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 >> >>
