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Bully, a corporate attorney by trade, has grown a large social media presence by offering genuine and unique takes on complex issues. He now brings that same passion and analysis to a long-form podcast format, interviewing movers and shakers in the worlds of technology, finance, crypto, politics, law, media, international relations and everything in between.

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    A Farewell to Arms - LD and Dale Help Bully Wind Things Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 55:54


    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. Thanks to all my sponsors, guests and listeners. It has been a pleasure. Godspeed. b ––– 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 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.

    Practicing on the Cutting Edge - Talking Crypto Law with Jake Chervinsky

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 52:16


    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. ––– 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.

    How Blockworks - Talking Crypto Media with Michael Ippolito, Co-Founder of Blockworks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 61:33


    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.

    Bitcoin Rewards with Alex Adelman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 53:33


    Bully sits down with Alex Adelman, CEO and Co-Founder of Lolli (https://www.lolli.com/) to discuss how users can get paid in Bitcoin just by shopping online. ––– 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.

    The Rise of LegalTech - Talking Legal Technology with Brad Newman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 63:00


    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.

    Gotta Aave It - Talking Defi with Stani Kulechov

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 56:44


    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.

    Banking on it - Discussing Kraken's Foray into Banking with Marco Santori

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 56:41


    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.

    So Meta - Talking Defi with Lex Sokolin - Chief Marketing Officer of ConsenSys

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 60:43


    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.

    Freelance Journalism in the Crypto Age with Leigh Cuen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 43:08


    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.

    How to Build an Audience in Crypto with Brad Michelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 53:30


    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.

    Upgrading the Bitcoin Network - Unpacking "Taproot" with Guy Swan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 63:05


    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.

    Getting Stacked with Joel Birch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 54:13


    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.

    Breaking Down Crypto Markets with Ari Paul

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 70:29


    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.

    The Wolf of All Streets - Scott Melker's Transition from Famous DJ to Crypto Personality

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 59:04


    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.

    On the Block: Talking Crypto Journalism with "Fintech" Frank Chaparro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 54:51


    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.

    SEE FOOD: Building a Successful Restaurant Empire with Chef Andrew Gruel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 1:48


    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

    Out of the Ether: The Amazing Story of Ethereum and the $55 Million Heist that Almost Destroyed It All with Matthew Leising

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 57:54


    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.

    Blockchain 101 with Andreas Antonopoulos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 43:12


    Bully sits down with Andreas Antonopoulos, the author of author of several books on blockchain technology, incluing 'Mastering Bitcoin' and 'The Internet of Money', to discuss the basics of cryptocurrency. The discuss the history of Bitcoin, the evolution of blockchain technology over the years, the Lightning Network (incl. his upcoming book Mastering Lightning), and the recent decentralized finance, or "DeFi" craze sweeping the crypto space. ––– 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.

    Chasing that Neon District - with Coin Artist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 49:43


    Bully sits down with Coin Artist (Twitter: @coin_artist), CEO and founder of Blockade Games, to discuss the upcoming launch of the company's new blockchain-based RPG Neon District. They unpack the game mechanics and the future vision for the company and game. They also discuss NFTs and their role in the mechanics of the game. ––– 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 2,500 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.

    Talking FinTwit with Ramp Capital

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 81:26


    Bully sits down with Fintwit personality Ramp Capital (https://twitter.com/RampCapitalLLC) to discuss his twitter account and thoughts on the market. They discuss Ramp's "people's portfolio" $WERAMP. The also dive into social media advertising, his takes on crypto, and he gives us his best gardening tips. ––– 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.

    How the Lightning Network is Helping Bitcoin Scale with Des Dickerson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 58:07


    Bully sits down with Desiree Dickerson, VP of Operations at Lightning Labs, to talk scaling Bitcoin as a payments system via Lightning Network. Lightning Labs is building faster, cheaper, global layer-two Bitcoin solutions. Bully and Des dive into the scaling issues faced by Bitcoin, how Lightning is addressing these issues, and some really cool use cases for the Lightning products, such as micropayments in online gaming. ––– 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 2,500 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.

    How Cryptocurrency Can Protect Transactional Privacy with Monero's Riccardo Spagni (Fluffy Pony)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 60:09


    Bully sits down with Riccardo Spagni (@FluffyPony) to discuss the history of Monero and how cryptocurrency can help protect transactional privacy in the digital age. They dive into the regulatory pressures surrounding privacy coins (including Monero's recent legal opinion on the topic), the constitutional right to privacy, and why privacy is important to everyone. ––– 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 decentralised 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.

    Launching and Building a Successful Amazon Store with Crypto Charles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 74:47


    Ever think about starting an Amazon store or are you curious about how your goods end up on Amazon? Listen here! Bully sits down with @CryptoCharles__, the co-founder of @ArbitrageOps and @A2AOpsSuccess. Get some serious alpha - listen to his tips on how to maximize your profits as an Amazon seller! ––– 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 ––– RSK & IOVLabs 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. ––– 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.

