Bully Esquire

Bully sits down with Crypto Dale (https://twitter.com/CryptoDale) and LD--or Listen Destro (https://twitter.com/listendestro) for his final podcast. They talk about Dale and LD\'s new podcast, how they all ended up in crypto, and their views on the BTC/Altcoin markets.\r\nThanks to all my sponsors, guests and listeners. It has been a pleasure. Godspeed.\r\nb\r\n–––\r\nNode40\r\nBuy, sell or exchange crypto this year? With NODE40, crypto-savvy investors can easily determine their tax obligation and report it accurately. This year, you’ll be required to report your crypto activity to the IRS. Whether you owe or have losses to claim, NODE40 allows you to file with confidence. NODE40... Bulletproof crypto tax reporting. Sign up today at node40.com/bully.\r\n–––\r\nCrypto.com\r\nCrypto.com serves 5M+ customers, providing them with a powerful alternative to traditional financial services through their App, Visa Card, Exchange and DeFi offerings. \r\nCrypto.com lets you earn up to 8.5% p.a. on BTC, and 14% p.a. on stablecoins. Get $25 worth of CRO when you download the Crypto.com App with code BULLY, and stake 5,000 CRO or more to take advantage of their interest rates.\r\n–––\r\nGemini\r\nGemini is a cryptocurrency platform that allows customers to buy, sell, and store more than 30 cryptos like bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ether, litecoin, and Zcash. Gemini is a New York trust company subject to the capital reserve requirements, cybersecurity requirements, and banking compliance standards set forth by the New York State Department of Financial Services and the New York Banking Law.  Open a free account in under 3 minutes at gemini.com/bully.\r\n–––\r\nListen on Apple.\r\nListen on Spotify.\r\nThis podcast has been presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: http://blockworks.co.\r\n

Bully sits down with Jake Chervinsky (https://twitter.com/jchervinsky), the General Counsel of Compound Finance (https://compound.finance/), to discuss how decentralized finance (or \"DeFi\") is changing the world of traditional finance. They discuss the basics of Compound and dive into some of the novel legal issues facing DeFi.\r\n–––\r\nNode40\r\nBuy, sell or exchange crypto this year? With NODE40, crypto-savvy investors can easily determine their tax obligation and report it accurately. This year, you’ll be required to report your crypto activity to the IRS. Whether you owe or have losses to claim, NODE40 allows you to file with confidence. NODE40... Bulletproof crypto tax reporting. Sign up today at node40.com/bully.\r\n–––\r\nCrypto.com\r\nCrypto.com serves 5M+ customers, providing them with a powerful alternative to traditional financial services through their App, Visa Card, Exchange and DeFi offerings. \r\nCrypto.com lets you earn up to 8.5% p.a. on BTC, and 14% p.a. on stablecoins. Get $25 worth of CRO when you download the Crypto.com App with code BULLY, and stake 5,000 CRO or more to take advantage of their interest rates.\r\n–––\r\nGemini\r\nGemini is a cryptocurrency platform that allows customers to buy, sell, and store more than 30 cryptos like bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ether, litecoin, and Zcash. Gemini is a New York trust company subject to the capital reserve requirements, cybersecurity requirements, and banking compliance standards set forth by the New York State Department of Financial Services and the New York Banking Law.  Open a free account in under 3 minutes at gemini.com/bully.\r\n–––\r\nListen on Apple.\r\nListen on Spotify.\r\nThis podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: http://blockworks.co.\r\n

Bully sits down with Michael Ippolito (https://twitter.com/MichaelIppo), the co-founder of Blockworks (https://blockworks.co/) to discuss how he started Blockworks, how they have scaled the business, institutional adoption of Bitcoin, and his views on the direction of the crypto market generally. ––– Node40 Buy, sell or exchange crypto this year? With NODE40, crypto-savvy investors can easily determine their tax obligation and report it accurately. This year, you’ll be required to report your crypto activity to the IRS. Whether you owe or have losses to claim, NODE40 allows you to file with confidence. NODE40... Bulletproof crypto tax reporting. Sign up today at node40.com/bully. ––– Crypto.com Crypto.com serves 5M+ customers, providing them with a powerful alternative to traditional financial services through their App, Visa Card, Exchange and DeFi offerings.  Crypto.com lets you earn up to 8.5% p.a. on BTC, and 14% p.a. on stablecoins. Get $25 worth of CRO when you download the Crypto.com App with code BULLY, and stake 5,000 CRO or more to take advantage of their interest rates. ––– Gemini Gemini is a cryptocurrency platform that allows customers to buy, sell, and store more than 30 cryptos like bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ether, litecoin, and Zcash. Gemini is a New York trust company subject to the capital reserve requirements, cybersecurity requirements, and banking compliance standards set forth by the New York State Department of Financial Services and the New York Banking Law.  Open a free account in under 3 minutes at gemini.com/bully. ––– Listen on Apple. Listen on Spotify. This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: http://blockworks.co.

