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Cryptocurrency: Hospitals Now Accepting Crypto, Free Market Solves Healthcare, Ends Insurance Gouge and Govt Subsidy
by grarpamp 26 Jun '23

26 Jun '23

https://cryptonews.com/news/brazilian-hospital-will-accept-crypto-pay-natio… Brazilian Hospital Will Accept Crypto Pay A hospital in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has become the first in the nation to accept crypto pay. Per the Brazilian media outlet Livecoins, the hospital in question is the Rolante Hospital Foundation (FHR), a large general hospital in the municipality of Rolante. FHR is the oldest hospital in the municipality. The media outlet noted that some 120 merchants and service providers in the municipality accept payments Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptoassets. More doctors around the world are becoming willing to accept crypto when asked.

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BBC News: The tech flaw that lets hackers control surveillance cameras
by jim bell 26 Jun '23

26 Jun '23

BBC News - The tech flaw that lets hackers control surveillance cameras https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65975446

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Goldman Taps Tom Montag for Board Amid Disquiet in Bank’s Ranks
by Gunnar Larson 26 Jun '23

26 Jun '23

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) plans to add Tom Montag to its board, enlisting a prominent alum at a time when discontent in the firm’s ranks has spilled into public view. Goldman Taps Tom Montag for Board Amid Disquiet in Bank’s Ranks https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-26/goldman-taps-tom-montag-…

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Re: Your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request FOIL-2023-093329-019299
by Gunnar Larson 26 Jun '23

26 Jun '23

Ms. Verdejo: Would it be possible to receive an updated on the Coinbase records? Gunnar Larson On Fri, Mar 24, 2023, 11:52 AM <Joanne.Verdejo(a)dfs.ny.gov> wrote: > Good morning, > > Attached please find correspondence from the NYS Department of Financial > Services, pertaining to your FOIL request. > > > > Thank you. > > Tracking Number:FOIL-2023-093329-019299 > G(a)xny.io March 24, 2023 Gunnar Larson xNY.io - Bank.org 406 West 25th Street New York, NY 10001 Re: FOIL Tracking No. 2023-093329 Dear Gunnar Larson: I write with respect to your above-referenced FOIL request. The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) requires additional time to respond to your request, assigned the tracking number 2023-093329, because the Department requires additional time to complete its response. DFS anticipates completing your request on or about April 28, 2023. We appreciate your continued patience. Thank you. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: <Joanne.Verdejo(a)dfs.ny.gov> Date: Fri, Mar 24, 2023, 11:52 AM Subject: Your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request FOIL-2023-093329-019299 To: <G(a)xny.io> Good morning, Attached please find correspondence from the NYS Department of Financial Services, pertaining to your FOIL request. Thank you. Tracking Number:FOIL-2023-093329-019299 Thank you for submitting your FOIL request through Open FOIL NY. Here is your Open FOIL NY confirmation information for future reference: LARSON_DFS_20230114152649702 LARSON_DOB_20230114152649702 LARSON_DTF_20230114152649702 INFORMATION SUBMITTED: Records Requested From Department of Financial Services Division of the Budget Department of Taxation and Finance Short Title Coinbase $100M Settlement Investigation Records Description Dear Madam or Sir: xNY.io - Bank.org kindly seeks access to any and all records concerning New York State's investigation of Coinbase, comprising the $100M settlement mentioned here: https://www.dfs.ny.gov/reports_and_publications/press_releases/pr202301041. We are requesting all public records from 2018 to 2022 concerning New York's aforementioned Coinbase investigation. Moreover, xNY.io - Bank.org seeks access to any and all records concerning New York's regulatory scrutiny (and/or approval) of Goldman Sachs' partnership with Coinbase, issuing the bank's first Bitcoin loan mentioned here: https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/goldman-sachs-partners-with-coinbase-for-ba…. In addition, xNY.io - Bank.org seeks any and all records concerning New York's approach to Coinbase and Goldman Sachs compliance programs mandated by the United States Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Fraud Section and Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section mentioned here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yx88RMoeLyyfbNK0RtPl4r-m8N21_1Sp/view?usp=…. Finally, xNY.io - Bank.org seeks records concerning New York's regulatory approval of Coinbase engaging a fine of $50M to implement heightened controls and additional procedures and policies relating to electronic surveillance and investigation, due diligence on transactions or clients and the use of third-party intermediaries across business units; and enhancing anti-corruption training for all management and relevant employees. Warm regards, Gunnar Larson Gunnar Larson xNY.io - Bank.org 646-454-9107 Uploaded Files FOIL Response Format Email If fees apply, please contact me if costs will be greater than $10000 Your FOIL request has been forwarded to the organization(s) you selected, and the respective Records Access Officer will contact you directly for further processing of your request. Please allow up to five business days for such communication(s). For your convenience, here is additional contact information: Department of Financial Services One State Street 20th Floor New York, NY 10004

