01x05 - Episode 5

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MAY 2019
BTC: 8,258 USD

Hello.

Please have a seat.

We must thank you

for coming here to discuss with us.

It's a pleasure.

Shall we start?

Next week, our ministry and the Cabinet
will discuss digital currency

to set out rules and regulations.

Since you run a business in this field,

we'd like your input.

I have one thing for you to consider.

To delay cryptocurrency tax collection.

As I said many times,

cryptocurrency is an asset of the future.

Investors are pouring in.

To collect tax from them right now,

it would halt Thailand's
cryptocurrency growth.

We had just started.

I'd like the government

to push for the future of cryptocurrency

just like how many other countries do.

I understand you.

If I were a businessman,
this is what I'd advocate for.

But I'm sure you know
how our economy is doing currently.

The government tries everything
to gain income.

Collecting tax is one of them.

There are also concerns about
regulations and protection of investors.

I'm sure you've seen cryptocurrency losses
on the news in other countries.

The high executives
feel rather uneasy about it.

They prefer something they can control.

I hope you understand.

These executives

should support us,

not getting in the way.

I think you should think of
a proposal or solution

that would please them.

And only then, we'll talk.

How does that sound?

Once we've established smart contracts,

every transaction will be recorded
onto the blockchain.

It can be monitored but not altered.

We'll use this technology
to run our systems and DEX.

Whenever a user uses our service,

maybe by lending,

they'd earn interest

and we'll collect a fee
from the transaction.

And when more people are using our DEX...

We'd have cryptocurrency in our cycle.

Simply put, our DEX becomes a bank
that never goes out of business.

"Never goes out of business." I like that.

Do we still keep the name Grandiva?

I thought about that.

Our divine bow has been broken.

We are reborn.

We're ready to destroy Bitbull.

We're the god of w*r
that will be triumphant.

Our decentralized exchange market
will be named...

Ares.

Let's do it.

What now?

How much do I withdraw?

Today's date.

May 20th.

So, 20.05.

Yeah.

Do it, Bank.

Here.

What?

Nothing.

I saw you went to a golf course.

How was it?

Nothing much.

It's more about making connections.

Okay.

Can those connections
help you deal with your case?

I asked this because
I'm worried about you.

We're working on that.

I assure you that
nothing will get in your way.

Is there anything I can help you with,

particularly,

with money?

In fact, to deal with this case,

I need a large sum of money.

What if I support your case

and boost your party support even more?

What do you think?

What do you want me to do?

I want you and your connections
to stop cryptocurrency taxing.

- I don't think...
- Okay.

Good.

I'll discuss this with my colleagues
and inform you of the figure.

I trust you're prepared
for any price I propose.

Someone dozed off.

Jane.

Jane?

Jane.

Jane!

Get! Get!

We must go to the hospital!

- Hey, hey, hey.
- Slow down.

Get some rest.

I'm fine.

Let's get back to work.

Hey, hey!

You don't have to.

You need to recover.
You can always come back to work.

We're racing against time.

They could be one second ahead of us.

Bank can do it for now.

It's not worth it to hurt yourself.

You need to rest.

Don't you want to defeat them?

Bank can't finish it alone.

There's a lot to be done.

I don't want to stay like this.

Bank, tell her.

Let's stay here
until this prescribed saline bag runs out.

You can't do much
under this condition anyway.

Rest some more.

Here.

So? Any good news?

I never miss.

This investor agreed to meet me tomorrow.

Let's get some food.

You bring Jane out.
I got some errands to run.

What errands?

He's surely meeting a girl!

Ares, decentralized exchange,

the newest cryptocurrency platform

that's not only about trading,

but it's transaction management
through smart contracts.

Everything made simple at your fingertips.

For investors like you
to profit as much as possible,

you can lend your crypto assets
and collect interest

to grow your crypto portfolio
more than ever.

Ares, decentralized exchange,

the newest cryptocurrency platform.

No tax, no worry.

Ares's TVL increased to
over ten million USDT

in just one day.

Damn.

What's next?

The next phase?

Slow down. For the next step,

it's their turn.

We'll see how they take the next step.

- Prite.
- Yes?

Check why did our liquidity
decreased this much.

Okay.

A report came from our customer
with a large port.

