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[John Forster 🇵🇷 @JohnW_Forster]

Saturday morning rant, my apologies. Corruption in the markets gets fixed when frustration turns to action. Clearly, Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs) and government regulatory entities are blatantly failing to protect retail shareholders and publicly traded small businesses from naked short selling and synthetic shares.

Problems with Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs)

😡 Conflicts of Interest:
SROs like FINRA and stock exchanges are funded by member firms (e.g., broker-dealers, market makers) that may profit from naked short selling, prioritizing their interests over retail investors and small issuers.

🤬 Inadequate Enforcement:
SROs oversee rules like Regulation SHO but are slammed for weak enforcement, with fines often just a "cost of doing business" instead of stopping abusive practices.

😤 Lack of Transparency:
SROs don’t share enough public data on failures-to-deliver (FTDs), short interest, or synthetic shares, leaving retail shareholders and small businesses blind to manipulation.

😠 Regulatory Loopholes:
Rules letting market makers naked short "for liquidity" are abused to pump out synthetic shares, diluting small companies’ equity with little oversight.

😾 Delayed Reporting and Action:
SROs use delayed or lumped-together reporting (e.g., biweekly FTD data), hiding real-time manipulation and blocking timely protection for investors and issuers.

🤨 Influence of Powerful Members:
Big financial institutions and hedge funds run the show at SROs, potentially softening rules or enforcement to boost their profits over market fairness.

Problems with Government Entities

😣 Insufficient Regulatory Oversight:
The SEC gets flak for not plugging loopholes that let naked short selling thrive, even with Regulation SHO around since 2005.

😖 Failure to Address Systemic Risk:
Government entities haven’t tackled how naked short selling and synthetic shares mess with the system, like crushing prices, especially for small-cap firms.

😑 Slow Response to Emerging Issues:
Regulatory updates crawl behind new tricks (e.g., options or offshore naked shorting), leaving retail shareholders and small businesses exposed.

😓 Limited Resources:
Agencies like the SEC might not have the staff, cash, or tech to dig into complex naked short-selling schemes, especially across borders.

😒 Reluctance to Challenge Wall Street:
Critics blast government for dodging tough penalties or reforms due to political/economic pressure, letting predatory practices run wild.

😣 Opaque Data and Accountability:
Government doesn’t cough up detailed, easy-to-get data on naked short selling or synthetic share damage, making it tough to hold regulators or bad actors accountable.

Combined Impact on Retail Shareholders and Small Businesses

😤 Equity Dilution:
Naked short selling and synthetic shares flood the market with fake stock, slashing shareholder value and crippling small businesses’ capital-raising power.

😡 Price Manipulation:
Phantom shares tank stock prices, turning small companies into prey for short sellers and shattering retail investor trust.

🤬 Loss of Shareholder Rights:
Too many synthetic shares can screw up voting, with brokers tossing votes to cover up naked shorting, screwing over retail investors.

😠 Barriers to Growth:
Small businesses, rocked by shaky stock prices or lost investment, might go bust or get stuck with predatory debt, a win for short sellers and a loss for shareholders.

😾 Erosion of Market Trust:
Failing to stop this breeds rage among retail investors, who see markets as a rigged game for big players, driving them away from public markets.

🤨 Global Regulatory Blind Spots:
Lousy coordination with overseas regulators lets naked short selling fester offshore, hammering U.S.-based small companies and investors.

Previously, there has been no willingness to fix this so the reason is quite obvious. What say you @DOGE_SEC @DOGE @elonmusk @RepRalphNorman @FinancialCmte ???

[Reese Politics @ReesePolitics]

JUST IN: Robinhood $HOOD gets a measly slap on the wrist of $29.75M for “failing to reasonably supervise its clearing technology system in January 2021.”

Of course this is in reference to $GME when they shut the buy button off totally burning retail.

They’ve also been fined for failing to comply with FINRA trade reporting facilities and the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT).

So essentially they get off scotch free, and get to reap the rewards which likely cost retail significantly more.

[Justin Brewer @justinbrewer33]

According to my latest flash poll, 99% of people want @POTUS to BAN ALL Naked Shorting & Spoofing by Executive Order.

@realDonaldTrump @DevinNunes @elonmusk have a fiduciary duty to protect shareholders in $DJT & $TSLA ROBBED by Hedgie Naked Shorties & Spoofs.