––– Node40 Buy, sell or exchange crypto this year? With NODE40, crypto-savvy investors can easily determine their tax obligation and report it accurately. This year, you’ll be required to report your crypto activity to the IRS. Whether you owe or have losses to claim, NODE40 allows you to file with confidence. NODE40... Bulletproof crypto tax reporting. Sign up today at node40.com/bully. ––– Crypto.com Crypto.com serves 5M+ customers, providing them with a powerful alternative to traditional financial services through their App, Visa Card, Exchange and DeFi offerings.  Crypto.com lets you earn up to 8.5% p.a. on BTC, and 14% p.a. on stablecoins. Get $25 worth of CRO when you download the Crypto.com App with code BULLY, and stake 5,000 CRO or more to take advantage of their interest rates. ––– Gemini Gemini is a cryptocurrency platform that allows customers to buy, sell, and store more than 30 cryptos like bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ether, litecoin, and Zcash. Gemini is a New York trust company subject to the capital reserve requirements, cybersecurity requirements, and banking compliance standards set forth by the New York State Department of Financial Services and the New York Banking Law.  Open a free account in under 3 minutes at gemini.com/bully. ––– Listen on Apple. Listen on Spotify. This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: http://blockworks.co.

Bully sits down with Brad Newman (https://twitter.com/legaltechirl), Senior Practice Innovation Manager at Cooley law firm, to discuss how technological innovation is being used by large law firms and in house legal departments to lower costs and increase efficiency. They also discuss how blockchain technology is being viewed by large law firms and whether lawyers are actually resistant to new technology. ––– Node40 Buy, sell or exchange crypto this year? With NODE40, crypto-savvy investors can easily determine their tax obligation and report it accurately. This year, you’ll be required to report your crypto activity to the IRS. Whether you owe or have losses to claim, NODE40 allows you to file with confidence. NODE40... Bulletproof crypto tax reporting. Sign up today at node40.com/bully. ––– Crypto.com Crypto.com serves 10M+ customers, providing them with a powerful alternative to traditional financial services through the Crypto.com App, Crypto.com Visa Card, Exchange and DeFi offerings.  Crypto.com is giving away four Teslas! To enter the lucky draw, download the Crypto.com App and buy at least $100 of Bitcoin before March 8th. New users will also enjoy 0% credit & debit card fees in your first month. More details.  ––– Gemini Gemini is a cryptocurrency platform that allows customers to buy, sell, and store more than 30 cryptos like bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ether, litecoin, and Zcash. Gemini is a New York trust company subject to the capital reserve requirements, cybersecurity requirements, and banking compliance standards set forth by the New York State Department of Financial Services and the New York Banking Law.  Open a free account in under 3 minutes at gemini.com/bully. ––– Listen on Apple. Listen on Spotify. This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: http://blockworks.co.

Bully sits down with Stani Kulechov (https://twitter.com/StaniKulechov) to discuss Aave Protocol. They chat about how he started the project, the defi market generally, ETH scaling issues, and the future of AAVE. ––– RSK Bitcoin just got smarter. This episode is brought to you by RSK, the bitcoin-based smart contract platform leading the DeFi for Bitcoin revolution. Be part of the future while building your personal wealth with the Bitcoin you already have. Visit rsk.co/openfinance to find out how you can put your Bitcoin to work. ––– PHEMEX Phemex is a derivatives and spot cryptocurrency exchange led by a team of former Morgan Stanley Executives. It offers all major cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, XRP), highly volatile altcoins (LINK, DOT, UNI, YIFI, etc), and GOLD. Come trade with unmatched speed and efficiency: click the link below for an exclusive 10% trading fee discount and a $100 trading bonus. Visit https://phemex.com/a/Bully for more info! ––– Listen on Apple. Listen on Spotify. This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: http://blockworks.co.