They indicated they had set sell orders,
but they're not filled.

The offer range is too wide as well.

Our price fluctuates even more than
the major exchange market.

Bring up the coin transfer data.

Sure.

Only those transfers to outside wallets.
I want to see where they went.

Okay.

It doesn't seem like our users
will stop transferring their assets out.

Deactivate transaction functionalities.

But the investors will be all over us.

It doesn't matter.

Tell them we're performing
maintenance or whatever.

Bitbull is flourishing.

We can't let it go to ruins.

Of course.

From Grandiva to Ares.

They really won't stop.

You need to deal with this.

How do you want me to deal with it?

However you want.

I do not care how.

I'm sure you know
our competitor really well.

Bitbull can't be second to
a platform like that.

But DeFi or DEX is a very new concept.

There are not many experts in this field.

I don't think we should rush this.

Draft a share transfer document
with Ms. Ann,

the head of the IT department,
as the receiver.

I'll fill in the amount and date.

If you can take down Ares,

ten percent of Bitbull share
will be yours.

What you've been working on for so long
is yielding returns.

Deactivate transaction functionalities.

Tell our customers
we're performing maintenance.

Are you sure?

Just do what I say.

- Bring that to the central monitor.
- Okay.

I'd love to see their faces!

They're probably
cats on a hot tin roof right now.

No.

That's not the end of it.

Are you...

Do you know what you're doing?

If you leak
Bitbull customers' information,

those people will be affected,
not Bitbull.

Do we have to do this?

We got so many customers
from Bitbull already.

We're giving them fights on many fronts.

We're adding this to the injury.

Isn't that good for us?

- Do as I say.
- Yes.

What's the update on your father's work
to delay the crypto tax?

He's working on it.

I expected a better answer.

If this is all you can do, why do I
even deal with you and your father?

Arrange an appointment
with these people for me.

I hope that's not too hard for you.

Okay. It will be done.

Props to your brother for striking
a deal with foreign investors

without any strong backing.

I'll have to reconsider his competence.

He might be somewhat useful to me.

Sorry to interrupt, sir.
Something's happening.

BITBULL CUSTOMERS' INFO LEAKED

Which group is affected?

Just the general users.
No report yet of VIP users.

Inform the relevant departments
to deal with this quickly.

Don't mind those who'll threaten to sue.

A few promotions should push them back.

Of course, sir.

They certainly did this.

Ares is your best choice
for digital finance.

That's all for today. Goodbye.

DEX LOSES OVER $1M FUNDS
AFTER HACKER GAIN ACCESS TO PRIVATE KEYS

The international trend
for DeFi is slowing down.

Are we going to keep pushing?

We've come too far. We can't back down.

One flaw is all it takes
to ruin what we've built.

I know you want to defeat Bitbull,

but with so many uncertainties,
is it worth the risk?

I look great on cameras!

With such a good-looking
presenter like me,

everyone will want to use Ares!

I believe that our platform will succeed.

How about a BBQ pork buffet?

Sure.

BAN BAN PORK BBQ

Cheers!

- Two more beers!
- Enough. We've drank about ten already.

- You'll get drunk.
- What are you talking about, Bank?

No one's getting drunk.

Bring the beer!

Just let him get drunk
every once in a while.

Can we have a toast?

Yeah. Hello.

We're out of beer.
Can I get some beer from you?

- Of course.
- Thank you so much.

Would you like to sit with us?

A bit much to ask, but it'd be nice.

Should we let him do that?

It's okay.

He's getting new customers for us.

And what about us?
Do you want to keep eating?

No, I'm full.

How about we take a walk?

Please take care of my friend for me.

Jane and I will walk a bit.

Bye.

Okay, this one's done.

While we're at it, another toast?

Bottoms up? Let's go.

I tracked the data.

The customers' data you leaked
went everywhere,

porn websites included.

You don't know how annoying those are.

I do,

but to defeat a big boss,
a sacrifice must be made.

Besides,

our goal is too big for us
to care about the small stuff.

But it didn't have to be this way.

Can't we just hit Bitbull
only from now on?

Okay.

You don't have to be mad at me.

You help me build Ares.

I respect your opinion.

That's what all those people are worth?

I shouldn't have come back.

I'm glad

that you decided to return.

