For some reason, when 'I want my first checks in Bitcoin' is running around town.
Gunnar On Thu, Jul 27, 2023, 7:38 AM Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> wrote: > I want my first checks in Bitcoin. > > On Wed, Jun 28, 2023, 2:14 AM Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Ms. Scott: >> >> Additionally, xNY.io - Bank.org respectfully submits Coinbase's Brian >> Armstrong on Bloomberg.com: >> https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2023-01-12/the-david-rubenstein-show-coinbase-s-brian-armstrong >> as >> a matter for public comment for NY-DFS' "Proposed Guidance on Character >> and Fitness." >> >> The Bloomberg interview with Coinbase showed top journalistic integrity, >> yet, Coinbase failed to mention any NY-DFS investigation or pending action. >> The interview aired last December, before the 100M Coinbase settlement was >> announced by NY-DFS concerning Coinbase's BitLicense compliance. >> >> NY-DFS' approach to Coinbase and Goldman Sachs (who took Coinbase public) >> share independent insider trading scenarios that could disrespect the >> United States Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Fraud Section and >> Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section compliance programs. >> >> We have collated 34 highlights that describe a corporate opportunity >> policy framework to gauge character and fitness of the "first Bitcoin loan" >> backed by a New York banking institution here: >> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yx88RMoeLyyfbNK0RtPl4r-m8N21_1Sp/view?usp=drivesdk >> . >> >> Per point one of NY-DFS' "Suggested Questions to Facilitate Initial and >> Ongoing Assessment of Designated Persons’ Character and Fitness," can you >> kindly acknowledge that you have reviewed and understand our appeal seeking >> extension for public comment to August 5, 2023? >> >> We feel extra time for public comment is warranted to ensure that xNY.io >> - Bank.org did not play a significant role or otherwise contribute in a >> meaningful way to the conduct that led to regulatory action or proceeding >> without ample notice. >> >> Thank you, >> >> Gunnar >> >> On Wed, Jun 28, 2023, 12:04 AM Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Ms. Scott: >>> >>> NY-DFS recently asked for public comment concerning "Proposed Guidance >>> on Assessment of the Character and Fitness of Directors, Senior Officers, >>> and Managers" mentioned here: >>> https://www.dfs.ny.gov/industry_guidance/industry_letters/il20230509_guidance_assessment_fitness >>> . >>> >>> xNY.io - Bank.org asks if the NY-DFS will extend deadline for public >>> comment to August 5, 2023 from June 30, 2023. >>> >>> As requested by NY-DFS, today we provide (in a separate attachment) >>> evidence of any documented exceptions to compliance with the "Suggested >>> Questions to Facilitate Initial and Ongoing Assessment of Designated >>> Persons’ Character and Fitness." >>> >>> We have collated 19 references comprising 205 highlights that touch on >>> the five key areas below: >>> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FTRRFFhQHDxf-oR9WOZz0a2gRtC9ZWVO >>> . >>> >>> -Harassment and Discrimination Policies >>> >>> -Conflict of Interest Policy >>> >>> -Insider Trading Policy >>> >>> -Records Management Policy >>> >>> -Corporate Opportunity Policy >>> >>> xNY.io - Bank.org is seeking NY-DFS' extension for public comment to >>> August 5, 2023 so that the New York Banking community has time to complete >>> Q2-23 earnings call disclosures. >>> >>> As documented in the above 19 references, we feel extra time for public >>> comment is warranted to ensure that xNY.io - Bank.org did not play a >>> significant role or otherwise contribute in a meaningful way to the conduct >>> that led to regulatory action or proceeding without ample notice. >>> >>> Per point one of NY-DFS' "Suggested Questions to Facilitate Initial and >>> Ongoing Assessment of Designated Persons’ Character and Fitness," can you >>> kindly acknowledge that you have reviewed and understand our appeal seeking >>> extension for public comment to August 5, 2023? >>> >>> We hope to hear from you before June 30, 2023 given obvious factors. >>> >>> Sending you the very best regards. >>> >>> Thank you, >>> >>> Gunnar >>> >>> -- >>> Gunnar Larson >>> xNY.io | Bank.org >>> MSc - Digital Currency >>> MBA - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) >>> >>> [email protected] >>> +1-917-580-8053 >>> New York, New York 10001 >>> >>>
