Ms. Verdejo: May we kindly ask for an update on the Coinbase document records?
Have a great day, Gunnar Gunnar Larson xNY.io - Bank.org 917-580-8053 On Thu, Jun 15, 2023, 7:06 AM Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 >>>>> >>>>
