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UK Pension Funds Back Gov't Mansion House Reforms
by Gunnar Larson 02 Dec '24

02 Dec '24

UK Pension Funds Back Gov't Mansion House Reforms <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2267048?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Martin Croucher The largest pension providers in Britain threw their weight Friday behind the government's measures to develop Canadian-style megafunds in the U.K. to achieve better results for savers through economies of scale. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2267048?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2267048?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Greensill Rejects Gov't's 'Immaterial' Defense To Leaked Probe
by Gunnar Larson 02 Dec '24

02 Dec '24

Greensill Rejects Gov't's 'Immaterial' Defense To Leaked Probe <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2252723?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Ronan Barnard Lex Greensill has said a claim by the Department for Business and Trade that leaking private details of an investigation into him had not damaged his reputation is "immaterial" to his data and privacy claim against the government. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2252723?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2252723?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Re: Bloomberg Coinbase Interview
by Gunnar Larson 01 Dec '24

01 Dec '24

Mr. Briody: Something came up today out of Sofia, Bulgaria and xNY.io - Bank.org needs to circle back one more time with you. On 10/17/24 11:50:24 UTC-4:00, I wrote Bloomberg asking: "I am watching this Bloomberg Live interview now (Former US President and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump discusses his economic policies, immigration and the 2024 US presidential election. Bloomberg News Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait speaks to Trump at an event with the Economic Club of Chicago): https://youtu.be/MyaHbUmVll4?si=d9P4EnfJu3NPajt0. Before I get ahead of myself in watching Bloomberg's journalism yesterday (and, for plausible deniability), I feel implored to re-investigate our last January 31, 2023 e-mail correspondence together." Mr. Briody, since 10/17/24 you have stated multiple times that Bloomberg News Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait's conversation with President Trump at the Economic Club of Chicago had nothing to do with Bloomberg's Coinbase coverage. Is this still the case? Madam Attorney General James: Coinbase and NEXO can be referenced inside of xNY.io's prudential whitepaper: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aeK8X8-2KDZ8tQPN5ksaUCXcxH9tbjexsUbW1ol… . Attorney General James, Sofia, Bulgaria and Nicosia, Cyprus are both protected by New York Human Rights Law. Sofia and the Attorney General's Office have a NEXO connection. Ms. James, xNY.io - Bank.org respectfully reserves all Interjurisdictional rights. Interjurisdictionalmeans between or involving two or more jurisdictions, such as New York City, Sofia and Nicosia. Inclusive of Hong Kong. Warm regards, Gunnar ✌ -- Gunnar Larson xNY.io - Bank.org 917-580-8053 On Thu, Oct 31, 2024, 6:14 AM Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX) < mbriody4(a)bloomberg.net> wrote: > Yes just got back, let me know how I can help. > > Best, > Mike > > Sent from Bloomberg Professional for iPhone > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> > To: MICHAEL BRIODY > At: 10/31/24 01:44:27 UTC-04:00 > > Michael: > > Are you back in town? > > Have a great day! > > Thank you, > > Gunnar ✌ > -- > Gunnar Larson > xNY.io - Bank.org > 917-580-8053 > > On Tue, Oct 22, 2024, 12:05 PM Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX) < > mbriody4(a)bloomberg.net <#m_-4255214023254025553_>> wrote: > >> No I am at the digital assets 2024 conference all week. Is there >> something we can help you with ?? I can get the right person to reach out. >> >> Mike >> >> Sent from Bloomberg Professional for iPhone >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io <#m_-4255214023254025553_>> >> To: MICHAEL BRIODY >> CC: FRANCESCO TONIN, cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org >> <#m_-4255214023254025553_> >> At: 10/22/24 11:36:35 UTC-04:00 >> >> Hey Michael: >> >> Are you back in town? >> >> Thank you, >> >> Gunnar ✌ >> >> On Thu, Oct 17, 2024, 9:59 PM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io >> <#m_-4255214023254025553_m_-8738694709921572264_>> wrote: >> >>> Okay. When are you back in the New York office? Maybe I can come to >>> Lexington and we can catch up then. >>> >>> Gunnar >>> >>> On Thu, Oct 17, 2024, 6:48 PM Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX) < >>> mbriody4(a)bloomberg.net <#m_-4255214023254025553_m_-8738694709921572264_>> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> I am not in the ny office at the moment and unclear of what you would >>>> like me to ask ? >>>> >>>> Sent from Bloomberg Professional for iPhone >>>> >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io >>>> <#m_-4255214023254025553_m_-8738694709921572264_>> >>>> To: MICHAEL BRIODY >>>> CC: FRANCESCO TONIN, cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org >>>> <#m_-4255214023254025553_m_-8738694709921572264_> >>>> At: 10/17/24 18:45:36 UTC-04:00 >>>> >>>> Michael: >>>> >>>> Okay. Can you ask around the office and get back to me, given the event >>>> tonight in New York City? >>>> >>>> Thank you, >>>> >>>> Gunnar ✌ >>>> >>>> On Thu, Oct 17, 2024, 2:04 PM Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX) < >>>> mbriody4(a)bloomberg.net >>>> <#m_-4255214023254025553_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_>> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Not that I am aware of.. >>>>> >>>>> Michael J. Briody >>>>> Bloomberg Financial L.P. >>>>> FX & Crypto Markets Specialist >>>>> Twitter: @BriodyMike >>>>> Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljbriody >>>>> <#m_-4255214023254025553_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>> >>>>> From: g(a)xny.io >>>>> <#m_-4255214023254025553_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>> At: 10/17/24 13:41:12 UTC-4:00 >>>>> To: Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX ) >>>>> <#m_-4255214023254025553_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>> Cc: Francesco Tonin (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX ) >>>>> <#m_-4255214023254025553_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_>, >>>>> cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org >>>>> <#m_-4255214023254025553_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>> Subject: Re: Bloomberg Coinbase Interview >>>>> >>>>> Michael: >>>>> >>>>> I am wondering if our last correspondence specific to the Bloomberg >>>>> Coinbase interview had anything to do with the Bloomberg event in Chicago >>>>> yesterday? >>>>> >>>>> All the best, >>>>> >>>>> Gunnar ✌ >>>>> -- >>>>> Gunnar Larson >>>>> xNY.io - Bank.org >>>>> 917-580-8053 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Oct 17, 2024, 1:22 PM Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX) < >>>>> mbriody4(a)bloomberg.net >>>>> <#m_-4255214023254025553_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_>> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi Gunnar, >>>>>> >>>>>> If would like to be more specific on the nature of the catch up I can >>>>>> try to put you in touch with the appropriate person as I do not work in the >>>>>> news division. >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards, >>>>>> Mike >>>>>> >>>>>> Michael J. Briody >>>>>> Bloomberg Financial L.P. >>>>>> FX & Crypto Markets Specialist >>>>>> Twitter: @BriodyMike >>>>>> Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljbriody >>>>>> <#m_-4255214023254025553_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>>> >>>>>> From: g(a)xny.io >>>>>> <#m_-4255214023254025553_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>>> At: 10/17/24 11:50:24 UTC-4:00 >>>>>> To: Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX ) >>>>>> <#m_-4255214023254025553_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>>> Cc: cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org >>>>>> <#m_-4255214023254025553_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>>> Subject: Re: Bloomberg Coinbase Interview >>>>>> >>>>>> Michael: >>>>>> >>>>>> I am watching this Bloomberg Live interview now (Former US President >>>>>> and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump discusses his economic >>>>>> policies, immigration and the 2024 US presidential election. Bloomberg News >>>>>> Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait speaks to Trump at an event with the >>>>>> Economic Club of Chicago): >>>>>> https://youtu.be/MyaHbUmVll4?si=d9P4EnfJu3NPajt0 >>>>>> <#m_-4255214023254025553_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>>> . >>>>>> >>>>>> Before I get ahead of myself in watching Bloomberg's journalism >>>>>> yesterday (and, for plausible deniability), I feel implored to >>>>>> re-investigate our last January 31, 2023 e-mail correspondence together. >>>>>> >>>>>> Michael, are you available to have a phone conversation today or >>>>>> tomorrow? >>>>>> >>>>>> Warm regards, >>>>>> >>>>>> Gunnar ✌ >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Gunnar Larson >>>>>> xNY.io - Bank.org >>>>>> 917-580-8053 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tue, Jan 31, 2023, 8:09 PM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io >>>>>> <#m_-4255214023254025553_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_>> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> No big deal. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Was just a thought. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Have a great night, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Gunnar >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Tue, Jan 31, 2023, 7:56 PM Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX) < >>>>>>> mbriody4(a)bloomberg.net >>>>>>> <#m_-4255214023254025553_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_>> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Yes I saw it, I thought it was a good conversation. I am on the >>>>>>>> product side of the the business you would have to reach out to legal via >>>>>>>> the website. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> best, >>>>>>>> Mike >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Michael J. Briody >>>>>>>> Bloomberg Financial L.P. >>>>>>>> FX & Crypto Markets Specialist >>>>>>>> Twitter: @BriodyMike >>>>>>>> Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljbriody >>>>>>>> <#m_-4255214023254025553_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> From: g(a)xny.io >>>>>>>> <#m_-4255214023254025553_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>>>>> At: 01/31/23 19:04:59 UTC-5:00 >>>>>>>> To: Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX ) >>>>>>>> <#m_-4255214023254025553_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>>>>> Subject: Bloomberg Coinbase Interview >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Dear Mike: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Did you watch the interview on the David Rubenstein Show: >>>>>>>> Coinbase's Brian Armstrong Bloomberg.com: >>>>>>>> https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2023-01-12/the-david-rubenstein-show-… >>>>>>>> <#m_-4255214023254025553_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> The interview was done last December, before the 100M settlement >>>>>>>> was done with NY-DFS. In the interview, Mr. Armstrong makes several false >>>>>>>> claims to Coinbase's compliance and overall integrity. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> This is somewhat problematic with overall integrity to their future >>>>>>>> of digital asset innovation cross border. xNY.io - Bank.org was thinking of >>>>>>>> exploring New York's false claims act on the interview. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Wanted to see if Bloomberg wanted to join us on this pursuit? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thank you, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Gunnar >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Gunnar Larson >>>>>>>> xNY.io - Bank.org >>>>>>>> 646-454-9107 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>

