Dear Ms. Verdejo:Do you have an update on our FOIL request concerning access to the Coinbase records?Thank you,GunnarGunnar LarsonxNY.io - Bank.org917-580-8053On Tue, May 9, 2023, 5:06 PM Gunnar Larson <g@xny.io> wrote:Ms. Verdejo:NY-DFS has yet to respond to your self imposed deadline of April 28, 2023 concerning xNY.io - Bank.org's FOIL request to your $100M Coinbase Compliance Settlement.Today, Bloomberg reports: Ex-Coinbase Manager Gets 2 Years for Insider Trading https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-09/ex-coinbase-manager-ishan-wahi-gets-2-years-for-insider-trading.Superintendent Harris has conflicts concerning Coinbase and her past work at Sullcrom.com. xNY.io - Bank.org is concerned NY-DFS may be obstructing our FOIL request and/or has potentially colluded with Coinbase at the detriment to cross-border digital asset innovation.This theme is similar to an ongoing FOIL request we have with your esteemed office concerning Apple Card. Former Superintendent Lacewell has potential conspiracy conflicts.In 2020, Goldman Sachs annoced plans to take Coinbase public. In 2022, Goldman Sachs issued the first bank backed Bitcoin loan to Coinbase.Between Apple Card records and Coinbase records NY-DFS has delayed xNY.io - Bank.org several times.As Superintendent Harris can understand, Bank.org has a Shelf Charter application with NY-DFS ongoing and if another bank fails in New York we would like to have a good working relationship. As such, with the Coinbase records we seek any and all records associated with NY-DFS' relationship with Sullcrom.com during the Coinbase investigation.Can NY-DFS kindly provide us an update on the Coinbase records by 5:00pm tomorrow? We may be prompted to contact the New York State's Attorney General's office with urgent plea to engage the State's false claims act.Warm regards,GunnarGunnar LarsonxNY.io - Bank.org917-580-8053On Thu, Apr 27, 2023, 7:51 AM Gunnar Larson <g@xny.io> wrote:Ms. Verdejo:May xNY.io - Bank.org kindly request an update on your FOIL request the concerning Coinbase $100M Settlement?Today's memo is an administrative appeal for records access associated to FOIL-2023-093329-019299.Sening you the very best.Thank you,GunnarGunnar LarsonxNY.io - Bank.org917-580-8053On Mon, Apr 17, 2023, 7:50 AM Gunnar Larson <g@xny.io> wrote:Ms. Verdejo:Would it be possible to receive an updated on the Coinbase records?Gunnar LarsonOn Fri, Mar 24, 2023, 11:52 AM <Joanne.Verdejo@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
March 24, 2023Gunnar LarsonxNY.io - Bank.org406 West 25th StreetNew York, NY 10001Re: FOIL Tracking No. 2023-093329Dear Gunnar Larson:I write with respect to your above-referenced FOIL request. The New York State Department ofFinancial Services (DFS) requires additional time to respond to your request, assigned thetracking number 2023-093329, because the Department requires additional time to complete itsresponse.DFS anticipates completing your request on or about April 28, 2023. We appreciate yourcontinued patience.Thank you.---------- Forwarded message ---------From: <Joanne.Verdejo@dfs.ny.gov>Date: Fri, Mar 24, 2023, 11:52 AMSubject: Your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request FOIL-2023-093329-019299To: <G@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-2023-093329-019299Thank you for submitting your FOIL request through Open FOIL NY.Here is your Open FOIL NY confirmation information for future reference:LARSON_DFS_20230114152649702LARSON_DOB_20230114152649702LARSON_DTF_20230114152649702INFORMATION SUBMITTED:Records Requested FromDepartment of Financial ServicesDivision of the BudgetDepartment of Taxation and FinanceShort TitleCoinbase $100M Settlement Investigation RecordsDescriptionDear 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-banks-first-bitcoin-backed-loan. 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=drivesdk. 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 646-454-9107Uploaded FilesFOIL Response FormatIf fees apply, please contact me if costs will be greater than$10000Your 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 ServicesOne State Street20th FloorNew York, NY 10004