil Society Action Network <https://t.devex.com/Njg1LUtCTC03NjUAAAGYszLyFzWZNeibsmv0wX3cJ0B01DW9KL8yB9a…>, revealed that *several men had been asked to appear on the panel, but all had refused*, suggesting sarcastically: “Maybe they had other priorities?” Osmani called the no-show “quite discouraging.” *Further reading from our Munich coverage:* - Munich diary: The latest from the jam-packed security conference. <https://t.devex.com/dc/kyXVoDpAY__Vu56MNr4POrnPnvUbNmc-DaZkTJKP0CHrzHNa7mKU…> - Senator warns legal victory may not stop USAID restructuring plans. <https://t.devex.com/dc/kyXVoDpAY__Vu56MNr4POoOtUi1UZgl_03XBoBcisKPKF1NalWxI…> - Europe feels the pressure <https://t.devex.com/dc/kyXVoDpAY__Vu56MNr4POig6K_6k2y73Jhxj3WzioVcQymv4oJBD…> as U.S. cuts off foreign aid.

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Safety at the table
by Gunnar Larson 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

*Safety at the table* On a similar note, food aid is not just about feeding the hungry — it’s a global national security imperative <https://t.devex.com/dc/kyXVoDpAY__Vu56MNr4POhclVMjy-fPC1nQx1DZzXLn4CSOkiU8g…>, argue Michael Werz, senior adviser for North America and multilateral affairs to the Munich Security Conference, and Amadée Mudie-Mantz, an MSC policy adviser. “Food security *demonstrates the inherent link between development and national security* particularly well. Persistent food insecurity undermines stability in many contexts and can exacerbate or even lead to conflict,” they write in a Devex opinion piece. “Conversely, conflict and pervasive insecurity negatively impact food security by disrupting agriculture and food supply chains. This is exacerbated by the use of food as a weapon of war <https://t.devex.com/dc/kyXVoDpAY__Vu56MNr4POv8t-6rdHnnjnEGO3jnVagh6uQr8P8t-…> .” They note that when calculating the costs of ad hoc emergency aid, health care, and the military to deal with the spillover effects of hunger, studies by the Food and Agriculture Organization <https://t.devex.com/Njg1LUtCTC03NjUAAAGYszLyFhj5DGp6R6yaJhmn8WWO6gN4gqbG1GP…> show *a benefit-cost ratio of up to 7:1* for anticipatory action interventions. *Opinion:* It’s time to redefine security to include development <https://t.devex.com/dc/kyXVoDpAY__Vu56MNr4POhclVMjy-fPC1nQx1DZzXLn4CSOkiU8g…>

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Shhh!! Don’t call it climate action — again
by Gunnar Larson 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

Shhh!! Don’t call it climate action — again This omerta on use of the “c” word in domestic U.S. political debate also reared its head as a panel wrestled with the little-known fact that more people become refugees because of devastating weather events than because of war. U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said even senators with little concern for humanitarian crises acknowledge “this is creating instability in places where American security interests are implicated.” “*I can get bipartisan support* for security partnerships that also have beneficial humanitarian impacts. I can also get them to talk about extreme weather resilience, disaster preparation, and recovery — *as long as I don’t use the word climate*.” After a collective wince went around the audience for the debate entitled “Navigating Climate-Induced Migration,” Schatz added sheepishly: “I know it’s goofy, I apologize for that, but whatever gets people to the place where they can deal with the reality on the ground, I’m willing to do it.” Amy Pope, director-general of the International Organization for Migration <https://t.devex.com/Njg1LUtCTC03NjUAAAGYszLyF3cBRT3fnzGqqsfN1d6i2kFR_hR2boQ…>, agreed there is *widespread ignorance of how the climate crisis is weakening everyone’s security* — and that this, if overcome, offered a potential way forward: “When people recognize that there are serious security implications from failing to act, then maybe we see some action.”

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