David Smith

David Smith President of IT Consultancy that specializes in TrueStoryteller (Blockchain as a Service), Lean IT, TCO, ITSM, ITIL, CobIT, ISO

[John E Deaton @JohnEDeaton1]

As many of you know, prior to running for U.S. Senate, I’ve been doing pro bono work in several securities cases involving blockchain technology and digital assets a/k/a cryptocurrencies.

First, I filed a Writ of Mandamus against the @SECGov. Shortly thereafter, and on behalf of tens of thousands of individual users, developers, and small investors, I filed a Motion to Intervene in @SECGov 🆚 @Ripple, regarding the digital asset #XRP.

Incredibly, 75 thousand regular people joined me.

In @SECGov 🆚 @LBRYcom, an American startup trying to compete with @Google’s @YouTube, I also served as amicus counsel on behalf of @naomibrockwell, a citizen journalist and other individual users of the #LBC token.

I filed an amicus brief in both cases and participated in oral argument in the LBRY case. I did this work without being paid because someone needed to stand up against the gross government overreach.

My claim of government overreach and misconduct by SEC lawyers was corroborated in the Ripple case by a federal judge who declared that @GaryGensler, @SECEnfDirector, as well as others at the SEC “lacked faithful allegiance to the law.” Later, those same people at the SEC would be described as “arbitrary and capricious” by an appellate court. A third federal judge, actually sanctioned the SEC for intentionally lying to the Court.

In the @Ripple case, Judge Torres, a lifelong Democratic Judge, recommended by @SenGillibrand and appointed by @BarackObama, not only agreed with my amicus brief when she ruled “#XRP itself is NOT a security” but also cited the nearly 4K affidavits I submitted in the case, as well as cited my efforts in the @LBRYcom case. I’m very proud of my work helping small investors and users of the technologies.

Also, prior to running for U.S. Senate, I agreed to represent @coinbase customers as potential amici curiae in the @SECGov 🆚 @coinbase case. Below👇 is a thread from June 2023 allowing Coinbase customers to sign up if they wanted to have their voices heard in Court. It is extremely important for end users of the technology to be represented and not allow a biased and politically motivated agency speak for them. But that doesn’t mean they want Coinbase to speak for them either.

The SEC has unlimited resources, paid for by the taxpayer, and Coinbase is a multibillion dollar company with the best lawyers money can buy. The consumers deserve an advocate and a voice as well.

Coinbase filed a request for permission to file an interlocutory appeal to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in the hope of receiving regulatory clarity for the digital asset space.

As I detail in the 🧵 below, in 2021 the SEC approved the IPO for Coinbase to go public. Two years later, the SEC claimed Coinbase’s entire business model was and is illegal. @GaryGensler changed his mind because of a political agenda. And we all know which U.S. Senator is running her reelection on an anti-crypto platform.

Minutes ago, I filed an Amicus Brief on behalf of 4,701 Coinbase customers.
Those individuals deserve a voice and I will continue to be that voice. For the last 22 years, I’ve represented Mesothelioma victims against major corporations and Insurance companies. Before that, I served 7 years on active duty in the USMC as a Judge Advocate. Before that, I grew up in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in America and escaped generational poverty. I’ve been fighting all my life for the little guy and the underdog and that won’t change when I get to the U.S. Senate.

[James K. Filan 🇺🇸🇮🇪 @FilanLaw]

#XRPCommunity #SECGov v. #Ripple #XRP BREAKING: CASE DISMISSED AGAINST BRAD GARLINGHOUSE AND CHRIS LARSEN

[David Smith @micromation]

More cool tech ideas from World of V

[World Of V | Green NFT Marketplace @worldofv_art]

As we approach our two-year celebration at #WorldofV, we're thrilled to announce a fantastic surprise for our @GenesisWoV Whale Holders 🐋, built on our brand new feature: "Proof of Meetup"! 🔥

PoM reimagines real-world meetups – simply meet someone, tap your NFC cards together, and claim a personalized NFT. It's like the modern-day autograph, but powered by NFT technology!

Here's how it'll work:

⚡️ We'll be taking a snapshot of all Whale Card holders on September 19th at 8PM CET.
⚡️Eligible members will receive a uniquely customized NFC card personalized with their own profile picture.
⚡️ The card will link to a distinct claim page, which remains accessible as long as the Whale card is neither sold nor transferred.
⚡️ PoM NFT Cards and the Claim Page are exclusive services provided by WoV Labs.