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NY Crypto Group Says Rival Stole NFT Platform Idea
by Gunnar Larson 26 Jun '23

26 Jun '23

NY Crypto Group Says Rival Stole NFT Platform Idea By Jade Martinez-Pogue A cryptocurrency company in Brooklyn is suing a rival NFT company alleging that it stole business secrets after they worked together on projects for years and is requesting an immediate injunction on the competing platform. https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1691937?nl_pk=00e0f28d-575b-4889-8d…

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Crypto Thief Who Threatened, Extorted Victims Gets 5 Years
by Gunnar Larson 26 Jun '23

26 Jun '23

Crypto Thief Who Threatened, Extorted Victims Gets 5 Years By Pete Brush A Manhattan federal judge sentenced an aspiring web developer Friday to five years in prison for his 18-month crime spree during which he hacked high-profile Twitter accounts, stole cryptocurrency worth over $1 million and threatened the life of a teenage girl. https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1692494?nl_pk=00e0f28d-575b-4889-8d…

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FDA Publishes Draft Guidance On Psychedelic Drug Research
by Gunnar Larson 26 Jun '23

26 Jun '23

FDA Publishes Draft Guidance On Psychedelic Drug Research By Mike Curley The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday published a new draft guidance highlighting considerations researchers should take into account while investigating the use of psychedelic drugs like psilocybin for treatment of medical conditions like depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. 1 document attached https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1692241?nl_pk=e8718aa1-2adc-4c2d…

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CFPB, MoneyGram Ordered To Confer About Vendor Docs Bid
by Gunnar Larson 26 Jun '23

26 Jun '23

CFPB, MoneyGram Ordered To Confer About Vendor Docs Bid By Jon Hill A New York federal judge punted Friday on whether the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau can order MoneyGram vendors to preserve certain documents while the agency's case against the payments company is on pause, saying that while she is "sympathetic" to the request, the two sides should try again to resolve the issue themselves. https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1692311?nl_pk=e8718aa1-2adc-4c2d…

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Fenwick Need Not Produce Docs In SBF Criminal Case
by Gunnar Larson 26 Jun '23

26 Jun '23

Fenwick Need Not Produce Docs In SBF Criminal Case By Emily Lever A New York federal judge ruled Friday that Fenwick & West LLP has no obligation to produce documents requested by Samuel Bankman-Fried in his criminal proceeding, calling the FTX founder's proposed subpoena a "fishing expedition." https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1692319?nl_pk=e8718aa1-2adc-4c2d…

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RICO Decision Could Hold Banks, Law Firms On The Hook
by Gunnar Larson 26 Jun '23

26 Jun '23

RICO Decision Could Hold Banks, Law Firms On The Hook By Caroline Simson The U.S. Supreme Court's decision that civil racketeering law can be used to enforce foreign arbitral awards has provided a powerful and unique remedy to prevailing parties, while also potentially exposing the lawyers and banks that help the losers hide their money to significant liability. https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/1691896?nl_pk=e8718aa1-2adc-4c2d…

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