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Re: xNY.io - Bank.org's Escrow.com Account
by Gunnar Larson 30 Nov '24

30 Nov '24

Hazel: Thank you very much. Gunnar ✌️ On Sat, Nov 30, 2024, 12:15 PM Hazel M. <dnholding(a)support.escrow.com> wrote: > > [image: Escrow] <https://www.escrow.com/> > > Hi Gunnar, > > Thank you for reaching out and for your continued trust in Escrow.com. > > Unfortunately, Jay is no longer an employee of Escrow.com. > > However, I want to assure you that upon checking, there has been no > unauthorized access to your account. We take account security very > seriously, and we regularly monitor for any suspicious activity. > > If you have any further concerns or questions, please don’t hesitate to > reach out. We value your partnership and look forward to continuing to work > with you. > > Best Regards, > > > *Hazel M.*Domain Name Holding > Escrow.com - Specialized Services Team > > > On Fri, 29th Nov 2024 at 2:14 am, Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: > Dear Jay: > > How are you? I hope you are doing well. > > xNY.io - Bank.org's security team has been hearing rumors of potential > unauthorized access to our Escrow.com account. > > Possibly, hackers. > > Would it be possible for you to kindly confirm the account has not been > accessed by unauthorized parties? > > xNY.io - Bank.org is sincerely greatful for our Escrow.com relationship, > and we plan on being strong partners together well into the future. > > Have a great day, Jay! > > Gunnar > -- > Gunnar Larson > xNY.io - Bank.org > 917-580-8053 > > PRIVACY POLICY <https://www.escrow.com/legal> | LICENSES AND COMPLAINTS > <https://www.escrow.com/escrow-licenses> | LEGAL > <https://www.escrow.com/legal> > Copyright > <https://www.escrow.com/escrow-101/copyright-and-trademark-information> © > 1999-2024 Escrow.com, Inc. All rights reserved > A company of Freelancer Limited > (#FMNDTT9Q33CXZJM4CN8K) > >

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Fwd: xNY.io - Bank.org's Escrow.com Account
by Gunnar Larson 30 Nov '24