Bully sits down with Marco Santori (https://twitter.com/msantoriESQ), Chief Legal Officer at Kraken Exchange, and a legal legend in the crypto space. They discuss his history in Bitcoin, from the Delaware Blockchain Initiative to his time in private practice advising crypto companies, to his current role as CLO. He discusses the process Kraken undertook to get the WY banking charter and what benefits this new approval will bring to Kraken's customers. ––– Node40 Buy, sell or exchange crypto this year? With NODE40, crypto-savvy investors can easily determine their tax obligation and report it accurately. This year, you’ll be required to report your crypto activity to the IRS. Whether you owe or have losses to claim, NODE40 allows you to file with confidence. NODE40... Bulletproof crypto tax reporting. Sign up today at node40.com/bully. ––– Crypto.com Crypto.com serves 10M+ customers, providing them with a powerful alternative to traditional financial services through the Crypto.com App, Crypto.com Visa Card, Exchange and DeFi offerings.  Crypto.com is giving away four Teslas! To enter the lucky draw, download the Crypto.com App and buy at least $100 of Bitcoin before March 8th. New users will also enjoy 0% credit & debit card fees in your first month. More details.  ––– Gemini Gemini is a cryptocurrency platform that allows customers to buy, sell, and store more than 30 cryptos like bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ether, litecoin, and Zcash. Gemini is a New York trust company subject to the capital reserve requirements, cybersecurity requirements, and banking compliance standards set forth by the New York State Department of Financial Services and the New York Banking Law.  Open a free account in under 3 minutes at gemini.com/bully. ––– Listen on Apple. Listen on Spotify. This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: http://blockworks.co.

Bully sits down with Lex Sokolin (@LexSokolin), Chief Marketing Officer of ConsenSys and a joint JD/MBA, to discuss decentralized finance--or "DeFi"--that has swept the crypto markets. Lex discusses his time at a large bank during the financial crisis of 2008 and how he has brought his unique perspective to ConsenSys. They talk about Metamask and how it is allowing users to retake control of their data and finances. ––– RADIX Radix (www.radixdlt.com) is the first layer-one protocol specifically built to serve DeFi. Decentralized finance applications are currently built on protocols that are not fit for purpose, leading to congestion, hacks and developer frustration. Radix changes this by introducing a scalable, secure-by-design, composable platform with a DeFi specific build environment to make it easy to build and launch scalable DeFi. Find out more at www.radixdlt.com ––– RSK Bitcoin just got smarter. This episode is brought to you by RSK, the bitcoin-based smart contract platform leading the DeFi for Bitcoin revolution. Be part of the future while building your personal wealth with the Bitcoin you already have. Visit rsk.co/openfinance to find out how you can put your Bitcoin to work. ––– PHEMEX Phemex is a derivatives and spot cryptocurrency exchange led by a team of former Morgan Stanley Executives. It offers all major cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, XRP), highly volatile altcoins (LINK, DOT, UNI, YIFI, etc), and GOLD. Come trade with unmatched speed and efficiency: click the link below for an exclusive 10% trading fee discount and a $100 trading bonus. Visit https://phemex.com/a/Bully for more info! ––– Listen on Apple. Listen on Spotify. This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: http://blockworks.co.

Bully sits down with Leigh Cuen (https://twitter.com/La__Cuen) to discuss her career as a freelance crypto journalist. She has written for CoinDesk, TechCrunch, Business Insider, Teen Vogue and many others. She discusses recent developments in the crypto space and her new Substack, which can be found here: https://leighcuen.substack.com/ ––– Node40 Buy, sell or exchange crypto this year? With NODE40, crypto-savvy investors can easily determine their tax obligation and report it accurately. This year, you’ll be required to report your crypto activity to the IRS. Whether you owe or have losses to claim, NODE40 allows you to file with confidence. NODE40... Bulletproof crypto tax reporting. Sign up today at node40.com/bully. ––– Crypto.com Crypto.com serves 5M+ customers, providing them with a powerful alternative to traditional financial services through the Crypto.com App, Crypto.com Visa Card, Exchange and DeFi offerings.  Crypto.com is giving away four Teslas! To enter the lucky draw, download the Crypto.com App and buy at least $100 of Bitcoin before March 8th. New users will also enjoy 0% credit & debit card fees in your first month. More details.  ––– Gemini Gemini is a cryptocurrency platform that allows customers to buy, sell, and store more than 30 cryptos like bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ether, litecoin, and Zcash. Gemini is a New York trust company subject to the capital reserve requirements, cybersecurity requirements, and banking compliance standards set forth by the New York State Department of Financial Services and the New York Banking Law.  Open a free account in under 3 minutes at gemini.com/bully. ––– Listen on Apple. Listen on Spotify. This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: http://blockworks.co.

Bully sits down with Brad Michelson (https://twitter.com/BradMichelson), marketing at eToro and creator of Market Mix newsletter (marketmix.substack.com), to discuss how projects and brands in the crypto space can improve their marketing efforts.