Calling all Whales! 🚨
With less than a week to the snapshot gear up to claim your Proof of Meetup Card 🤝

[World Of V | Green NFT Marketplace @worldofv_art]

As we approach our two-year celebration at #WorldofV, we're thrilled to announce a fantastic surprise for our @GenesisWoV Whale Holders 🐋, built on our brand new feature: "Proof of Meetup"! 🔥

PoM reimagines real-world meetups – simply meet someone, tap your NFC cards together, and claim a personalized NFT. It's like the modern-day autograph, but powered by NFT technology!

Here's how it'll work:

⚡️ We'll be taking a snapshot of all Whale Card holders on September 19th at 8PM CET.
⚡️Eligible members will receive a uniquely customized NFC card personalized with their own profile picture.
⚡️ The card will link to a distinct claim page, which remains accessible as long as the Whale card is neither sold nor transferred.
⚡️ PoM NFT Cards and the Claim Page are exclusive services provided by WoV Labs.

Calling all Whales! 🚨
With less than a week to the snapshot gear up to claim your Proof of Meetup Card 🤝

[David Smith @micromation]

#vefam $vefam #vechain #GS1US

[David Smith @micromation]

Experience the trust revolution in supply chain transparency! Discover how Digital Storytelling can transform your business and products. By Micromation, GS1-US, and VeChain. Full Video https://t.co/8Jt7HnDlxC

[David Smith @micromation]

Micromation, GS1 & VeChain are hosting "Chain of Trust: The Blockchain Revolution". on July 20th at 1:00pm EST. Would you like to attend? https://t.co/d807IR9tFd

[David Smith @micromation]

@cioreview Thanks for the shout out CIOReview. Being able to track & trace your assets from origin to disposal and beyond not only helps reduce cost, lower data security risk, and improve compliance posture; it underpins most IT services and ESG reporting. #VeChain #VeFam #blockchain

[nicolas, 30 ans @nic_carter]

Excellent, detailed summary of OCP2.0 courtesy of Cooper & Kirk, a law firm that sued FDIC, OCC & Fed over OCP1.0 [pdf]

https://t.co/MqMTmgiOnN

[David Smith @micromation]

@jasonrockwood All the best Jason.

[David Smith @micromation]

Register your collectibles with @digicardkey services powered by @vechain for better traceability and assurance. Check it out

[James K. Filan 🇺🇸🇮🇪 @FilanLaw]

#XRPCommunity #SECGov v. #Ripple #XRP BREAKING: MAGISTRATE JUDGE NETBURN DENIES THE SEC'S ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE CLAIMS. "THE PREDOMINANT PURPOSE OF THE COMMUNICATIONS WAS NOT TO PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE. THE DOCUMENTS MUST BE PRODUCED."

https://t.co/Ze5kCf1JKP

[WrathofKahneman @WKahneman]

The U of Wyoming and #Ripple just established the "Ripple Blockchain Collaboratory". It will span several dept's, including Law & UW's noted energy tokenisation research. They will also run a new #XRPL validator on campus. https://t.co/8oucl6rY4L

[Jeremy Allaire - jerallaire.arc @jerallaire]

White House Exec Order and U.S. Government Strategy for Digital Assets -- a thread with thoughts; TLDR = this is a watershed moment for crypto, digital assets, and Web 3, akin to the 1996/1997 whole of government wakeup to the commercial internet. (1/7)

[VeChain Community Hub @VechainThorCom]

It's a #Layer1 #SmartContracts public #blockchain with the functionality of #Ethereum but cheaper, more scalable, vastly more #sustainable and already serving the real economy and Fortune 500s.

#DNV, #PwC, even national governments are building on #VeChain, AKA, the future $VET

[Hester Peirce @HesterPeirce]

Thoughts on the BlockFi settlement: https://t.co/F80R8BkXjT

[David Smith @micromation]

@Crypto__Girl_ Yes absolutely

[David Smith @micromation]

Thanks for the shout out, up to 8 customers now, more to follow. Integrating NFTs to track Phygitals is really hot. https://t.co/zL84WP6J2R . #VeFam $vet #VeChain

[VeChain @vechainofficial]

A big congratulations to @micromation for the successful onboarding of their first four US clients to 'True Story Teller', a VeChain ToolChain powered application that allows businesses to tell the story of their products.

https://t.co/M30RyYnBBU

#VeChain #blockchain $VET

[David Smith @micromation]

@vechainofficial Hey $VET holders. Tell your friends about digital storytelling for their products or services https://t.co/zL84WP6J2R

[David Smith @micromation]

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[David Smith @micromation]

@VR0074 See more details and other examples here https://t.co/zL84WP6J2R