30 Nov '24

FYI ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Hazel M. <dnholding(a)support.escrow.com> Date: Sat, Nov 30, 2024, 12:15 PM Subject: RE: xNY.io - Bank.org's Escrow.com Account To: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> Cc: cypherpunks <cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org>, Reader, Shaun < sreader(a)curtis.com> [image: Escrow] <https://www.escrow.com/> Hi Gunnar, Thank you for reaching out and for your continued trust in Escrow.com. Unfortunately, Jay is no longer an employee of Escrow.com. However, I want to assure you that upon checking, there has been no unauthorized access to your account. We take account security very seriously, and we regularly monitor for any suspicious activity. If you have any further concerns or questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We value your partnership and look forward to continuing to work with you. Best Regards, *Hazel M.*Domain Name Holding Escrow.com - Specialized Services Team On Fri, 29th Nov 2024 at 2:14 am, Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: Dear Jay: How are you? I hope you are doing well. xNY.io - Bank.org's security team has been hearing rumors of potential unauthorized access to our Escrow.com account. Possibly, hackers. Would it be possible for you to kindly confirm the account has not been accessed by unauthorized parties? xNY.io - Bank.org is sincerely greatful for our Escrow.com relationship, and we plan on being strong partners together well into the future. Have a great day, Jay! Gunnar -- Gunnar Larson xNY.io - Bank.org 917-580-8053 PRIVACY POLICY <https://www.escrow.com/legal> | LICENSES AND COMPLAINTS <https://www.escrow.com/escrow-licenses> | LEGAL <https://www.escrow.com/legal> Copyright <https://www.escrow.com/escrow-101/copyright-and-trademark-information> © 1999-2024 Escrow.com, Inc. All rights reserved A company of Freelancer Limited (#FMNDTT9Q33CXZJM4CN8K)

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Mayor Adams' Calendar Request
by Gunnar Larson 30 Nov '24

30 Nov '24

Dear Madam or Sir: xNY.io - Bank.org kindly seeks access to New York City Mayor Eric Adams' May 7,8,9 2024 schedule. Additionally, xNY.io - Bank.org seeks access to records if the Executive Chamber is aware of any international travel of Mayor Adams during this time period. Best regards, Gunnar -- Gunnar Larson xNY.io - Bank.org 917-580-8053

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Trump Wishes Eveyone Happy Thanksgiving
by Gunnar Larson 30 Nov '24

30 Nov '24

Dear President Trump: Thank you for the sincere Thanksgiving greetings: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DC6yRKcOcld/?igsh=MWdmczdwM2d5bGM1eg== A new world of discovery awaits you and the incoming administration. Next Thanksgiving I hope we look a year back with wonder and appreciation for all accomplished. With gratitude, Gunnar Larson ✌️

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Fwd: SpaceX Interlocking Directors’ Intent to Manipulate Markets
by Gunnar Larson 30 Nov '24

30 Nov '24

Thu, Nov 2, 2023, 12:52 PM ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> Date: Thu, Nov 2, 2023, 12:52 PM Subject: Re: SpaceX Interlocking Directors’ Intent to Manipulate Markets To: <letitia.james(a)ag.ny.gov> Cc: <ir(a)twitter.com>, Harris, Adrienne A (DFS) <Adrienne.Harris(a)dfs.ny.gov>, <district3(a)council.nyc.gov>, Reader, Shaun <sreader(a)curtis.com> 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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Native American Heritage Day
by Gunnar Larson 30 Nov '24

30 Nov '24

@VP, thank you for celebrating Native American Heritage Day: https://www.instagram.com/p/DC-PpNdRnsp/?igsh=d3Y2YnF1cTNiYjcw Growing up on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation in Culdesac, Idaho, it is great to see @VP being a fan of the Indigenous and humanity all over the world. Thank you Madam Vice President! Gunnar Larson ✌️

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Fwd: The Briefing: Meta’s Australian Nightmare
by Gunnar Larson 30 Nov '24

30 Nov '24

My undergraduate degree is from Bond University, on Australia's Gold Coast. In 2014, Buzz Feed ranks Bond the world's #1 place to study abroad: https://www.buzzfeed.com/laraparker/the-best-places-to-study-abroad -- Tech companies have to prepare for the possibility that Australian-style bans could spread to other countries. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Martin Peers <info(a)theinformation.com> Date: Fri, Nov 29, 2024, 5:04 PM Subject: The Briefing: Meta’s Australian Nightmare To: <g(a)xny.io> While U.S. tech executives were tucking into their turkey on Thursday or guzzling Koia shakes, Australian lawmakers were approving a law that bans children under 16 from having a social media account. Whoa! Australia is a relatively small country whose revenue contribution to Meta Platforms, Snap or TikTok is likely minuscule. 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