The time is NOW.

[George Palikaras @palikaras]

PART 2 - Every lawyer I’ve asked has told me the same thing, there’s NO legal standing for retail investors to force the release of blue sheets.

For over two years, investors in the community have been demanding accountability and transparency over what happened with $MMTLP.

The problem? The entities that have the power to get the blue sheets (the critical trading records that could expose the truth) have done absolutely nothing.

It is crystal clear to me: Retail shareholders filing individual lawsuits will NOT force the release of blue sheets. That’s just not how the system works.

I am NO legal expert, but this is what I know (and if I’m wrong, I would be HAPPY to be corrected):

1. Blue sheets are confidential regulatory documents. They can only be accessed through specific legal channels such as regulators, Congress, or the courts.

2. Retail and other investors do NOT have legal standing to compel their release. Courts do NOT grant mass access to blue sheets because they contain private, trade-by-trade data, which is restricted to protect market integrity.

3. Class or individual actions will NOT magically unlock blue sheets. Even in securities fraud cases, plaintiffs have to clear major legal hurdles before a court would even consider ordering disclosure.

Meanwhile, FINRA and the OTC act like everything is just fine... No problems here! Nothing to see, folks...[BTW, I would encourage people to CAREFULLY read (and read again) the issued FINRA FAQs, there are some interesting nuggets in them]

What about Congress?
We are beyond the point of just "demanding" fairness and transparency. Congress has a real opportunity to take the LEAD in reforming the system to enforce transparency and fairness in the financial markets. I already wrote in my previous post how the OTC is cancer.

For over two years, retail investors have been asking the RIGHT questions, not just under MMAT/MMTLP but in many other stocks, however, they CANNOT get answers WITHOUT congressional oversight. Help is needed.

Blue sheets hold the key to understanding what really happened with $MMTLP and other stocks. Yet, the OTC, FINRA and the SEC have not provided the transparency investors deserve.

This is exactly why Congress has subpoena power and oversight responsibilities, to ensure that regulators are not selectively ignoring systemic market failures.

Many of you have speculated about my December 2022 Trip to Washington, D.C. Here is a summary:
Right after the U3 Halt in December 2022, I flew to Washington, D.C. to get answers. No one was returning calls, our counsel could not get through, and no one would explain what the so-called "extraordinary event" was that led to the halt. Complete secrecy!

When I arrived at FINRA’s headquarters, I quickly discovered that all staff members weren’t even there that week. After persistent efforts with my counsel, I managed to get through to the Office of the Ombuds and spoke with Ms. Sarah Gill, FINRA’s Vice President and Ombuds.

Her role, as described by FINRA, is to act as an independent, neutral, and confidential resource for addressing concerns about FINRA’s activities and employees. The Ombuds Office is supposed to advocate for fair processes while keeping matters confidential, except in cases where legal obligations or imminent harm require disclosure.

The first two VERY surprising questions she asked me were:
1️⃣ Am I recording this conversation?
2️⃣ Am I broadcasting this conversation live on social media?
I answered NO to both. But then I added:
“However, please feel free to record EVERY word I will say today.”
She was cordial and professional, but ultimately, she offered zero information, just a vague commitment to “look into it.”

Before I left, I gave them a clear message:
👉 This situation will continue to ESCALATE.
👉 They need to FIX it asap.
👉 This is an opportunity to address whatever systemic failure occurred because if it is ignored, it risks eroding trust in the entire market, especially for retail investors.

What do you think, did they take that message seriously? We all know how that turned out…

First, an FAQ that took several months to produce. Then, a second FAQ many months later. And instead of providing clarity, they only created MORE confusion.

I guess that’s what happens when you put an army of lawyers to work on FAQs, pages of words that say absolutely nothing. Makes you wonder... how much $$$ did these empty words cost in legal fees?

Fast forward to 2025: With @DOGE and meme stocks and crypto back in the spotlight, financial market discussions have suddenly gained new URGENCY. Good!

Imagine if $MMTLP had been treated with the same level of attention, maybe we’d already have the answers we need. But it’s not too late...

Congress can still act by:
✅ Formally requesting blue sheet data from FINRA and/or the SEC to uncover potential market manipulation.
✅ Holding hearings on retail trading transparency to investigate the systemic issues that led to this situation, INCLUDING possible foreign influence.
✅ Ensuring regulatory accountability so that investors are not left in the dark.