Bully sits down with Guy Swan (@TheCryptoconomy), host of Bitcoin Audible podcast, to talk about the Bitcoin network upgrade Taproot. They discuss how it was developed and is being implemented, and how it will help bring additional efficiency and privacy to bitcoin transactions. ––– Node40 Buy, sell or exchange crypto this year? With NODE40, crypto-savvy investors can easily determine their tax obligation and report it accurately. This year, you’ll be required to report your crypto activity to the IRS. Whether you owe or have losses to claim, NODE40 allows you to file with confidence. NODE40... Bulletproof crypto tax reporting. Sign up today at node40.com/bully. ––– Gemini Gemini is a cryptocurrency platform that allows customers to buy, sell, and store more than 30 cryptos like bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ether, litecoin, and Zcash. Gemini is a New York trust company subject to the capital reserve requirements, cybersecurity requirements, and banking compliance standards set forth by the New York State Department of Financial Services and the New York Banking Law.  Open a free account in under 3 minutes at gemini.com/bully. ––– Crypto.com Crypto.com serves 5M+ customers today, providing them with a powerful alternative to traditional financial services through their App, Visa Card, Exchange and DeFi offerings.  The Crypto.com Visa Card gives you up to 8% cashback instantly, and 100% back on Spotify and Netflix. Get $25 worth of CRO when you download the Crypto.com App with code BULLY and stake 5,000 CRO or more to reserve a metal card! ––– Listen on Apple. Listen on Spotify. This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: http://blockworks.co.

Bully sits down with Joel Birch (https://twitter.com/BitcoinBirch), CEO and founder of Stacked Crypto. They discuss how he got into crypto and how he decided to start Stacked, which allows users to invest in crypto indices, access trading bots, and automate portfolio management. ––– PHEMEX Phemex is a derivatives and spot cryptocurrency exchange led by a team of former Morgan Stanley Executives. It offers all major cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, XRP), highly volatile altcoins (LINK, DOT, UNI, YIFI, etc), and GOLD. Come trade with unmatched speed and efficiency: click the link below for an exclusive 10% trading fee discount and a $100 trading bonus. Visit https://phemex.com/a/Bully for more info! ––– RADIX Radix (www.radixdlt.com) is the first layer-one protocol specifically built to serve DeFi. Decentralized finance applications are currently built on protocols that are not fit for purpose, leading to congestion, hacks and developer frustration. Radix changes this by introducing a scalable, secure-by-design, composable platform with a DeFi specific build environment to make it easy to build and launch scalable DeFi. Find out more at www.radixdlt.com ––– SOVRYN Sovryn is a decentralized Bitcoin trading and lending platform and one of the first Bitcoin-native DeFi platforms. Earn interest on your Bitcoin and get paid for lending assets, with up to 5x leverage on long and short trades using USDT, BTC and bitcoin-backed stablecoins. Click the link below to get your first month’s trading fees for free. Be one of the first 100 and claim a $100 bonus! Visit Sovryn.app/bully for more info. ––– Listen on Apple. Listen on Spotify. This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: http://blockworks.co.

Bully sits down with Ari Paul, founder and CIO of BlockTower Capital. He shares his view on current and future crypto markets and the regulatory landscape.

Bully sits down with Scott Melker (https://twitter.com/scottmelker), prominent crypto personality, host of the The Wolf Of All Streets Podcast and author of author of The Wolf Den Newsletter, to discuss all things crypto. But before Scott was in crypto, he was a famous DJ. Scott recounts some of his better stories, including DJing events with the Kardashians and a member of Wu-Tang.

Bully sits down with "Fintech" Frank Chaparro (https://twitter.com/fintechfrank) to discuss life as Director of News at The Block and his predictions about the cryptocurrency markets in 2021. ––– Node40 Buy, sell or exchange crypto this year? With NODE40, crypto-savvy investors can easily determine their tax obligation and report it accurately. This year, you’ll be required to report your crypto activity to the IRS. Whether you owe or have losses to claim, NODE40 allows you to file with confidence. NODE40... Bulletproof crypto tax reporting. Sign up today at node40.com/bully. ––– Gemini Gemini is a cryptocurrency platform that allows customers to buy, sell, and store more than 30 cryptos like bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ether, litecoin, and Zcash. Gemini is a New York trust company subject to the capital reserve requirements, cybersecurity requirements, and banking compliance standards set forth by the New York State Department of Financial Services and the New York Banking Law.  Open a free account in under 3 minutes at gemini.com/bully. ––– Crypto.com Crypto.com serves 5M+ customers today, providing them with a powerful alternative to traditional financial services through their App, Visa Card, Exchange and DeFi offerings.  The Crypto.com Visa Card gives you up to 8% cashback instantly, and 100% back on Spotify and Netflix. Get $25 worth of CRO when you download the Crypto.com App with code BULLY and stake 5,000 CRO or more to reserve a metal card! ––– Listen on Apple. Listen on Spotify. This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: http://blockworks.co.