    How Blockchain Technology is Tokenizing the World with Mason Borda

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 59:06


    Bully sits down with Mason Borda, the CEO and founder of Tokensoft.io, to discuss the mechanics and benefits of tokenization of public and private assets and securities using blockchain technology. They also discuss how the company is beginning to "wrap" layer one tokens like Zcash to Ethereum. ––– 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 ––– RSK & IOVLabs 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. ––– 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.

    Bringing Transactional Privacy to Smart Contracts with Tor Bair

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 62:53


    Bully sits down with Tor Bair, MIT graduate and one of the founders of Secret Network and the head of Secret Foundation. Secret Network is the first ever layer 1, privacy-enabled blockchain, featuring "secret" smart contracts with encrypted inputs/outputs. They discuss why privacy is important on blockchain networks and how SCRT can help bridge the gap. ––– 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 ––– RSK & IOVLabs 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. ––– 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.

    From Bankless to Launching Our Own Banks - The Evolution of Crypto Regulations with Hailey Lennon

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 60:19


    The regulatory landscape facing crypto and fintech more broadly seems to change by the day. Bully sits down with Hailey Lennon (Twitter: @HaileyLennonBTC), a Partner at Anderson Kill, Contributor for Forbes Crypto, and formerly regulatory counsel at Coinbase, bitFlyerUSA, and Silvergate Bank. They discuss the impacts of the recent presidential election on crypto regulation, as well as the state, federal, and global regulatory pressures facing the industry. .––– 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 ––– RSK & IOVLabs 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 http://developers.rsk.co/defi to find out how you can put your Bitcoin to work. ––– 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.

    Ethereum 2.0 - Upgrading the World's Second Largest Cryptocurrency, with David Hoffman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 56:06


    Bully sits down with David Hoffman (https://twitter.com/TrustlessState), co-founder of Bankless, to discuss Ethereum 2.0 and the launch of the Beacon Chain. We unpack how Ethereum 2,0 addresses the scaling issues currently faced by the network, how the upgrade will unfold (and the various rollout phases), and how staking will revolutionize Ethereum's use case. Note: Bully references a graphic in the episode, which can be found here. ––– 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 ––– RSK & IOVLabs 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. ––– 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.

    Breaking Down Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) w/ Franklin Fitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 62:41


    Bully sits down with Franklin Fitch, the Head of Marketing at Blockparty, to discuss all things NFTs. Non-fungible tokens-or NFTs-have taken the crypto and art worlds by storm over the last few months, allowing artists to monetize verifiably unique artwork and for collectors to discover an entirely new way to collect and interact with art: on the blockchain! We cover the basics of what an NFT is and how it works, the unique drops Blockparty is planning, and tips for new artists and collectors on how to best approach this new and exciting artistic medium. ––– 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.

    Crypto Privacy and Policy with Peter Van Valkenburgh

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 63:47


    Bully sits down with Peter Van Valkenburgh --Director of Research at Coin Center and a member of the Board of Directors of the Zcash Foundation--to talk about the importance of privacy and the state and direction of crypto-specific policy/regulation in the United States and abroad. ––– 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.

    Practicing Crypto Law on the Cutting Edge of Finance, with Collins Belton

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 75:51


    Bully and Collins Belton, a practicing cryptocurrency attorney, unpack the recent regulatory news in cryptocurrency, from the Bitmex enforcement actions to the McAfee arrest. We also speculate on the future of the cryptocurrency regulations and what it's like to practice law on the cutting edge of finance. ––– 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.

    The "Buzzfeedification" of the News - How Hugh Naylor's Experience as a War Reporter Reflects Broader Social Trends in the US

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 64:23


    Bully sits down with Hugh Naylor to discuss his experience as a journalist for the Washington Post and New York Times in war torn regions of the Middle East. They take a deep dive into the impacts of the media's move to freelance journalism, the dismantling of the foreign press corp, the 24 hour news cycle, and the current state of political discourse in the United States. ––– 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.

    Breathing Fire - Talking Enterprise Blockchain Solutions with Joe Roets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 82:27


    Bully sits down with Joe Roets, the founder and CEO of Dragonchain (https://dragonchain.com), to discuss his background, the development of Dragonchain at Disney, the 2017 ICO, and the current state of the project. ––– 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.

    DeFi Takes the Crypto Space by Storm with Ledger Status

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 70:46


    Bully sits down for his inaugural episode with cryptocurrency trader and personality Ledger Status to discuss his background, his thoughts on the recent trend of decentralized finance (or "DeFi") in the crypto space, and how he evaluates projects. ––– 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.

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