Congress has the tools and Retail Investors have done ALL the work. It’s time to bridge the gap and take meaningful action.

What’s the best LEGAL Path Forward?
If we assume that neither regulators nor Congress will step in to fix this (though I remain hopeful and seeing a lot of progress), then the MOST CREDIBLE path forward isn't retail lawsuits or shouting into the void:

It can be through the $MMAT Bankruptcy Trustee!

The Trustee has the AUTHORITY to investigate financial misconduct, subpoena records, and compel testimony.

They can file lawsuits, recover assets, and challenge improper transactions, especially if they harmed the bankruptcy estate.

As we all know, they have been actively investigating potential stock manipulation and fraudulent transactions for the past three months.

That said, obtaining blue sheets is NOT automatic.

Regulators would have to voluntarily provide them or be compelled by a court order. However, if securities fraud or stock manipulation is proven to have harmed the estate, the Trustee has the POWER to take legal action, subpoena relevant parties, and seek damages for the benefit of creditors and shareholders.

Final Thought:
The real fight is underway. This isn't speculation. This isn't wishful thinking. The Trustee has already publicly declared that a litigation team is on this, and I’m confident it can yield real results.

For months, we've heard "Nothing can be done." But here’s the reality: Something is already being done.

The Trustee has the legal authority to subpoena records, investigate misconduct, and take action, and they are already moving in that direction for not just one, but up to FOUR CUSIPs: $MMAT, $MMATF, $TRCH, and $MMTLP... and a lot more...

This isn’t over. 🔥 #Transparency #MarketFairness

P.S> GENSLER KNEW, COOK KNEW... which begs the question, is "investor protection" just an empty slogan?

[KWise @PNW_MACGYVER]

@FilanLaw @Ripple @SECGov I want action to resolve market manipulation and FTDs.

[KWise @PNW_MACGYVER]

@GandalfWizz

[kristen shaughnessy @kshaughnessy2]

How much was made from the tens of billions of trades?

Citadel paid a $1 million dollar fine for failing to "timely and accurately report data for TENS OF BILLIONS OF TRADES" to the CAT system.

Make that make sense.
A $1 Million Fine for TENS of BILLIONS OF TRADES THAT WEREN'T PROPERLY REPORTED

Is there any doubt why Citadel sued to stop the Consolidated Audit Trail?

It had nothing to do with protecting investors' information (which your broker already has).

Maybe it is about financial firms not wanting their trades exposed?

[X Market News🚨 @xMarketNews]

If Gary Gensler is being forced to RESIGN then the CEO of FINRA Robert Cook should be the second person in line to get FIRED

Who agrees? $MMTLP

[KWise @PNW_MACGYVER]

@unusual_whales Voting for 1 doesn't mean you can vote for who they appoint or dismiss. My eyes are wide open and I'm appalled... #MMTLPFiasco

YOU are the vessel for America, be the positive change you want to see. Stay Strong America, our children and families need us 🫡

[The Gateway Pundit @gatewaypundit]

Investors and CEOs at War with Regulators Over “Counterfeit Shares” https://t.co/LR98y0nZVf

[Stephanie @stephmase22]

The problem is #KenGriffin and his band of merry thieves have gotten away with it for so long they are
Too Big To Manage
There are more counterfeit shares in the market than real ones and we have regulators @SECGov @GaryGensler turning a blind eye.
Look at all of our companies charts they are identical.
It is not organic price action.
They set the price.
#AMC #MMTLP #DJT #HYMC #MMAT #TRCH #GNS #MULN #BBBY #GME #NWBO #SCLX #GTII #BBIG #VXRT #AABB #XRP #PTON #FNGR #TLRY #MDAI #SAVA #FUBO

[Stephanie @stephmase22]

Off exchange dark pools is where they funnel Retail orders. Most Retail orders never see a lit exchange. This is where the manipulation magic happens.
They don't want transparency because they wouldn't be able to hide all of the illegal activity. @GaryGensler @SECGov is fully aware that our orders don't hit lit.
This is one way criminals like #KenGriffin and his band of merry thieves get away with it.