Seriously?

Do you say this to everyone?

What do you mean?

Let me ask you this.

You like me, don't you?

Well...

I don't want it to look like
it's all in my head,

but I just want everything to be clear.

If I like something, I speak it out.

I want to know your thought.

So?

Do you like me or not?

Are you drunk?

I am.

Don't change the subject.

I...

Hey.

We're about to head back.

We'll rush there.

It was Get.

We should go back.

Let's go.

I've cut all my mutual funds
and leaned towards cryptocurrency.

If you're interested,
I can show you the way.

I'm not interested in money
made out of thin air.

If you're quick, you can get rich first.

Please.

Please.

Hello. I'd like a seat, please.

Hello.

Hello.

Greetings.

I invited you all today to inform you that

Bitbull has a plan to support our country.

If this is about crypto taxing,

the Cabinet resolution is nearly issued.

It will be taxed.

With such volatility,

we need to keep control of it.

If something goes wrong
and people's assets are lost,

who will be held accountable?

I understand your concerns.

Many may not know
how cryptocurrency works.

How about this?

Those with a Bitbull account,

please open the Bitbull app.

To give you a close-up look
at cryptocurrency growth,

an equivalent of one million baht of
Bitcoin was transferred into your account.

And for those without an account,

my secretary will be happy
to create one for you.

I'll also compliment each one
with the same amount.

I promise you that
by the end of this year,

the Bitcoin you hold

will certainly increase in value
by two-to threefold.

I hope that those who are in charge
of this matter

will reconsider crypto taxing.

Thank you.

See?

I told you

that Mr. Trin is serious.

If we work together,

there's a lot more to gain from this.

Hasn't your other son
been building a similar platform?

Hey.

Don't act surprised.

The seniors of our party
are aware of your family situation.

I asked you this

because I deem your other son
to be quite skilled.

Why doesn't he work with Mr. Trin?

If we support Mr. Trin,

it'll surely be a thorn in his side.

Did you wait long?

I'd wait longer for you.

Aren't you going to stay until the end?

My job is done.

Typical politicians.

All that talk about principles,

but their eyes widen at the sight
of what they could gain.

I think you should seize the opportunity.

I'd like to propose a project
that might interest you.

Go on.

It's about ICO.

Where is Get? Have you talked to him?

Why did you ask about him?

I want you to get him for me.

What's your plan?

Just do what I say.

He's useful to us now.

Looking to reminisce about the past?

I just miss the old days.

I guess your Ares is doing well lately.

Have you tried it?

I work for your competitor.

If you've never tried my platform,

how are you going to catch up?

Maybe it's not the right time for DeFi.

Is it worth the risk?

Why?

It seems like you want me to quit.

I'm mostly concerned by the security.

As I said,

how can your small team
monitor everything?

Even Bitbull's large team
can't escape an attack.

Come work with me.

You want me to work at Bitbull?

A genius like you is hard to come by.

I'm sure Mr. Trin will agree to
any offer you propose.

You'll have all the resources you need

and the connections untouched
by normal everyday people.

At one point, you'll climb up
to a high position.

Then, with your experience at Bitbull,
you can start your own.

Why are you doing this?

I want the best for you.

Really?

Isn't it because your boss tells you
to eliminate a competitor?

Mr. Trin will do anything
to get rid of them.

That's not what I want for you.

Anything

such as stealing my code
to create Bitbull?

You think I'll never win, don't you?

I just suggest you be
on the side likely to win.

I'll take my chances.

Do you remember

when I told you that if we meet again

at the right time,

I hope we can be together then?

This is that time.

It's all up to you.

Nice breeze.

I thought of buying a boat
to take us down the river

to see the sunset.

What do you think?

Mom won't get on it.

You know she can't swim.

How about this? If you buy a boat,

I'll convince her to come with us.

I know you can take care of her.

Once I'm done with the company,

I'll quit.

I'm done.

I want to spend my life
in peace with my family.

Lunch's ready!

Let's go.

Your mom's calling.

I wonder what she made for us today.

Your favorites.

Let me try.

So good!

You're being dramatic!

May I join?

Of course.

Our family welcomes you.

Hey!

Mom!

It's necessary.

Here you are.

You slacked off during work hours!
So you're being punished by bad dreams.