Bully sits down with "Fintech" Frank Chaparro (https://twitter.com/fintechfrank) to discuss life as Director of News at The Block and his predictions about the cryptocurrency markets in 2021. ––– Node40 Buy, sell or exchange crypto this year? With NODE40, crypto-savvy investors can easily determine their tax obligation and report it accurately. This year, you’ll be required to report your crypto activity to the IRS. Whether you owe or have losses to claim, NODE40 allows you to file with confidence. NODE40... Bulletproof crypto tax reporting. Sign up today at node40.com/bully. ––– Gemini Gemini is a cryptocurrency platform that allows customers to buy, sell, and store more than 30 cryptos like bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ether, litecoin, and Zcash. Gemini is a New York trust company subject to the capital reserve requirements, cybersecurity requirements, and banking compliance standards set forth by the New York State Department of Financial Services and the New York Banking Law.  Open a free account in under 3 minutes at gemini.com/bully. ––– Crypto.com Crypto.com serves 5M+ customers today, providing them with a powerful alternative to traditional financial services through their App, Visa Card, Exchange and DeFi offerings.  The Crypto.com Visa Card gives you up to 8% cashback instantly, and 100% back on Spotify and Netflix. Get $25 worth of CRO when you download the Crypto.com App with code BULLY and stake 5,000 CRO or more to reserve a metal card! ––– Listen on Apple. Listen on Spotify. This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: http://blockworks.co.

Bully sits down with celebrity chef Andrew Gruel to talk about how he built his restaurant empire Slapfish Seafood to 27 locations. They talk about how hard it is to run a restaurant during COVID-19 and about his new initiative to raise money to help struggling restaurants and workers. Check out his gofundme to help struggling restaurants here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-struggling-restaurant-workers?member=7348768&rcid=2242796eabd64f3a9c50e714cbf77e6d&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

Bully sits down with celebrity chef Andrew Gruel to talk about how he built his restaurant empire Slapfish Seafood to 27 locations. They talk about how hard it is to run a restaurant during COVID-19 and about his new initiative to raise money to help struggling restaurants and workers. Check out his gofundme to help struggling restaurants here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-struggling-restaurant-workers?member=7348768&rcid=2242796eabd64f3a9c50e714cbf77e6d&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

Bully sits down with celebrity chef Andrew Gruel to talk about how he built his restaurant empire Slapfish Seafood to 27 locations. They talk about how hard it is to run a restaurant during COVID-19 and about his new initiative to raise money to help struggling restaurants and workers. Check out his gofundme to help struggling restaurants here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-struggling-restaurant-workers?member=7348768&rcid=2242796eabd64f3a9c50e714cbf77e6d&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

Bully chats with Matthew Leising, Bloomberg journalist and the author of 'Out of the Ether: The Amazing Story of Ethereum and the $55 Million Heist that Almost Destroyed It All'. Hear about the astonishing tale of the disappearance of $55 million worth of the cryptocurrency ether in June 2016. They also discuss the creation of the Ethereum blockchain from the mind of inventor Vitalik Buterin to the ragtag group of people he assembled around him to build the second-largest crypto universe after Bitcoin. ––– Node40 Buy, sell or exchange crypto this year? With NODE40, crypto-savvy investors can easily determine their tax obligation and report it accurately. This year, you’ll be required to report your crypto activity to the IRS. Whether you owe or have losses to claim, NODE40 allows you to file with confidence. NODE40... Bulletproof crypto tax reporting. Sign up today at node40.com/bully. ––– Gemini Gemini is a cryptocurrency platform that allows customers to buy, sell, and store more than 30 cryptos like bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ether, litecoin, and Zcash. Gemini is a New York trust company subject to the capital reserve requirements, cybersecurity requirements, and banking compliance standards set forth by the New York State Department of Financial Services and the New York Banking Law.  Open a free account in under 3 minutes at gemini.com/bully. ––– Crypto.com Crypto.com serves 5M+ customers today, providing them with a powerful alternative to traditional financial services through their App, Visa Card, Exchange and DeFi offerings.  The Crypto.com Visa Card gives you up to 8% cashback instantly, and 100% back on Spotify and Netflix. Get $25 worth of CRO when you download the Crypto.com App with code BULLY and stake 5,000 CRO or more to reserve a metal card! ––– Listen on Apple. Listen on Spotify. This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: http://blockworks.co.