[KWise @PNW_MACGYVER]

@SECGov @FINRA
🚨🚨What is the share count! 🚨🚨 #MMTLPArmy #MMTLPFiasco

[Died Suddenly @DiedSuddenly_]

𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐋 𝐁𝐈𝐆𝐆𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐏

At least 65,000 American families have been defrauded by an elite, too-big-to-fail, cartel with insider help from FINRA and the SEC. These are your neighbors, your friends, and fellow citizens.

Market Expert and Investor Drew Diligence has come forward and detailed this massive naked short scam, involving a now bankrupt company $MMAT, and a dividend that was never supposed to be made tradable - but traded nonetheless under $MMTLP.

The SEC and FINRA changes the rules to allow Wall Street traders to cheat average Americans out of their life savings, but $MMTLP investors aren’t going quietly into the night, they have instead declared war, and promise to bring down Wall Street if a formal congressional investigation, demanding a REAL share audit, is not launched immediately, with investors made whole, and ALL bad actors held accountable.

This is way worse than what was done to GameStop, AMC, and Trump Media. But because $MMTLP is frozen, they are caught red handed, and we can end the corrupt practice of naked shorting once and for all.

The crimes are complicated, but your response is simple: 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬.

Drew would love to discuss this story with Patrick Bet David, Tim Pool, and Joe Rogan, so please tag them in the replies.

WE CANNOT LET THE WALL STREET MAFIA GET AWAY WITH THIS AGAIN!

The American dream depends on it.

[kristen shaughnessy @kshaughnessy2]

Seven market makers, including Citadel and Virtu, are waiting to see if Northwest Biotherapeutics can move ahead with its lawsuit and force them into discovery.

Northwest Biotherapeutics has a promising brain cancer vaccine. The company has "accused the firms of “repeated spoofing” by using their trading platforms to place tens of millions of orders to sell NWBO that they had no intention of fulfilling."...

The judge is expected to rule soon on the defendants' motion to dismiss. I've posted this article before but pay close attention to what the Financial Times writes at the end

(Judge) "Stein wrote that the fact NWBO did not specify what algorithmic trading programmes were used by defendants to execute their schemes or how they were used was not an impediment to its case.

"It is hard to imagine how any spoofing case would survive the motion to dismiss stage if . . . ‘facts solely within the defendant’s knowledge,’ were required to be set forth in the complaint”, he added.

In other words, if Citadel Securities and its ilk are to beat this case and prevent a string of copycat suits, they will probably have to give the rest of us more of a peek behind the curtain"

Who tries to kill a company that can help patients with the most aggressive form of brain cancer?

https://t.co/Xz8mmEnU8r
@SusanneTrimbath @ham59591shorts $NWBO
@hoffmann6383 @LisainNJUSA
@alphavestcap

[KWise @PNW_MACGYVER]

@HopeUpNow @ML_Philosophy 💯

[KWise @PNW_MACGYVER]

@unusual_whales It's easy, who are the institutional investors, + who are their political affiliates. #MMTLPFiasco

[unusual_whales @unusual_whales]

Senator Ossoff this month announced a bipartisan path forward to ban stock trading by members of Congress

[kristen shaughnessy @kshaughnessy2]

Former Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne fought predatory short selling for more than a decade

His advice to other CEO's and retail investors - don't expect Congress, especially the Senate Banking and the House Financial Services committee to help you.

"If you were the bad guys in the scenario and you went to Washington with $100 million to buy some politicians who are the first politicians you would buy?
You would buy the ones on those committees

You can get nowhere working through those committees. Absolutely nowhere.
Republican and Democrat

The first people they try to buy the Senate Banking and the House Financial Services committee

Is Pete Domenici still a senator from New Mexico now? (He died in 2017)
No
I went to see him about three times.
I brought economists, traders, people could explain inside out, answer all his questions..A very good guy. I like Pete Demenici. Democrat

And finally, the third time I left his chief of staff, who was a retired Morgan Stanley guy, pulled me aside. He was very polite and he said, he was taking pity on me to tell me this.

He was like I can tell Mr. Byrne you're getting really frustrated because you're explaining to us this stuff and the senator just nods and you're wondering why isn't anything being done

Let me explain. For each time you're in here Goldman Sachs and Bear Sterns and Morgan Stanley - they are in here 10 times.
Telling the senator to ignore everything you had to say."

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