Dear Ms. Verdejo: Concerning the Coinbase records matter, can you kindly advise?
Have a great day. Thank you, Gunnar On Thu, May 25, 2023, 5:47 AM Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> wrote: > Dear Ms. Verdejo: > > Do you have an update on our FOIL request concerning access to the > Coinbase records? > > Thank you, > > Gunnar > > Gunnar Larson > xNY.io - Bank.org > 917-580-8053 > > On Tue, May 9, 2023, 5:06 PM Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> 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, >> >> Gunnar >> >> Gunnar Larson >> xNY.io - Bank.org >> 917-580-8053 >> >> On Thu, Apr 27, 2023, 7:51 AM Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> 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, >>> >>> Gunnar >>> >>> Gunnar Larson >>> xNY.io - Bank.org >>> 917-580-8053 >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Apr 17, 2023, 7:50 AM Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Ms. Verdejo: >>>> >>>> Would it be possible to receive an updated on the Coinbase records? >>>> >>>> Gunnar Larson >>>> >>>> On Fri, Mar 24, 2023, 11:52 AM <[email protected]> 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 >>>>> >>>> >>>> [email protected] >>>> 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: <[email protected]> >>>> Date: Fri, Mar 24, 2023, 11:52 AM >>>> Subject: Your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request >>>> FOIL-2023-093329-019299 >>>> To: <[email protected]> >>>> >>>> >>>> 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-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 >>>> 646-454-9107 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> 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 >>>> >>>