He hasn't been getting enough sleep.

He helped me audit my code.

I'm just joking.

You can rest if you want.

Are you good?

I need to wash my face.

- One more.
- Okay.

After the announcement of crypto taxing
by the Ministry of Finance,

this plan has been postponed

after the public hearing with the SEC.

Mr. Suchat Chancharoen,
the Minister of Finance,

revealed in an interview that this is
currently in the consideration stage.

He advised that all investors
may invest freely,

but they must perform
risk assessments themselves.

That's all it takes.

The Stock Exchange
had just issued us a white paper.

I'd like to give you
a rundown of my ICO plan.

I thought ICO became irrelevant
a few years ago.

Why do you want to bring it back?

It was just a fever with no certification
by any organization then.

Now, our position differs
from those no-name startups.

We are strong

and certified by the SEC
and the Stock Exchange.

Our Bull Coin needs to officially be
Thailand's first cryptocurrency.

You must succeed.

I won't disappoint you.

Whoa, Bank!

Now that Bitcoin's price has increased,
many people are pouring in.

Yeah.

The minor coins went up in price as well.

That's the world of cryptocurrency.

I need to check my gains.

Get.

I suggest you take profit from your chunk.

I'll wait until it breaks the resistance
and make a big sum!

Hey.

An investor contacted us,
saying they want to be our partner.

I'm planning to meet them this week.

Now, we get to choose.

Why do you think DeFi isn't worth
investing in right now?

IS DEFI A REAL NEW HOPE?

I'm not saying it's bad,

but DeFi is complicated
and requires you to learn a lot.

If you don't know enough about it,

you could easily lose all your money.

And it's not certified yet in Thailand?

Since it is a decentralized
financial system.

Simply put, it's like
you walk into a bank.

The system puts every function in place.

You deposit and withdraw all by yourself.

No staff to help you.

And one day, if the bank owner
shuts it down,

what would you do?

- I'd like to add to that.
- Please.

Within this system,
if they want to scam you,

there's no law to punish them.

Do you know why?

- It's an ill*gal bank.
- Wait.

You misunderstood.

So, I must inform you that

we've developed Bitbull to...

one,

making trading easy
and convenient for investors.

Two, we have a backend team
monitoring everything.

Three, the laws certify it through fee.

And truly, it's not too costly.

It's cheaper than the gas fee in DeFi.

- But at the same time...
- Yes.

...you never know what
an exchange market like Bitbull

does with your coins or money.

Are you saying that
if one invests in a centralized exchange,

one day, those assets might disappear?

I'm not saying that it'll happen.

- But there's a case in a foreign country.
- Yes.

A wallet of an exchange market was hacked

and they deactivated
transaction functionality.

In the end, that exchange market
shut themselves down.

It was revealed later that
it was the owner who did it.

Mr. Joe seems like
he wants to say something.

Let me put it this way.

I'm not just an influencer.

I invested so much in Bitbull.

Over ten million.

And I'm not afraid of losing my money.

Do you know why?

Because it is insured for up to billions.

I guess you didn't know that.

Right? Because if you knew...

- We're in the process of doing that.
- Okay.

Have you done that or not?

So, it's not currently insured.

It's better than nothing.

What protects users on DeFi?

Are you having Ares, the god,
protecting us?

We're talking about a god now.

There's one more thing
that might put you at a disadvantage.

If Bitcoins on your Bitbull platform

was taken to be lent
on a random DeFi platform

and it creates losses. What would you do?

- Who's accountable?
- Okay.

That's why I always say,

You need to keep your coin in your wallet.

Both sides have a pretty credible view.

The argument is quite heated as well.

After the break,
we'll go in-depth on this subject.

I watched the program.

You were too dramatic.

Do your research better next time.

I told you they're not
to be underestimated.

I called you in today

because I'm assigning you
another critical job.

This will dictate whether you
become Bitbull's ambassador or not.

What do you want me to do?

Once we announce our ICO,

you'll gather every group of investors
you can reach

to raise as much funds as possible
for our Bull Coin.

This is to be the biggest
phenomenon in years.

Of course.

I'll make it happen.

Aside from the title,

you'll receive 20 percent
of the fund raised.

Would that make you happy?

I've never been happier.